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New legislation would make Hawaii the first state to tax executive pay gaps, but the proposal may be dead on arrival.

Government projects and demand for housing have kept the construction industry going during the pandemic. Honolulu’s new planning department director hopes to give it an even bigger boost.

The state hopes this alliance can leverage Pentagon spending to diversify Hawaii’s economy.

The governor’s economic development leaders say they want to carefully craft a plan that will hold up for the long term. But legislative leaders aren’t convinced.

The report by University of Hawaii economists follows a critical report by the Hawaii State Auditor.

But it may be too late for some businesses, particularly restaurants.

Pushing back against Gov. David Ige’s threatened furloughs, government worker unions showed they still have ample political influence despite a 2018 Supreme Court decision some said would weaken the organizations.

While tourism-fueled businesses struggle from tighter travel restrictions, the housing market has remained healthy and aquaculture continues to grow.

Despite examples of corporate greed, the Paycheck Protection Program has steered $2.5 billion in relief to 25,000 small businesses in Hawaii.

Hawaii’s economy is among the hardest hit in the country, a new report confirms.