Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
West Maui Businesses May Soon Be Able To Tap Into A New $25 Million Grant Program
The program would distribute grants of $10,000 to $20,000 as a lifeline to struggling Lahaina business owners.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Economic Shocks From Wildfires Reverberate Across Maui
Local businesses struggle to cope as visitor spending drops $15 million per day, economists say.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Hawaiian Electric Shares Soar After It Deflects Blame For Lahaina Fires
The utility’s timeline of events sought to shift attention to actions taken by Maui County on the day of the fire.
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Maui Wildfire Burns Down Barriers To Prefab Home Building
Reversing tradition, Hawaii’s most powerful trade union is backing the idea to allow modular homes in Hawaii.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Lahaina Fires Leave Businesses And Livelihoods In Ruins
The Maui tourist hub hosted nearly 1,000 business establishments, most of which were burned to the ground.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
‘Affordable Housing’ Projects In Hawaii Are Unaffordable To Many
State and county policies aimed at increasing Hawaii’s housing stock can have the unintended consequence of pushing out lower-income residents.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Is Hu Honua’s Energy Future Tied To Hydrogen?
Newly reissued county permits and the mayor’s recent remarks have left Big Island community members wondering what’s next.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Death Of Hawaii Tech Agency Funding Is A Blow For Diversification
Gov. Josh Green stopped senators from axing a tech agency board member; now small businesses must pay the price.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Film Lab Shows Young Directors A Path To Success
A film collective is trying to address concerns that there aren’t enough local people playing key roles in motion picture productions.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Russell Ruderman: Invest In The Things Hawaii Actually Needs
Food, education, housing and health care should take priority over projects that are eye-catching but unnecessary.