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Hawaiian Airlines Announces More Job Cuts David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiian Airlines Announces More Job Cuts

The airline expects additional cuts as it integrates operations with Alaska Air.

Executives Hope A New Fee Can Save Downtown Honolulu David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Executives Hope A New Fee Can Save Downtown Honolulu

A new generation of business people want a “vibrant downtown.”

Trump Tariffs, Immigration Crackdown Could Increase 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Inflation David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Trump Tariffs, Immigration Crackdown Could Increase 贬补飞补颈驶颈 Inflation

A University of 贬补飞补颈驶颈 economist says if the president-elect makes good on his promises it could affect everything from tourism to real estate.

Broadband Coming To More Hawaiian Homes Via Surge In Federal Funding 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.

Hawaiian Airlines Cuts Hawaii-Based Workers As Merger With Alaska Airlines Proceeds 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.

Federal Judge To Monitor Reforms At Honolulu Liquor Commission 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.

Illegal Pesticide Sales At Hawaii Daiso Stores Prompt Record Fine Flickr: CGP Grey

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.

American Water Is Targeted By A Cyberattack 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.

Insurance Companies Are Still Trying To Block The $4 Billion Maui Fire Settlement 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.

Honolulu Bank Proxy War Heats Up On Bishop Street 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.