Turtle Bay acquisition approved

In a symbolic commitment, the state House and Senate yesterday voted to approve a bill that would authorize the state to acquire the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore.

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Oahu shoreline setback proposal could affect entire state

A proposal to increase the shoreline setback to 750 feet for Oahu's entire windward North Shore has passed the Senate and could open debate about increasing shoreline setbacks for oceanfront property across Hawaii.

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