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Rezoning decision about land for controversial Waikōloa Village development postponed until 2027

Big Island Now·Oct 22, 2026 · 6:00 AM CT
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The Hawaiʻi County Council postponed until July 2027 a rezoning bill for a Waikōloa Village project with 400 apartments and 300 single-family homes. Council members cited the island's housing need but said the impact of growth must be weighed carefully.

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