Lahaina Businesses Hoping To Reopen Face Daunting Challenges
From unsafe water to uncertainty over future earnings, obstacles line the path of recovery for businesses in and around the burn zone
View ArticleUH Economists Give ‘Initial Take’ On Maui’s Long Road To Recovery
Housing and labor shortages are top concerns when the rebuilding phase begins.
View ArticleHawaii Mayors Discuss Housing Crisis At Native Hawaiian Convention
Mayor Richard Bissen says Maui is exploring options to convert short-term vacation rentals for tourists into long-term housing options for displaced locals.
View ArticleJapanese Travelers Are Steering Clear Of Hawaii
Once Hawaii's top international tourist market, Japanese visitors are staying away from the islands amid inflated prices and a weak yen
View ArticleAlaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines In $1.9 Billion Deal
The two airlines said the agreement would give consumers greater choice and set the foundation for growth.
View ArticleHawaii Economists See Slow Growth In 2024
Hawaii's economy will continue to grow despite challenges posed by the Maui wildfires and a continuing decline of travel from Japan.
View ArticleHawaii Economists To Lawmakers: Help Diversify Beyond Tourism
Growing Hawaii's economy is a critical issue that should not be ignored, notwithstanding the problems facing Maui, economists say.
View ArticleSolving Hawaii’s Housing Crisis: More Homes Per Lot?
Housing is shaping up to be a much-debated issue this coming legislative session with ideas focusing on increasing urban density.
View ArticleHonolulu Businesses Hurt By Rail Construction Could Get Relief But Hurdles...
The City Council approved an effort to jump-start an existing fund, but it's unclear where the money will come from.
View ArticleHawaii’s New $120M Undersea Cable Project Is A ‘Serious Poke’ To Shake Up The...
The state will retain a 20% ownership interest in the interisland network, which will compete with Hawaiian Telcom.
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