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.
47-unit workforce housing project for educators opens in Lahaina
The $20 million project, developed by Dowling Co. in partnership with the state Department of Education, offers affordable rental units for public school teachers and staff.
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…
