David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Businesses Hurt By Rail Construction Could Get Relief But Hurdles Remain
The City Council approved an effort to jump-start an existing fund, but it’s unclear where the money will come from.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2024
Turkish Coffee Or Universal Khaki? Another Honolulu Condo Dispute Goes To Court
The lawsuit alleges the condo board has resurrected old dispute to retaliate against owner.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Insurance Companies Want Their Money Back For Lahaina Fire Claims. They’re Going After HECO For It
Insurers have paid more than $1 billion in claims related to the Lahaina wildfires and want reimbursement from the utility.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Mississippi Publisher Looks To Buy Struggling Star-Advertiser And Other Hawaii Papers
Media mogul David Black, who merged Honolulu’s two daily newspapers, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada.
Danny De Gracia: The Truth About Why We Depend On Tourism In Hawaii
Hawaii’s regulatory framework is stacked against the mom-and-pop businesses in favor of large corporations and special interests.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2014
University Of Hawaii Athletics Needs Your Money To Survive. Here’s How College Sports Finances Are Changing
UH’s lack of the big revenue seen by other college athletic programs is hampering its ability to compete, especially in the high-finance sport of football.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Oahu’s Shopping Malls Show Signs Of Life For The Holidays
After surviving pandemic lockdowns and the “retail apocolypse,” shopping centers find old friends and new optimism.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
‘We’re Liking What We See’: How The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Came Together
Hawaiian Airlines’ CEO said his company had to pay serious attention to an offer made several months ago by his counterpart at Alaska.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Alaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines In $1.9 Billion Deal
The two airlines said the agreement would give consumers greater choice and set the foundation for growth.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Lawmakers Discuss Draft Report On Maui Business And Jobs Recovery
Recommendations include business loan forgiveness, enhanced childcare and worker training.