Kamaʻāina

You know, this next category is opportunity and affordability, which is an important one, as many families across Hawaii are working hard to make ends meet while planning for their future.

As the cost of living continues to shape everyday decisions, Kama'aina are looking for ways to create more opportunity and affordability for local communities.

A recent community survey conducted by the Native Hawaiian Research Kui, Imi Pono, found that about half of residents feel Hawaii's economy benefits most people only a little or not at all.

So going on that, I'm going to start with you, Kawila.

Do I support building housing at Kaka'ako Makai? I support building housing, period.

Building affordable housing for Kanaka, for Kama'aina, Namalihi Niapau, building affordable housing is never a question for me.

What the real question is, is why, after so long, has there been no momentum, no motion taken? My personal relationship with this issue is longstanding.

When the first discussions of settlement arose, I voiced my opinion.

Well, you've been here for 40 years, so you're Hawaiian, right? So...

[laughs] Kama'aina is the cra- The, and, and this is serious because, uh, real Hawaiians take, take that very seriously.

No, I'm not joking.

I, I understand.

It's open 9-4 on weekends and 1-4 on weekdays.

Admission is $12 Monday through Thursday and $15 Friday through Sunday, with Kama'aina and military discounts, and kids under 2 getting free.

You don't need a reservation, but parking fills up on weekends, so go early and bring cash because cards come with a 3.5% fee.

If you're staying on the west side of the island, Alun Farms is doing its pumpkin patch October 17th and 18th and again the 24th and 25th at a new location at their Country Market in Waipahu.