Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2021
The Surge Of Federal Funding To Hawaii For Broadband Continues With A New $149M Grant
The top priority is to provide service to residents in unserved or underserved areas, and the state plans to generate a list by December of the properties that will benefit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.