Kalani Fronda (far right), DHHL’s Acting Land Development Division Administrator with the Riley family in front of their new home.
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands – alongside Dowling Company, Inc. – handed over the keys to Maui’s newest homestead on July 18. The Riley family is the first to settle in to their new home at Pu’uhona in Waikapū. The move-in marks a major milestone for the department as its first Act 279 project and the Valley Isle’s first turnkey development in 17 years.
HIDOE breaks ground on development aimed at stabilizing Lahaina’s educator workforce
HIDOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi, HIDOE Complex Area Superintendent Rebecca Winkie, and the Principals and Staff of Lahaina area schools at the May 29, 2025 blessing. LAHAINA — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) and Maui leaders broke ground on a new $20 million educator workforce development housing project. Maui-based Dowling Co. will start construction on…
Homes in Pu‘uhona Phase 2 Awarded
Beneficiaries celebrate their award at the April 5 Pu‘uhona Phase 2 Lot Selection. On Saturday, April 5, 2025, nearly 300 beneficiaries and their ʻohana eagerly awaited the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ (DHHL) Puʻuhona Phase 2 lot selection where 91 turnkey homes were awarded for Maui’s newest homestead community in Waikapū. “Every day we strive…
