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Lava zones insurance measure is gutted by state Senate committee
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (824+ words) The state Senate's Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection voted unanimously Tuesday to heavily amend a bill originally meant to help pay for property insurance for Puna and Ka'u residents living in high-risk lava zones. In its original form, the…...
A climate ‘shock’ is eroding some home values. New data shows how much
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1596+ words) A for-sale sign is displayed on a roadside in October, in Lafitte, La., where high insurance costs have driven residents to sell. Changes in the insurance market have started to affect home prices in the most disaster-prone areas, new research…...
New OHA program fills gaps for homebuyers
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (1089+ words) Dane Fujiwara, left, and his family attended the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. The musician and Kamehameha Schools teacher utilized OHA's AHO program to help purchase their new home. For thousands of Native Hawaiians, the dream of owning a home…...
Hawaiian Electric using drones for aerial inspections
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (331+ words) Hawaiian Electric has contracted with Osmose to conduct the drone inspections, alongside the company's own staff. Inspections typically will be conducted between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mondays through ... Hawaiian Electric using drones for aerial inspections Hawaiian Electric has contracted with Osmose to conduct…...