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Oahu’s Shopping Malls Show Signs Of Life For The Holidays David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Oahu’s Shopping Malls Show Signs Of Life For The Holidays

After surviving pandemic lockdowns and the “retail apocolypse,” shopping centers find old friends and new optimism.

Hawaii Economists See Slow Growth In 2024 David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Economists See Slow Growth In 2024

Hawaii’s economy will continue to grow despite challenges posed by the Maui wildfires and a continuing decline of travel from Japan.

Hawaii Governor Mulls New Insurance Program As Extreme Weather Raises Risk Factors DLNR

Hawaii Governor Mulls New Insurance Program As Extreme Weather Raises Risk Factors

Challenges facing homeowners on Maui after the wildfires have prompted concerns that insurers may find the island state too risky.

‘We’re Liking What We See’: How The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Came Together Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

‘We’re Liking What We See’: How The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Came Together

Hawaiian Airlines’ CEO said his company had to pay serious attention to an offer made several months ago by his counterpart at Alaska.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Economists Sumner La Croix And Carl Bonham Screen Shot/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Economists Sumner La Croix And Carl Bonham

The economists say Maui’s economy appears to be in better shape than anticipated, and they don’t expect Japanese visitors to return to pre-pandemic levels anytime this decade.

Uncertainty And Delays Are Too Much For Some Lahaina Businesses. They’re Calling It Quits Courtesy: Darice McGuire

Uncertainty And Delays Are Too Much For Some Lahaina Businesses. They’re Calling It Quits

Cheeseburger in Paradise was a top revenue producer for Maui for decades but its owners have decided not to try to reopen. Other firms are making the same decision.

Hawaii Governor Sticks To Reopening West Maui To Tourists Next Week Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Governor Sticks To Reopening West Maui To Tourists Next Week

Gov. Josh Green says he’s sympathetic to those who aren’t ready for the visitors to return but Maui and the state need the money they bring.

UH Economists Give ‘Initial Take’ On Maui’s Long Road To Recovery Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

UH Economists Give ‘Initial Take’ On Maui’s Long Road To Recovery

Housing and labor shortages are top concerns when the rebuilding phase begins.

Lahaina Businesses Hoping To Reopen Face Daunting Challenges Courtesy: Jason Mahon

Lahaina Businesses Hoping To Reopen Face Daunting Challenges

From unsafe water to uncertainty over future earnings, obstacles line the path of recovery for businesses in and around the burn zone

West Maui May Reopen To Tourism On Oct. 8 As Economic Slowdown Predicted David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

West Maui May Reopen To Tourism On Oct. 8 As Economic Slowdown Predicted

The Hawaii governor also plans to distribute $1,200 to each adult affected by the Lahaina blaze.