Hawaiian Homes Leases Return to Hilo | Honolulu News

Hawaiian Home Lands drops 400 new lots near Hilo — the first in 20 years — as part of a bold push to fulfill a century-old promise to Native Hawaiians. With 200 leases going out this Saturday and 200 more next month, families like Britney Kalua are thrilled to finally stay rooted on their ancestral land. Meanwhile, over 800 more leases are coming to Oahu, plus the first high-rise, Ke Ola Hou, with 278 units. The department aims for 3,000 leases this year — a major leap — though 29,000 remain on the waiting list. This isn’t just about land — it’s about stopping the exodus and keeping Hawaiian culture alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90784c8906ca0654