
Insurance Prices Threaten An Affordable Housing Oasis In Hawaii
Puna homeowners live under the threat of a lava eruption, but skyrocketing insurance rates are causing many to rethink that choice.

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.

Hawaii Joins Military Program To Recruit Government Workers
Hawaii hopes to recruit military members nearing the end of their service to fill vacant state government jobs.

An Oahu Teacher’s Futile Apartment Hunt Shows How Bad The Rental Market Is
Housing policy advocates say Helen Lau’s story is all too common amid Honolulu’s housing crisis.

Agency Gives Out Grants Worth Millions In Effort To Diversify Hawaii Economy
The Hawaii Technology Development Corp. refocuses on its core mission after a 2023 legislative session filled with drama and intrigue.

The Number Of People Living On The Streets Of Oahu Has Nearly Doubled In The Last Decade
The island’s homeless population increased by roughly 12% from 2023 to 2024.

Hawaii Island’s Population Drop Signals An Ominous Economic Trend
A natural decrease in population portends fewer younger working people supporting older residents.

Maui Mayor Takes ‘Bold Step’ To Eliminate 7,000 Short-Term Rentals By 2026
Emboldened by state lawmakers’ action this session, Bissen has proposed county legislation to phase out certain vacation units to open up more long-term housing.

Kirstin Downey: Honolulu Mayor Lobbies For More Federal Money For City’s Homeless Problem
Rick Blangiardi was one of about 50 mayors to descend on Washington, D.C., this week.

Maui Newspaper Cutback The Latest Sign Of Financial Distress In Hawaii News Industry
Amid a search for a buyer, The Maui News slashes its print edition to once weekly.