Jack Roden
Each winter, Maui becomes one of the most important whale habitats on the planet as North Pacific humpback whales migrate thousands of miles to Hawaiʻi’s warm waters to mate, calve, and nurse their young. February marks the height of this migration, and with it comes one of …
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Resolution 25-230 Advances Proposed H-3 and H-4 Hotel Zones. Maui County is considering a proposal to establish two new hotel zoning districts, H-3 and H-4, intended to address how certain lawfully existing transient vacation rentals (TVRs) located in Apartment-zoned properties may be treated if a future phase-out …
View MoreEarlier today, the Maui County Council passed Bill 9, one of the most consequential and closely watched housing-related ordinances in recent Maui history. The bill has been debated …
Jack Roden - September 2024
This month, we’re beginning to see the first sales of fire-damaged parcels in Lahaina, marking a new and complicated phase of recovery. Roughly 20 properties have changed hands so far, many through quiet transfers within families or among longtime residents who understand the unique …
View MoreJack Roden - August 2024
It has now been a year since the devastating Lahaina fire, and signs of rebuilding are beginning to emerge, albeit slowly. While over 100 permits are in various stages of review, only a handful of homes have actually started construction. Many families remain displaced, …
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