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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.

A work-from-home economy could help Hawaii reverse the brain drain and offset tourism industry losses.

Amid pandemic, state and local government leaders do not defer to the state’s major industry.

A wholesale shift to employees working from home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has softened the office market but there’s been no mass exodus from office space.

Even after the pandemic passes, some industries may need fewer workers, business excecutives say.

The state’s largest private employer before COVID-19 struck, Hawaiian Airlines business took a nosedive in the third quarter of 2020.

Despite restrictions that have hindered business and a growing homeless population, businesses are moving into Honolulu’s arts and entertainment district.

Shut down for months while other drinking spots are allowed to stay open, bar owners say the rules governing Oahu watering holes make no sense.

A $25 million fund can be tapped for a range of business initiatives.

Airline executives say they see much smaller operations well into next summer.