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US Gives Limited Approval To Hawaiian-Japan Airlines Venture Cory Lum/Civil Beat

US Gives Limited Approval To Hawaiian-Japan Airlines Venture

Hawaiian officials expressed disappointment that the preliminary decision doesn’t give the two airlines with full antitrust immunity.

How ‘Green Fees’ Might Offset The Hidden Costs Of Tourism In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

How ‘Green Fees’ Might Offset The Hidden Costs Of Tourism In Hawaii

A growing number of tourism hot spots, ranging from Mallorca to Bhutan to New Zealand, are imposing new taxes and fees on visitors.

This Facebook Campaign Is Teaching Tourists How To Behave In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

This Facebook Campaign Is Teaching Tourists How To Behave In Hawaii

Officials believe visitors will follow local customs if they simply understand them.

Why No One Knows How Many Green Energy Jobs Exist In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why No One Knows How Many Green Energy Jobs Exist In Hawaii

Hawaii’s shift to renewable energy was meant to trigger an explosion of new jobs, but officials aren’t closely tracking employment in the sector.

Economists: Airbnb Crackdown Will Likely Cause Big Drop In Oahu Tourism Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Economists: Airbnb Crackdown Will Likely Cause Big Drop In Oahu Tourism

The expected decline could cost the island more than $30 million per month in direct spending, based on state tourism data.

HECO Announces First Community Solar Project Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

HECO Announces First Community Solar Project

The company says it’s the first of multiple projects that will let renters and condo residents buy electricity from remotely located solar farms.

Will Hawaii Electric Customers Ever Save Money With Renewable Energy? Courtesy: Eurus Energy America

Will Hawaii Electric Customers Ever Save Money With Renewable Energy?

A regulatory scheme designed to create savings for consumers is unfolding even as Hawaiian Electric proposes a rate increase for Oahu.

Home Real Estate Market Remains Strong Despite Airbnb Bill Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Home Real Estate Market Remains Strong Despite Airbnb Bill

But an increase in condos on the market could be a result of the new law, a major broker says.

Hawaiian Airlines Stock Slumping Amid Fears Of Competition Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaiian Airlines Stock Slumping Amid Fears Of Competition

Southwest is bringing lower fares to Hawaii and new restrictions on Airbnbs are also creating uncertainty about future traffic.

Report: Nearly 3,000 Hawaii Residents Fly To Work Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Report: Nearly 3,000 Hawaii Residents Fly To Work

Hawaiian Airlines outlines its economic impact across the state in its 90th annual report.