HALEIWA (HawaiiNewsNow) – Haleiwa is known for its small town vibe and charming local shops, but the cost of operating has gotten so high that some worry locals are being pushed out and the beloved community will turn into another Waikiki.
Shop owners are bracing for a rent hike that could put some out of business, but they hope their powerful landowner will help.
Kamehameha Schools owns a majority of the commercial land on Oahu’s North Shore and recently renegotiated its ground leases with shopping center owners in Haleiwa, who set rental rates for tenants…