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Tourists Are Solidly Back In Hawaii. And That’s Keeping The Economy Rolling Along David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Tourists Are Solidly Back In Hawaii. And That’s Keeping The Economy Rolling Along

In a new report, economists say Hawaii's visitor industry will help prevent a recession in the isles.

Hawaii Residents Are Struggling Even More With High Interest Rates. But Good News May Be Looming David Croxford/CivilBeat/2022

Hawaii Residents Are Struggling Even More With High Interest Rates. But Good News May Be Looming

Many people and small businesses racked up debt during the pandemic and are "in catch-up mode," according to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

Condo Management Giant’s License Is Reactivated By Hawaii Regulators Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Condo Management Giant’s License Is Reactivated By Hawaii Regulators

The lapse highlighted complaints about the imbalance of power between condominium owners and the property managers.

UFC In Hawaii? Lawmakers Hope To Attract More MMA Events Cory Lum/Civil Beat

UFC In Hawaii? Lawmakers Hope To Attract More MMA Events

The measure is on its way to a final vote in the House.

Hawaii Senate Budget Committee Embraces Tax Breaks For Working Families David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Senate Budget Committee Embraces Tax Breaks For Working Families

The draft budget proposal includes many of Gov. Josh Green's proposals, including enhanced tax credits.

Why 2 Of Hawaii’s Best-Known Brands Are Battling In Court Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022

Why 2 Of Hawaii’s Best-Known Brands Are Battling In Court

Hawaiian Host won a first round in arbitration. But it is pressing forward with a lawsuit in state court against First Hawaiian Bank.

Henry Curtis Has Been A ‘Thorn In The Side’ Of Developers And Power Company Execs For 30 Years David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Henry Curtis Has Been A ‘Thorn In The Side’ Of Developers And Power Company Execs For 30 Years

The longtime Life of the Land leader reflects on decades of pushing his clean energy and environmental justice agenda.

Matson Commits Another $5 million For Food Banks In Hawaii, Guam and Alaska Courtesy: Matson

Matson Commits Another $5 million For Food Banks In Hawaii, Guam and Alaska

Lower shipping costs have freed up funds for more food supplies, Hawaii Foodbank said.

Hawaii Families Are On The Edge Of A ‘Hunger Cliff’ Now That Extra Foods Stamps Are Gone Big Island Hunger/2018

Hawaii Families Are On The Edge Of A ‘Hunger Cliff’ Now That Extra Foods Stamps Are Gone

Nearly half of Hawaii recipients of food support are employed but the end of additional federal assistance is going to sting.

Hawaii’s Budget May Be Smaller Than Expected This Year, Council Says David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii’s Budget May Be Smaller Than Expected This Year, Council Says

The Council on Revenues lowered its forecast for how much tax revenue it anticipates the government will collect.