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Hawaii’s most populous island will now limit short-term rentals in a big way
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Oahu, Hawaii’s third-biggest island, will now place additional restrictions on the place Airbnb, Vrbo and different short-term rental properties could be situated all through Honolulu and the island.
In a transfer that has roiled landlords and different short-term rental operators, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi — whose workplace pushed for the invoice’s introduction to town council — has signed a invoice that may place vital limitations not solely on the place Airbnbs and Vrbos could be situated, however for the size of short-term leases in massive swaths of the island.
“We may really feel the outcry from our communities throughout the island on what had gone on with unlawful trip leases,” Blangiardi stated in a press convention Tuesday. “[This] is to carry again our neighborhoods, the place folks develop up, the place households are raised and never have them be mini-hotels, however be the neighborhoods they had been designed to be, a supply of nice pleasure for all of us who’ve raised households right here in Oahu.”
The invoice would require leases in most elements of Oahu to have a minimal keep of 90 days, in line with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Shorter stays, with a minimal of 30 days, are solely allowed in properties situated in areas with resort zoning — specifically in Koolina, Kuilima, Makaha and elements of Waikiki.
As reported by Hawaii Information Now, the laws handed by way of town council earlier this month with near-total unanimity — a vote of 8-1. Just one councilmember, Andria Tupola, voted no. Tupola, whose district lies within the western facet of the island, expressed issues that previous regulation of unlawful rental properties has already failed, Hawaii Information Now says.
She additionally expressed concern over a possible battle of curiosity after Honolulu’s allowing division head recused himself from engaged on this laws. Honolulu Division of Planning and Allowing Director Dean Uchida’s spouse, Pleasure Uchida, is employed by a agency that owns quite a few condo-hotel properties in Waikiki and may benefit from this laws.
Honolulu Civil Beat stories that the invoice, which might take impact in 180 days, would place new restrictions on short-term leases, corresponding to requiring a parking spot for any rooms rented in residential areas and prohibiting illicit operators from promoting these properties.
Proponents for the laws have famous that unfettered short-term leases, particularly within the pandemic, have contributed to skyrocketing rents throughout Honolulu, the place rental web site Zumper says the price of a one-bedroom is $1,600, and throughout the island. Additionally they notice that vacationers have overrun residential areas, says Civil Beat, the place they beforehand spent a majority of their time in Waikiki and different neighboring areas. Resort operators are additionally in help of the invoice.
However the debate main as much as Blangiardi’s signing has been tense — with short-term rental hosts and companies contesting the invoice on grounds that it harms property house owners and privileges resorts. The World Surf League additionally expressed opposition to the invoice, arguing that the invoice may pose a roadblock on all surf occasions held by the league in Hawaii.
In a letter submitted to town council and shared with SFGATE, Airbnb expressed concern that the invoice’s “implementation can be impermissible by state regulation” and will make it tougher for “essential use instances” on the platform, corresponding to first responders and catastrophe staff.
Nonetheless, residents stay adamant that the invoice may help within the ongoing housing disaster throughout Hawaii.
“Any financial advantages of opening up our residential areas to tourism are far outweighed by the detrimental impacts on our neighborhoods and native residents,” resident Thomas Cestare advised Hawaii Information Now.
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UCLA vs. Hawaii: Live updates, start time, how to watch and betting odds
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From NCAA Division III to the Big Ten: The unlikely rise of UCLA’s Luke Schuermann
UCLA defensive lineman Luke Schuermann takes part in a drill earlier this month during fall training camp.
(Isabella Serafini / UCLA Athletics)
Luke Schuermann often gets “the look” whenever he mentions his last football stop. It can be a quizzical expression or a blank stare based on the level of knowledge of the words just spoken.
Johns Hopkins? Wait, give me a second. Oh, you mean the school known for producing renowned journalists, doctors and scientists?
That’s right. That one. Among its most famous alumni are CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, former President Woodrow Wilson and film director Wes Craven.
Something the Baltimore-based private research institution is not known for is its football program. Its first team, in 1882, had to play as the Clifton Athletic Club because of the school’s contempt for the emerging sport. For its first 13 seasons, students served as coaches.
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Kusch chosen to succeed Rep. Nakashima – West Hawaii Today
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HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Friday announced the appointment of Matthias Kusch to fill the House District seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Mark Nakashima, who was unopposed in the recent primary election.
Kusch was among three candidates sent to the governor by the state Democratic Party, in accordance with state law. The other two were former state lawmaker Dwight Takamine and Kristen Alice Apruzzese, director of community relations for Hope Services.
Kusch is a retired Hawaii Fire Department Battalion Chief, a coffee and citrus farmer, affordable housing advocate, president of Hilo Bayfront Trails, Windward Planning Commission member and maintains a variety of other business and volunteer ventures.
In a press release, Green extended “a special appreciation” to Takamine for his “extensive history of service and his willingness to serve once more. We are considering asking him to serve in a different and perhaps more fitting role.”
After interviewing all three candidates, the governor selected Kusch given his experience as a firefighter and the state’s need to have someone with that experience and voice in the Legislature, according to the press release.
Kusch will represent House District 1 (Hamakua and a portion of Hilo, Kaumana).
“I am grateful to Governor Green for appointing me to this seat and will do my utmost to uphold the values and deep respect that the late Rep. Nakashima brought to our district,” Kusch said in the release. “As a former PTA and SCC president of EB deSilva Elementary School in Hilo, our team worked closely with Rep. Nakashima and Sen. (Lorraine) Inouye in their successful effort to secure nearly $3 million for classroom and related improvements and design.
“I have served my community during my career, and this is the next step to continue that service, on a larger canvas.”
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PODCAST: The story behind Hawaii’s beloved morning reporter Casey Lund
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii News Now’s very own Casey Lund joins Guy Hagi on this week’s episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi.”
The Idaho native explains his journey to Hawaii and how he handled adapting to the Hawaiian culture.
Plus, we find out the real reason why Casey didn’t fly with the Blue Angels and why Guy had to take his place.
Also included: a never-before-seen skit that Casey and Steve Uyehara made for the Blue Angels episode.
Each episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi” features a local celebrity or personality joining Guy for a drive in the HNN weather vehicle.
Listen to the fourth episode below, watch the video podcast or get the episode wherever you get your podcasts.
You can also watch “Upfront with Guy Hagi” on YouTube by clicking here.
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