Hawaii's Changing Economy Archives - Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/projects/hawaii-economy/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:09:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Hawaii Projects Billion Dollar Budget Surpluses Despite Historic Tax Cut https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/hawaii-projects-billion-dollar-budget-surpluses-despite-historic-tax-cut/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1679343

The governor's office said the plan means more money for Hawaii families and promised no government services will be cut. But skeptics are worried.

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The governor's office said the plan means more money for Hawaii families and promised no government services will be cut. But skeptics are worried.

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Insurance Prices Threaten An Affordable Housing Oasis In Hawaii https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/insurance-prices-threaten-an-affordable-housing-oasis-in-hawaii/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1676447

Puna homeowners live under the threat of a lava eruption, but skyrocketing insurance rates are causing many to rethink that choice.

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Puna homeowners live under the threat of a lava eruption, but skyrocketing insurance rates are causing many to rethink that choice.

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Tourism Is Still Way Down On Maui. And That’s Causing A Lot Of Problems https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/08/tourism-is-still-way-down-on-maui-and-thats-causing-a-lot-of-problems/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1664196

Efforts to boost the industry will focus on key Southern California markets, with additional pushes targeting corporate meeting and incentive planners.

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Efforts to boost the industry will focus on key Southern California markets, with additional pushes targeting corporate meeting and incentive planners.

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Agency Gives Out Grants Worth Millions In Effort To Diversify Hawaii Economy https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/06/agency-gives-out-grants-worth-millions-in-effort-to-diversify-hawaii-economy/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1651900

The Hawaii Technology Development Corp. refocuses on its core mission after a 2023 legislative session filled with drama and intrigue.

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The Hawaii Technology Development Corp. refocuses on its core mission after a 2023 legislative session filled with drama and intrigue.

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A ‘Hard Market’ Is Battering Condo Owners https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/06/a-hard-market-is-battering-condo-owners/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:57:18 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1650900

But the state insurance commissioner says the reinsurance market may be beginning to stabilize.

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But the state insurance commissioner says the reinsurance market may be beginning to stabilize.

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Hawaii’s Restaurant Industry Still Hasn’t Recovered From The Pandemic https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/05/hawaiis-restaurant-industry-still-hasnt-recovered-from-the-pandemic/ Fri, 31 May 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1650046

Even well-established eateries are struggling with high food costs, a shortage of workers and fewer Japanese tourists.

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Even well-established eateries are struggling with high food costs, a shortage of workers and fewer Japanese tourists.

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Hawaii Island’s Population Drop Signals An Ominous Economic Trend https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/05/hawaii-islands-population-drop-signals-an-ominous-economic-trend/ Sun, 12 May 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1646825

A natural decrease in population portends fewer younger working people supporting older residents.

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A natural decrease in population portends fewer younger working people supporting older residents.

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Honolulu’s Short-Term Rental Owners Will Pay Higher Property Taxes Soon. How Much Is Fair? https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/honolulus-short-term-rental-owners-will-pay-higher-property-taxes-soon-how-much-is-fair/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1641686

An estimated $16 million of revenue could come from these higher taxes, city officials said.

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An estimated $16 million of revenue could come from these higher taxes, city officials said.

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Hawaii’s New $120M Undersea Cable Project Is A ‘Serious Poke’ To Shake Up The Market https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/hawaiis-new-120m-undersea-cable-project-is-a-serious-poke-to-shake-up-the-market/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1625445

The state will retain a 20% ownership interest in the interisland network, which will compete with Hawaiian Telcom.

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The state will retain a 20% ownership interest in the interisland network, which will compete with Hawaiian Telcom.

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Honolulu Businesses Hurt By Rail Construction Could Get Relief But Hurdles Remain https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/honolulu-businesses-hurt-by-rail-construction-could-get-relief-but-hurdles-remain/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1623877

The City Council approved an effort to jump-start an existing fund, but it's unclear where the money will come from.

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The City Council approved an effort to jump-start an existing fund, but it's unclear where the money will come from.

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