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For restaurants, the outages meant lost tips and wages and spoiled food, but also damaged equipment from power surges.

Economic factors are changing the way Japanese visitors perceive a trip to Hawaii in the post-pandemic era — and the growth model of small businesses that cater specifically to them.

Housing policy advocates say Helen Lau’s story is all too common amid Honolulu’s housing crisis.

The Hawaii Technology Development Corp. refocuses on its core mission after a 2023 legislative session filled with drama and intrigue.

But others worry the tax cut, which will cost the state billions of dollars, will mean deep cuts to needed state programs.

Troubling signs in the state economy are appearing but construction remains strong.

The tax cut bill on the governor’s desk would slash tax collections by billions of dollars, money that could help with the affordable housing shortage, Maui recovery and more.

A natural decrease in population portends fewer younger working people supporting older residents.

The unparalleled flow of dollars from the U.S. Treasury has created both challenges and opportunities for local government.

The council is concerned about empty Honolulu office space, a soft real estate market and high interest rates but also anticipates a strong construction industry.