Hawaii's Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has started work on new homestead lots on Oahu, good news for Native Hawaiian families who have waited years for land.

• Ground was broken on 24 lots spread across four residential communities on Oahu.
• Kapolei gets 16 of the lots and Waianae gets the other eight.
• Families on the homestead waiting list are the ones who stand to benefit.
• Homes still have to be built before anyone can move in, so awards come later.

Outlook: Construction is expected to start soon, with lots awarded to families once homes go up.