building permits

Blaine Bautista, a candidate for Hawaiʻi County Council Member District 2, proposes addressing the cesspool issue by linking mandatory upgrades to building permits for major renovations or additions, aiming to avoid burdens on other homeowners.

Students and teachers at a primary school in the Israeli-occupied West Bank protested on July 15 against its expected demolition by Israeli forces. Israel has destroyed thousands of Palestinian-owned homes and infrastructure, citing lack of building permits, actions condemned by human rights organisations and the international community.

Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian home in the eastern area of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, displacing two families, including children and elderly residents. The demolition was carried out using heavy machinery, with Israeli soldiers guarding the site, and was justified by the absence of Israeli-issued building permits.

Honolulu building permits are processing faster for homes and slower for businesses. The city plans to expand AI software use after it showed promise in prescreening applications.