Featured Article Archive for February, 2010

Oahu needs rail — for jobs, for family and for economy

February 12th, 2010

Idea first proposed almost 40 years ago; this may be last try

By Bob Nakata
Many of us have become concerned that the Honolulu rail project is grinding to a halt.

It is worth remembering why many of us wanted rail in the first place. It has been almost 40 years since rail was first proposed — a [...]

“When I was a stranger you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35)

In tough times, council aims for more affordable housing

January 14th, 2010

By CHRIS HAMILTON, Staff Writer
WAILUKU – Maui County Council members took a step Wednesday toward altering the county’s residential work force housing policy in an effort to coax more development of affordable housing – and any housing – in these troubled economic times.
And Public Services Committee Chairman Wayne Nishiki reiterated an earlier pledge that members [...]

FACE Maui testimony on Affordable Housing

The following is the testimony of Deacon Stan Franco, President of FACE Maui, at the meeting of the Maui County Public Services Committee on January 13, 2010.
Good morning Chair Nishiki and Members of the Public Service Committee:
My name is Stan Franco and I am the President of FACE MAUI. I am here to speak on [...]

FACE and ACORN

Recently there have been public allegations made about connections between FACE and ACORN. There are no formal connections between FACE and ACORN, and there never have been. ACORN, despite its troubles is a good organization that works on affordable housing and urban renewal in many states across the U.S. Hawaii isn’t one [...]

FACE the Housing Crisis Contest 2008 WINNERS

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Greg Field of Waiamanalo works at Alu Like, non-profit helping Native Hawaiian community with financial literacy & goal-setting. Former editor, Waiamanalo News. All 4 responses made the final round.
HOMELESSNESS: Imagine a musical game of chairs with too few chairs for the number of players. When the music stops some decent, hardworking people are without [...]