David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Economic Shocks From Wildfires Reverberate Across Maui
Local businesses struggle to cope as visitor spending drops $15 million per day, economists say.
Ken Love
USDA Program Helps Hawaii Farmers Offset High Shipping Costs
Of the $3 million allotted to the federal program last year, farmers in Hawaii received over $1.2 million.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Clean Energy Transition Faces Steep Hurdles, Study Finds
Some industries, especially transportation, face unique challenges in weaning off fossil fuels.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Big Island’s Waikoloa Village Has Growing Pains. Residents Want The County To Step Up
Neglected parks, a dangerous main intersection and a single road in and out are just some of the challenges.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2022
A Struggle For Control Of Hawaii’s Beef Industry Is Playing Out On Safeway Shelves
Demand for beef is exceeding supply, but local producers are not seeing the returns.
Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2021
The Surge Of Federal Funding To Hawaii For Broadband Continues With A New $149M Grant
The top priority is to provide service to residents in unserved or underserved areas, and the state plans to generate a list by December of the properties that will benefit.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Tourists Are Solidly Back In Hawaii. And That’s Keeping The Economy Rolling Along
In a new report, economists say Hawaii’s visitor industry will help prevent a recession in the isles.
David Croxford/CivilBeat/2022
Hawaii Residents Are Struggling Even More With High Interest Rates. But Good News May Be Looming
Many people and small businesses racked up debt during the pandemic and are “in catch-up mode,” according to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Condo Management Giant’s License Is Reactivated By Hawaii Regulators
The lapse highlighted complaints about the imbalance of power between condominium owners and the property managers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
UFC In Hawaii? Lawmakers Hope To Attract More MMA Events
The measure is on its way to a final vote in the House.