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LĪHU‘E - March 31, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week to mark the beginning of construction of the Rice Camp Senior Housing, phase one, an affordable rental complex for seniors in Līhu‘e.

Washington, D.C. - March 6, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01) today voted in favor of H.R. 3370, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, which seeks to address unaffordable flood insurance rate hikes by rolling back the sudden increases in premiums and providing stability for homeowners looking to sell their homes

KAIĀKEA - February 13, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Green Building Council recently announced that the County of Kaua‘i achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification for the Kaiākea fire station. The certification falls under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Rating System.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 13, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- In January, the Hawai’i Public Utilities Commission (PUC) posted a report titled Evaluation of Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Policy and Procurement. This report was funded under a National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC) grant, for which the PUC retained Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. (E3) to develop a methodology and compare the economics of different renewable procurement options

WAILUKU, - January 28, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Imi Ikena Housing Partners LLC and EAH Housing welcomes residents, partners and elected officials for the grand opening of the newest workforce housing community in Wailuku. The community is a result of a tireless effort to create rental housing affordable to low income families. Imi Ikena is located at 511 Imi Place.

LĪHU‘E - January 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- County officials would like to remind Kaua‘i property owners that the second installment of real property taxes for the 2013-2014 tax year is due on Feb.

Washington, D.C. - December 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, led a bipartisan group of colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission, expressing their concern that the Department of Defense will reportedly recommend reducing the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for our troops.

HANAPEPE - December 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A two-story commercial building located on Awawa Road in Hanapepe sustained major damage from a fire this morning. No one was in the building at the time. No injuries were reported

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- By voice vote, the House adopted an amendment proposed by U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01) to a controversial bill that would expand drilling and energy development on public lands

LĪHU‘E - October 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- County officials are encouraging eligible property owners to apply for the new home preservation program, which would limit their real property taxes to three percent of their gross income or $500 whichever is higher

LĪHU'E - August 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Another project that’s part of the Līhu'e Civic Center master plan is set to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 13, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 30.

LĪHU‘E - July 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- County officials would like to remind Kaua‘i property owners that the first installment of real property taxes for the 2013-2014 tax year are due on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced that Hawaii will be receiving more than $2 million in grant awards from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help homeless and at-risk veterans.

LĪHU'E - May 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- County officials announced today that four affordable properties are now available for sale to income-qualified, first-time homebuyers through the Homebuyer Loan Program. To be eligible, applicants must be on the county’s Affordable Housing Wait List.

LĪHU‘E - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Kaua‘i Planning Commission today affirmed the March 28, 2013 order of Hearings Officer Richard Nakamura to revoke permits held by Coco Palms Ventures LLC’s to rebuild the property which was damaged in 1992 during Hurricane Iniki. The permits include: Special Management Area Use Permit SMA (U)-2005-1; Project Development Use Permit (PD)-U-2005-4; Use Permits U-2005-6; Variance Permit V-2005-1 and Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2005-5