
DHHL Tells Beneficiaries To Ditch Sandwich Isles Communications Service
The company says that encouraging homesteaders to go to other service providers has driven down revenues.

Hawaiian Electric Shareholders Overwhelmingly Supported Exec Pay Raises In 2023
The board didn’t consider wildfire mitigation in executive performance metrics.

Hawaiian Electric Execs Got Big Raises In 2023. They’re About To See How Shareholders Feel About It
A vote on compensation and reelection of board members is set for May 13.

Details Emerge On New Billion-Dollar Undersea Cable Project
The Pacific Connect Initiative will create new fiber links between Hawaii and other Pacific regions.

The Last Major Tax Bills Still Alive This Session Would Cut Income And Estate Taxes
It’s a tight budget year and lawmakers are being criticized for advancing a major reduction in the state inheritance tax that would only benefit Hawaii’s wealthiest families.

Who Will Pay For Maui Fire Property Damage? Look For A ‘Fund 2’
Hawaiian Electric Industries’ president and chief executive has said the company may look at “shareholder contributions” and new fees on customers to help cover claims.

Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Aggressive Cosmetic Vendors
A Honolulu law firm is pursuing claims on behalf of more than 150 people who say they were victimized by predatory skin care businesses.

Honolulu Mayor Signs Bill To Give Financial Relief To Businesses Hurt By Rail Construction
The city’s upcoming budgeting process will determine how much funding is available to dole out.

How Much Housing Should Be Allowed In Oahu’s Business Districts?
The City Council is considering a bill that would expand the number of mixed-use districts in Honolulu amid a worsening housing crisis.

Hawaii’s New $120M Undersea Cable Project Is A ‘Serious Poke’ To Shake Up The Market
The state will retain a 20% ownership interest in the interisland network, which will compete with Hawaiian Telcom.