Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaiian Airlines Is Taking Off As Travel Restrictions Ease
After bleeding more than $4 million per day during the pandemic, the state’s dominant air carrier and linchpin of the tourism industry forecast a positive cash flow by summer.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022
Why More Apartment Buildings May Not Be The Answer To Oahu’s High Housing Costs
A Canadian asset management company is stepping into a void with more than 1,000 apartments built or planned for Honolulu. But it’s tough to make it pencil out.
Jason Armstrong/Civil Beat/2018
Hawaii Consumer Advocate Opposes Bioenergy Power Plant On Big Island
Critics say there are too many outstanding questions for the Public Utilities Commission to approve the Hu Honua project.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Here’s Why These ‘Aggressive’ Cosmetic Merchants Are Under Investigation In Hawaii
Residents and tourists alike complain about high-pressure salespeople who hawk expensive skin care products in Lahaina.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Tourism Is Rebounding But Japan Remains A Barrier
Japan, which is Hawaii’s third-largest market, has eased most restrictions on travel, raising hopes a significant return of tourists may be near.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Judge Dismisses Vaccine Mandate Suit
A federal judge said Hawaiian Airlines employees challenging the company’s vaccine requirement could sue again after the EEOC has made a final determination.
Office of the Governor
Ige Appoints Utilities Lawyer To Public Utilities Commission
Naomi Kuwaye’s experience includes representing a $16 billion energy company in a major case before the commission she will oversee if confirmed.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022
Lawmaker Calls For Investigations Of State Ag Park Program
Rep. John Mizuno says the experience of a farm couple raises questions about whether the Department of Agriculture is adequately managing parks meant for small producers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Sterling Higa: The Promise And Peril Of Remote Work
With the pandemic seemingly receding, what is the future of work in Hawaii?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Economy Is Rebounding Faster Than Expected
Mainland visitor arrivals in 2021 came close to meeting Hawaii’s banner year in 2019, when the state hosted more than 10 million visitors.