Another controversial kauhale project is under construction, this one in Waimānalo, stirring fear and suspicion among some of the Native Hawaiian residents affected by it.
Gov. Josh Green’s signature initiative in office has been championing a string of speedy, pop-up construction projects to house the homeless. He is propelling this work forward through his unprecedented use of executive orders that bypass ordinary financial controls and land-use regulation.
Civil Beat reporting into Green’s program has uncovered multiple problems, including questionable spending, allegations of construction violations and $21,000-a-month utility bills. In April, the state auditor issued an urgent warning that the program was riddled with accounting flaws…