The Grassroot Institute discussed the affordability crisis in Hawaii, noting that Honolulu serves as the county seat.

The entities involved

• Grassroot Institute →

  public policy think tank

  Nothing else this week.

• Hawaii →

  state of the United States of America

  • El Niño drives heat waves and drought risk, with Pacific Ocean conditions affecting global weather patterns across regions including California, Colorado, and the Indian Ocean.Mon 15:20
  • Hurricanes Nolo and Polo approach Hawaii's Pacific Coast, prompting watches and county closures.Mon 07:56
• Honolulu →

  city in and county seat of Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, that is also the capital city of Hawaii

  • Maui, Kauai, and Honolulu counties reported significant drops in permits, while East Coast tourism showed domestic bright spots.Sat 15:08
  • Kauai County is experiencing service disruptions requiring residents to utilize Honolulu's online portal for essential services.Sat 15:08

Related events

• Brian Schatz discussed the housing crisis in Hawaii.Aug 31
• Research findings have been released to inform solutions for urban challenges in Honolulu.Sep 4
• High cost of living in Hawaii is driving up required salaries.Sep 1
• Brian Schatz and Ed Case were involved in policy issues concerning urban Honolulu during his tenure, as of July 29, 2026.Jul 30
• Housing affordability issues are emerging across multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, and Hawaii, linked to the influence of Donald Trump's policies.Jun 26