The Maui County Council spent seven hours of a public hearing behind closed doors Wednesday discussing the legalities—and likely legal defense—of a proposal to convert 6, 100 short-term vacation ...

Maui County Council members heard another full day of testimony Wednesday for and against a proposal to convert 6, 100 vacation rentals in Maui “apartment districts ” into long-term housing, but ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. The meeting adjourned until June 18 when Council members ...

Talbot County’s proposed Bill 1622 would dramatically overhaul the county’s short-term rental licensing and zoning rules. Supporters claim it will “improve compliance and administration” and protect ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. The units represent less than half of Maui’s estimated ...