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As the Covid-19 crisis underscores Hawaii’s reliance on tourism, innovation executives say now is the time to push hard to develop other economic sectors.

On Sept. 13, Oahu will begin requiring proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for entry to a wide range of establishments in a bid to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus.

Some restaurant owners are happy to have mandates for customers and workers. Others say it’s cost them business. Hawaii is still undecided.

Hawaii Gov. David Ige said airlines have agreed to “amplify the message” that Hawaii has no aloha for tourists right now.

More and more agencies and business are announcing vaccine mandates for employees if they want to keep their jobs.

As the Covid-19 delta variant drives new cases, business groups are discussing whether to support policies requiring customers to be vaccinated.

Some members say the Unite Here Local 5 election do-over is still unfair to opposition candidates and members who were out of work during the pandemic.

A study shows unemployment insurance payments aren’t keeping people from rejoining the workforce but economists don’t know why hospitality jobs have not fully returned.

The delta variant has caused a House committee of legislators and business leaders to resume meeting.

Federal agencies are moving toward stricter enforcement of cybersecurity requirements for companies seeking government contracts.