Within the past few weeks, thousands of people have picked up applications for 310 condos representing the moderately priced and government-subsidized portion of The Central Ala Moana project. Those units are reserved for residents earning up to 140 percent of Honolulu’s area median income (AMI). A lottery for this high-end “affordable” housing will put a tiny dent in ongoing demand.

Some 65,000 more units are needed by 2025 to meet statewide demand. And nearly three-quarters of the clamor for affordability is from households with an annual income of $75,000 or less — well below Honolulu’s AMI of $81,700 for a single person, $93,330 for a couple, and $116,660 for a family of four.

Aloha Stadium holds up under frenzied fans

Trusty, rusty Aloha Stadium has gotten pounded lately — and that’s a good thing. First came Bruno Mars’ three-night, sold-out concerts, bringing fans to foot-stomping frenzies. Then on Saturday, it was fans at the University of Hawaii football game — rooting the team on to the thrilling, come-from-behind win against UNLV, 35-28. It was a game to remember: freshman quarterback Chevan Cordeiro entering in the fourth quarter to throw three touchdown passes, in the final home game for seniors, and on a night that honored the late UH player Vince Manuwai.

The UH team now heads into Saturday’s game against San Diego State on a high — and bowl-game eligible. All in all, much to be thankful for.