Editorial: Brace Big Isle STR rules, enforcement

Nov 15, 2024

The Hawaii County Council is struggling with the proliferation of short-term rentals (STRs), which have taken residences off the market for locals and contributed to rising housing prices. Council Bill 121, tightening rules and turbo-charging enforcement, has been seen as a solution — but unfortunately, the county has been tussling over the bill now since November 2022.