Courtesy: Larry Geller/2021
Ige Extends Emergency SNAP Benefits Through July
The governor has signed a second emergency proclamation, extending the provision of federally increased allowances under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Small Farmers Are Finding Innovative Ways To Get Their Food To Market
Considering all the hurdles within the food supply chain in Hawaii, some agricultural advocates say concepts like food hubs can help boost production and profit.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
How Fast Can Government Agencies Turn The Legislature’s $1 Billion Into New Housing?
Lawmakers just appropriated approximately $1 billion to help build homes for residents. Now it’s up to the executive branch to make things happen.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Big Island Residents Sue Mayor And Public Works Director Over Waipio Road Closure
The complaint says Mayor Mitch Roth relied on a flawed engineering report that exaggerated the risks of falling rocks to pedestrians and motorists.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Tourism Plan Focuses On Marketing, Not Management
The Hawaii Tourism Authority’s $35 million tourism marketing and management contract will guide how the state presents itself to U.S. travelers.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022
Why Businesses Are Passing Their Rising Costs On To Consumers
The price of groceries rose almost 12% in March compared with the same month a year ago, while gasoline prices increased almost 40%.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Pacific University’s Bold Financial Moves Seem To Be Paying Off
The private university is emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever with rising enrollments and new programs.
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Waipio Valley Road Closure Prompts Community Organizing, Legal Action
The road closure, which took many by surprise, has provoked emotional divisions among diverse groups of people who use the valley.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2022
Maui Needs To Do ‘Something Extraordinary’ To Diversify Its Economy. But What?
Maui has been trying to diversify its economy for decades. But in 2019, half of all employees relied on the visitor industry.
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The City And State Have Thousands Of Jobs Open. But Can They Find Enough Workers?
Hawaii governments are flush with cash coming out of the pandemic and hope to fill open positions as well as create new ones.