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.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022
More Housing In Honolulu Means More Density. Are Monster Homes The Only Way?
As single-family neighborhoods rebel against apartment-like houses, developers are coming up with creative alternatives.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022
‘Our Fish Are Dying’: This Hawaii Couple’s Experience With State Ag Land Management Has Been Terrible
Simeon and Katherine Rojas have sued the state and an agriculture park manager for negligence, raising questions about Hawaii’s management of ag lands.
Lauren Teruya/Civil Beat/2022
Native Hawaiian Entrepreneurs Get A Boost From E-Commerce Giant Shopify
The Hawaii Rising program taps into a growing trend of small businesses seeking ways to thrive online and reach buyers across the globe amid the pandemic.