David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Executives Hope A New Fee Can Save Downtown Honolulu
A new generation of business people want a “vibrant downtown.”
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Trump Tariffs, Immigration Crackdown Could Increase Hawaiʻi Inflation
A University of Hawaiʻi economist says if the president-elect makes good on his promises it could affect everything from tourism to real estate.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Broadband Coming To More Hawaiian Homes Via Surge In Federal Funding
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.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiian Airlines Cuts Hawaii-Based Workers As Merger With Alaska Airlines Proceeds
The airlines are expected to shed more Hawaii-based employees as they combine operations over the next year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Federal Judge To Monitor Reforms At Honolulu Liquor Commission
The City Council must still approve the settlement of a 2021 lawsuit alleging discrimination against a gay bar and newsletter.
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Illegal Pesticide Sales At Hawaii Daiso Stores Prompt Record Fine
The EPA, in one of the largest-ever federal settlements of its kind, also cited mislabeled cockroach and fly catchers.
AP Photo/Matt Slocum/2024
American Water Is Targeted By A Cyberattack
The New Jersey-based utility provides services to millions of people in 14 states, including Hawaii.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Insurance Companies Are Still Trying To Block The $4 Billion Maui Fire Settlement
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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu Bank Proxy War Heats Up On Bishop Street
Territorial Bancorp’s CEO says bid by a former Bank of Hawaii CEO is not what it seems.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiian Airlines Takeover: Acquisition By Alaska Will Mean Loss Of Some Non-Union Jobs
Union jobs including flight attendants, pilots and mechanics, will be protected.