According to Jeff Darrow at the Hawaii County Planning Commission, the Special Management Area (SMA) Permit request for the downtown Hilo KTA Market was approved at yesterday's Planning Commission meeting.

This means that KTA can move forward with the demolition and remodel on the corner of Keawe and Mamo streets. 

We're still not sure why the Tribune Herald continues to state that the building slated for demo is only 7,700 sq. ft., when Public Record data shows (and assesses) it as 13,918 sq. ft., (especially confusing since we identified their first error to the TH Editor..and coupled with the fact that Tribune Herald has confirmed that their staff read the ITP blog). No worries, if you need accurate information regarding real estate or related subjects, please contact Island Trust Properties --- we are experts who won't guess or just take someone's word for it, we'll provide the facts!