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This New Dairy Owner Says Local Cows Can Bring Down Hawaii’s Milk Prices
Under new ownership, Meadow Gold Dairies is trying to revive Hawaii’s dying dairy industry.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Widespread Power Outage Left Thousands Of Trout Dead At This Maui Farm
For some residents, last week’s still unexplained power outage was an inconvenience. For one farmer, it was devastating.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Hawaii Condo Fees Are Among Nation’s Highest. And They’re Squeezing The Middle Class
For many middle class home owners, maintenance fees can be almost as high as a mortgage.
Tom Hasslinger/Civil Beat/2020
Diversifying The Economy: Governor Contenders Would Boost Ag, Small Business
Vicky Cayetano wants a permanent 50% excise tax cut for small businesses, while Josh Green is proposing new government subsidies to support Hawaii agriculture.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Cost Of Living: Here’s How Top Democratic Candidates Say They Could Help
Josh Green and Vicky Cayetano offered up their top economic priorities for providing urgently needed relief to cash-strapped residents.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Group Wants Ideas On Diversifying Oahu’s Economy
The Oahu Economic Development Board will submit its final plan to federal officials overseeing grants to create jobs and diversify the economy.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Honolulu Council Approves The Return Of Outdoor Dining In Public Spaces
The two-year pilot program could lead to city approval of permanent outdoor dining.
Alicia Lou/Civil Beat/2022
Waimanalo Businesses Are Struggling To Survive Ongoing Road Work
Residents are steering clear of the congested Kalanianaole Highway while businesses suffer.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii May Not Be The Richest State, But It Is One Of The Happiest
The bad news: Hawaii has a large percentage of people living close to the edge. The good news: they tend to be happier here than their peers elsewhere.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Could Employer-Provided Rentals Help Solve Hawaii’s Housing Crisis?
While government and private employers in other locales are increasingly stepping up to build homes to address housing shortages, the idea has not caught on in Hawaii.