Hawaii Business News - Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/category/business/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:23:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Executives Hope A New Fee Can Save Downtown Honolulu https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/executives-hope-new-fee-save-downtown/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1691416

A new generation of business people want a "vibrant downtown."

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A new generation of business people want a "vibrant downtown."

]]> Trump Tariffs, Immigration Crackdown Could Increase Hawaiʻi Inflation https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/will-trumps-tariffs-immigration-crackdown-increase-hawai%ca%bbi-inflation/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1689894

A University of Hawaiʻi economist says if the president-elect makes good on his promises it could affect everything from tourism to real estate.

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A University of Hawaiʻi economist says if the president-elect makes good on his promises it could affect everything from tourism to real estate.

]]> Broadband Coming To More Hawaiian Homes Via Surge In Federal Funding https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/broadband-coming-to-more-hawaiian-homes-via-surge-in-federal-funding/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:07:36 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1681539

Much of the latest tranche of $72 million will be used to provide or upgrade high-speed service in rural areas of Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Molokai.

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Much of the latest tranche of $72 million will be used to provide or upgrade high-speed service in rural areas of Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Molokai.

]]> Hawaiian Airlines Cuts Hawaii-Based Workers As Merger With Alaska Airlines Proceeds https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/hawaiian-airlines-cuts-hawaii-based-workers-as-merger-with-alaska-airlines-proceeds/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 02:35:50 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1678391

The airlines are expected to shed more Hawaii-based employees as they combine operations over the next year.

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The airlines are expected to shed more Hawaii-based employees as they combine operations over the next year.

]]> Federal Judge To Monitor Reforms At Honolulu Liquor Commission https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/federal-judge-to-monitor-reforms-at-the-honolulu-liquor-commission/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:25:31 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1676014

The City Council must still approve the settlement of a 2021 lawsuit alleging discrimination against a gay bar and newsletter.

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The City Council must still approve the settlement of a 2021 lawsuit alleging discrimination against a gay bar and newsletter.

]]> Illegal Pesticide Sales At Hawaii Daiso Stores Prompt Record Fine https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/illegal-pesticide-sales-hawaii-daiso-stores-record-fine/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:49:57 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1675923

The EPA, in one of the largest-ever federal settlements of its kind, also cited mislabeled cockroach and fly catchers.

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The EPA, in one of the largest-ever federal settlements of its kind, also cited mislabeled cockroach and fly catchers.

]]> American Water Is Targeted By A Cyberattack https://www.civilbeat.org/beat/american-water-is-targeted-by-a-cyberattack/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 01:24:08 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?post_type=beat&p=1675090

The New Jersey-based utility provides services to millions of people in 14 states, including Hawaii.

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The New Jersey-based utility provides services to millions of people in 14 states, including Hawaii.

]]> Insurance Companies Are Still Trying To Block The $4 Billion Maui Fire Settlement https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/insurance-companies-are-still-trying-to-block-the-4-billion-maui-fire-settlement/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1674445

The most recent report on the cause of the Lahaina wildfire added credence to the theory that Hawaiian Electric Co., Kamehameha Schools and others are responsible for the destruction and loss of life.

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The most recent report on the cause of the Lahaina wildfire added credence to the theory that Hawaiian Electric Co., Kamehameha Schools and others are responsible for the destruction and loss of life.

]]> Honolulu Bank Proxy War Heats Up On Bishop Street https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/honolulu-bank-proxy-war-heats-up-on-bishop-street/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1673436

Territorial Bancorp's CEO says bid by a former Bank of Hawaii CEO is not what it seems.

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Territorial Bancorp's CEO says bid by a former Bank of Hawaii CEO is not what it seems.

]]> Hawaiian Airlines Takeover: Acquisition By Alaska Will Mean Loss Of Some Non-Union Jobs https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/hawaiian-airlines-takeover-acquisition-by-alaska-will-mean-loss-of-some-non-union-jobs/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:45:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1672432

Union jobs including flight attendants, pilots and mechanics, will be protected.

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Union jobs including flight attendants, pilots and mechanics, will be protected.

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