NĀ’ĀLEHU AND PĀHALA LIBRARIES ARE INVITING THE PUBLIC TO RESEARCH FAMILY HISTORY. October is Family History Month and Hawai'i's public libraries invite people to trace 'ohana lineage and "uncover stories of your ancestors using a variety of tools at your local library, in person and online." Use the Ancestry Library Edition on a public-access computer or on a device connected to the library's Wi-Fi.An internet connection and a library card are all that's needed to access HeritageQuest, a collection of American genealogical sources (primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more) from the 1700s on. In these HSPLS YouTube videos, Hawaiʻi librarians show the use of genealogy resources specific to Hawaiʻi
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NEW IN-HOUSE BUILDING PERMITS FOR DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS were announced this week by DHHL Director Kali Watson. He said the program "not only accelerates our ability to construct houses but significantly changes the pace at which we cat our beneficiaries off our waitlists and into homes." Watson said, "This is an exciting time for the program, and we remain committed to finding innovative solutions to move the department forward." See the DHHL plan specific to Kaʻū at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2iG0BA3x9I
A statement from DHHL says the "new approach is set to streamline the building permit process and
will enable the department to advance on the development of more than 20 homestead projects statewide."
"The pilot will involve the same process, and much of the same work the counties would perform when processing building permits," said Timothy Hiu, DHHL program specialist. "By granting the department with the ability to process these permits independently, we relieve the counties of this burden, fast-tracking DHHL's ability to expedite services to its beneficiaries."
The first demonstration project using the inhouse permitting is on O'ahu. Located on DHHL's landholdings in Kalaeloa, the Yorktown transitional housing project includes 18 studio units, a shared laundry room and an office space. DHHL states that it aims " to offer a safe and affordable housing solution for houseless individuals on DHHL's residential waitlist. To qualify for the project, residents must be below 80-percent of the area median income as specified in the requirements of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA)."
Cynthia Rezentes, DHHL's NAHASDA Government Relations Program assistant manager, said, "This is a way in which we can help our beneficiaries, mainstream them, and get them into better living situations through the utilization of funds from the federal government,"
Prior to the property's conversion, the former quarters for visiting U.S. Navy officers remained primarily unoccupied for many years. Renovations are underway with completion in the next six months preceding another three months for the parking lot and photovoltaic system. Project costs stand at nearly $6.3 million. Move-ins are projected for late-2025.
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| DHHL Director Kali Watson signs the first in-house building permits under a new program that the agency says will speed up housing for native Hawaiians. |
will enable the department to advance on the development of more than 20 homestead projects statewide."
"The pilot will involve the same process, and much of the same work the counties would perform when processing building permits," said Timothy Hiu, DHHL program specialist. "By granting the department with the ability to process these permits independently, we relieve the counties of this burden, fast-tracking DHHL's ability to expedite services to its beneficiaries."
The first demonstration project using the inhouse permitting is on O'ahu. Located on DHHL's landholdings in Kalaeloa, the Yorktown transitional housing project includes 18 studio units, a shared laundry room and an office space. DHHL states that it aims " to offer a safe and affordable housing solution for houseless individuals on DHHL's residential waitlist. To qualify for the project, residents must be below 80-percent of the area median income as specified in the requirements of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA)."
Cynthia Rezentes, DHHL's NAHASDA Government Relations Program assistant manager, said, "This is a way in which we can help our beneficiaries, mainstream them, and get them into better living situations through the utilization of funds from the federal government,"
Prior to the property's conversion, the former quarters for visiting U.S. Navy officers remained primarily unoccupied for many years. Renovations are underway with completion in the next six months preceding another three months for the parking lot and photovoltaic system. Project costs stand at nearly $6.3 million. Move-ins are projected for late-2025.
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KAʻŪ BEAT LAUPAHOEHOE IN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL on Monday, 25-5, 25-7 and 25-12. During
KAʻŪ BEAT LAUPAHOEHOE IN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL on Monday, 25-5, 25-7 and 25-12. During
IN JV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL, KAʻŪ PLAYED ST. JOSEPH'S. During the away game, St. Joe's took the win over the Trojans, 25-18 and 25-19.
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Shai Lopez-Castaneda to the right of Santa and his Pāhala Town Lighted Christmas Parade Committee. |
Lopez said there will be "lots of candies for each and everyone of the Keiki. Please come and join us at Pāhala Community Center after the parade as we will be serving light refreshments and a chance to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. We will have vendors on both nights and all events will be free to the community. Please come and enjoy with us as we start the Christmas season here in Pāhala Town."
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