Paid Family Leave Likely For Nearly 20,000 Federal Workers In Hawaii
The legislation is part of bipartisan defense authorization negotiations.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2017
HECO Names New CEO As It Begins Major Renewable Energy Push
Over the next three years on Oahu alone, HECO expects it will need wind and solar projects with a footprint 29 times the size of Aloha Stadium.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
How The Gas Company Plans To Fight A Bill Banning Gas Water Heaters
Hawaii Gas faces an uncertain future as the state moves to renewables. Now it’s creating a new entity to help advocate for gas.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2019
Feds: Chinese Industrial Spies Have Great Interest In Hawaii
U.S. Justice Department officials this week are briefing Hawaii business and academic leaders on Chinese espionage.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Seed Industry Is Shrinking Dramatically But It Still Grows Hawaii’s No. 1 Crop
Despite controversy and declining production, executives say Hawaii will remain a key player in growing GMO seeds for years to come.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Energy Giant AES Has A Big — And Growing — Footprint In Hawaii
The Kahuku wind farm developer opposed a proposed ban on coal in Hawaii.
Allan Parachini/Civil Beat
Kauai: Helping Small Food Companies Cope With High Costs
A new business development program on Kauai aims to provide small operators with tools and resources to grow.
Report: Hawaii’s Economic Growth Is The Lowest In The Nation
Record visitor numbers are hiding an alarming trend.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Regulators Demand Audit Of Hawaiian Electric Co.
The PUC says the investigation will promote more transparency and understanding about HECO’s management practices.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii Gas Faces Uncertain Future In State’s Renewable Energy Push
A bill to limit the use of natural gas in new homes could be a first step to broader bans, a gas company official says.