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Bottlenecks throughout supply chains combined with rising demand are pushing up the cost of groceries.

The bank promised to lend $150 million to Native Hawaiians to help them buy homes on lands that had been set aside for them after the overthrow.

But the tourism industry opposes a bill on Gov. David Ige’s desk that aims to reduce tourism through higher taxes and fees on visitors.

Many Oahu property owners are angry and worried their lives could be suddenly upended by a major land use proposal that has been in the works for decades.

The company says thousands of customers who don’t volunteer may have their outstanding balances automatically rolled into plans.

State officials say the measure would speed up the cumbersome procurement process, but others worry it would make legitimate bid appeals unaffordable.

Gov. David Ige says he wasn’t involved in the deal with a major campaign donor. But it’s raising questions about whether the contract should have been competitively bid.

More than 30 business associations and chambers of commerce have asked the governor to kill a measure cutting the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s budget.

A federal grant will give a successful program four more years to grow.

On Friday, Hawaii’s dominant carrier apologized to customers unable to book flights either on line or by phone.