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Targeted military money to Hawaii to diversify the economy
A new initiative aims to strengthen links between local government, industry and the Ministry of Defence. One of the goals: the diversification of Hawaii's economy.By one measure, only one other…
Economic recovery is gaining momentum in Hawaii
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Hawaii's economy is recovering at an accelerated pace, and the state is expected to grow 3.5% this year as domestic visitor…
Alabama and Hawaii are focused on providing job opportunities in the post-pandemic economy
At first glance, Alabama and Hawaii seem to have little in common: separated by more than 4,000 miles of land and water, our two states have distinct histories, populations, and industries. But a closer look reveals more similarities than…
Can farming become a major industry in Hawaii again?
After the decline of the pineapple and sugar industries in Hawaii, could agriculture be revived as an important economic engine for our country? university Hawaii Economic Research Institute (UHERO)…
Rising vaccination rates improve Hawaii’s economic outlook – State of Reform
Economic conditions in Hawaii are improving thanks to strong local and national vaccine adoption and the dominant US visitor market surpass Expectations.
according to a new forecast for the state of Hawaii from…
Kauai defeated COVID-19 but now faces a new challenge: rebuilding its economy
HANAPEPE >> Homeless people here on Hawaii's North Island received an unusual invitation last year: come and set up camp on a spectacular beach, with showers, toilets and electricity, and meals supplied by the local food bank.
The…
University of Hawaii budget cuts are expected to impact the entire local economy
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Hawaii's already struggling economy could take a few more hits in the next two years from a recent move by the Legislature to…
Aloha ‘Aina and the development of a circular economy
Summer is coming and hurricane season is upon us. In just a few short years, people have become more aware of the heat, floods, fires and other increasing effects of climate change - and experts say…
Relaxed intercount restrictions give Hawaii travel a boost
Hawaii on Tuesday ended restrictions on intercounty travel between the Hawaiian Islands and extended the quarantine exemption to include domestic travelers who have been fully vaccinated with at least one vaccination in Hawaii.
Hilo…
Editorial: Invest in students to boost the economy
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Some pandemic recovery forecasts are frequently revised and revised. But while the ongoing threat to public health leaves us…
Funds sought for Kaua’i Made department store
LIHU'E -- The District Economic Development Office is seeking council approval at Wednesday's meeting to receive and spend $50,000 from the Hawai'i Department of Tourism to open a Kaua'i products store in Lihu'e open.
If approved, the…
Hawaii Unemployment Benefits: Certification and Proof of Job Search Requirement
On May 20, Hawaii Governor David Ige announced the start of the state Requiring those on unemployment benefits to report on their progress in finding work.This represents a major change in policy since the pandemic began. In April 2020,…
Why the Big Island is set for a massive aquaculture year
Hawaii's Big Island is set to cement its reputation as the epicenter of US aquaculture research after a $1.8 million grant was awarded and a brand new aquaculture innovation studio was announced.…
Hawaii’s economy should recover faster
Hawaii's COVID-19-hit economy beats previous dire predictions and is expected to generate nearly $6.3 billion in tax revenue for the fiscal year ended June, though it's still down 6.5% year over year, the state plans Council on Revenues to…
The first two winners of Hawaii’s COVID-19 immunization incentive campaign have been announced
Hawaii health officials this morning announced the first two winners of the COVID-19 vaccine stimulus campaign and said, based on the data so far, it appears to be working.
Hilo's Elaine Nishiura won 100,000 Hawaiian Miles courtesy of…
The best and worst national economies in 2021
Kansas Senator Roger Marshall speaks on improved unemployment benefits, economic recovery, infrastructure spending and reconciliation. The US economy has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic over the past year, but some states…
This new federal program aims to help hundreds of thousands of Hawaiian children
President Joe Biden's expanded federal tax credit for children has the potential to help 278,000 children in Hawaii who could receive monthly payments of at least $250 in the latter half of this year.
Beginning in July, most…
Federal warnings discourage travel to Japan and make it difficult for Hawaii to recoup arrivals
Hawaii's dreams of capitalizing on the first Olympic surfing competition and seeing a faster tourism recovery in Japan were "blown out" again on Monday, as US health officials and the State Department warned Americans against traveling to…
Why is it still so hard to reach the Hawaii unemployment office?
Every day, the Hawaii Unemployment Call Center receives 25,000 calls from approximately 6,000 unique numbers. About 800 of these calls are actually answered.
More than a year into the pandemic, many Hawaii residents are still…
The pandemic wiped out 8 years of economic growth in Hawaii
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) -- It's no secret that revitalizing Hawaii's visitor industry is an integral part of the state's financial recovery and eventual growth, but it's even more important when you consider that the state's…
Hawaii’s economic prospects are brightening
A new local economic forecast expects mainland tourist arrivals to near pre-pandemic levels by July, which will help propel Hawaii's economic recovery faster than previously expected.
The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization…
$9 for a loaf of bread? Here’s why it’s so expensive to eat out at home these days
For Jen Hisae Nakamura, one picture symbolizes more than anything she and others in Hawaii have seen of food prices amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I took a picture of a $9 loaf of bread," says Nakamura, who works as a part-time…
Maui Records 8 $40M Movie & TV Productions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic | News, Sports, Jobs
Bruce Willis (right) and Blake Jenner in "Paradise City" while filming at the Kihei Boat Ramp in May. — Photo courtesy of the Maui Film Office Maui County has been the stage…
Hawaii wants to attract visitors – but keep Covid-19 away – to revitalize its economy
Hawaii is striving for a careful balance as the vacation travel season begins: Allow enough visitors to help struggling, tourism-dependent businesses without triggering a new wave of coronavirus cases.The state last month began allowing US…
Rising gas prices could be good news for the economy
The price motorists pay at gas stations has increased significantly since the darkest days of the pandemic. There are many reasons for this rise in gas prices — no small reason being the fact that Americans are beginning to hit the open…
Significant upturn in Hawaiian economy not in forecast in 2021
Hawaiians should not expect any significant general recovery in the state's economy until the middle of next year.
That's the sad conclusion of a new assessment by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization of where the state's…
President says jobs report supports case for government spending
President Joe Biden presented the May jobs report as a starting point for more spending on infrastructure and education to sustain growth - essentially a case for his agenda. But the jobs numbers released on Friday also hinted at the…
Hawaii’s economic problems are expected to increase
The recovery for Hawaii's ailing visitor industry is pausing again.
Gov. David Ige said Tuesday the state would wait until at least October 1 to start a program that would allow passengers with approved negative COVID-19 tests taken within…
The states with the best and worst economies – 24/7 Wall St.
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The COVID-19 pandemic sent economic shockwaves through the US…
Virtual Hawaii Energy Conference Begins June 22nd, Don’t Be Late to Register: Maui Now
June 16, 2021 11:36 am HST
8th Hawaii Energy Conference panellists include: Top Row (LR), Caroline Carl, Hawaiʻi Energy; Lorraine Akiba, LHA Ventures; Robert "Rocky" Mold, Hawaii Solar Energy Association; David Bissell, Kauai…
Can the economy return to pre-COVID strength? — Monterey Herald
In the end, the pandemic shackles California's economy will have officially lasted 452 days - from a full lockdown beginning in March 2020 to a nearly reopened business world after June 15.
The economic toll of strict regulations to slow…
Economic promise and dangers await Hawaii in 2021
2020 has been a turbulent year for the local economy in Hawaii and the outlook for 2021 remains mixed and uncertain.Hawaii's economy suffered more than any other state in 2020 from job losses per…
Why it’s so hard to fill vacancies in certain states
The job market recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and associated shutdowns has been uneven across the US, from states where there are five vacancies for every unemployed person to several where historically high unemployment rates…
Why don’t people on pandemic unemployment benefits have to look for work like people on…
Question: How come people can just keep collecting on PUA but people on UI have to look for work? It doesn't seem fair.
Answers: Numerous readers have asked this question since the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations revived…
China suspends economic dialogue with Australia
BEIJING (AP) - China on Thursday suspended economic dialogue with Australia and stepped up a print campaign that began because of Australian support for a coronavirus investigation and disrupted exports to the country's largest…
COVID has taken back excessive regulations – let’s keep it that way
You say that necessity is inventive, but it could also be the mother of deregulation. COVID-19 has caused widespread death and destruction, and our American recovery will be painful and protracted. One way to make this…
Second Economic Review News Summary, December 24: $ 2,000 paid, Trump veto, amount …
Fauci: Up to 90% vaccination required for herd immunity
Herd immunity to the novel coronavirus could require vaccination rates as high as 90%, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the most prominent US infectious disease expert, in an interview…
Women leave working life faster than men, and childcare plays a major role in emigration: study
TORONTO - Men take jobs under the pressure and opportunities of the COVID-19 pandemic three times as fast as women are leaving the workforce a new report from the Royal Bank.
More than 20,000 women left the workforce…
The military still has no solution to the sky-high cost of moving pets to new duty stations
Military relocation officials had no update on Friday as to whether or when troops could get help relocating their pets as part of a permanent relocation.
A senior Pentagon official told families in…
Hawaii telescope operators abandon millions of dollars’ worth of instruments and evacuate…
Directors of an existing telescope on Hawaii's Mauna Kea evacuated workers Tuesday amid growing protests that blocked an access road to the site of a second $ 1.4 billion "thirty-meter telescope" (TMT) to be built on the mountain .…
Charles Djou: Why I’m leaving the GOP
Today, after much deliberation, I am leaving my party because I do not want to give up my principles. I can no longer stand with a Republican party led by a man who I firmly believe will lead the Lincoln Party in a direction that…
Hawaii or Spain? Telescope experts say it may not matter
HONOLULU (AP) - When starlight from billions of years ago sweeps through the universe and finally comes into focus on Earth, astronomers want their telescopes to be in the best possible locations to see what's out there.Despite years…
Staying alive is more important than reopening the economy
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Trump renews threat to sever relations with China the day after high-level talks | Business and…
US President Donald Trump renewed his threat to sever ties with China on Thursday, a day after the countries held talks with two top diplomats and his trade representative said he did not consider decoupling the economies of the United…
Stores, State Drop Mask mandates as part of updated CDC guidelines
States and businesses said Friday that they largely dropped their mask requirements after a leading U.S. health agency announced that people fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 could stop wearing face covers.
The…
Car dumping on Maui is increasing; illegal sites appear | News, sports, jobs
Abandoned trash piles up in haiku as more and more people discreetly contribute. The county, in coordination with the state, plans to remove the pile in a few weeks. The Maui News / DAKOTA GROSSMAN PhotoIllegal dumping of cars along…
The US economy is looking up: Morning Brief
Friday 5th February 2021This article first appeared in the Morning Brief. Receive the Morning Letter straight to your inbox Monday through Friday by 6:30 a.m. ET. Subscribe toAfter a break during COVID, CEO departures are on the rise…
Biden wants to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan and end the “eternal war”
WASHINGTON >> President Joe Biden said today that he would withdraw the remaining US troops from the “eternal war” in Afghanistan, stating that the terrorist attacks of September 11th 20 years ago could not justify the fact that the…
Economists fear that the cut in the university budget could have an impact on the local economy
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Over the next two years, the University of Hawaii system is facing a $ 90 million decline in government funding.A new report from UH economists suggests the cuts will result in a nationwide decline in…
$ 2.7 million to promote UH entrepreneurship and staff development programs
The University of Hawaii will expand its innovation, entrepreneurship, and people development ecosystem with $ 2.7 million in support CARE US Economic Development Agency Act Recovery Assistance grant (EDA). That is matched with $ 813,068…
Vaccinate in California, ride a roller coaster
SACRAMENTO, California - California is giving away more treats to people vaccinated against the coronavirus and plans to make it easier to show who was vaccinated as health officials and companies encourage people to get their vaccinations…
Nonprofit Lead for Hawaii offers a paid scholarship program
A new nonprofit on the Island of Hawaii has the ambitious goal of creating future local community leaders through paid scholarships with local businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies, and is seeking…
Lee Cataluna: Hawaii upgrading is a better goal than constant growth
With Hawaii hesitant to emerge from long days of pandemic life, and people take stock of what they have learned and what parts of "normal" life they actually haven't missed during the many months of isolated existence, this might…
Governor Ige, it is time to let the injured fly
In a statewide poll this week, Honolulu was ranked number 3 for this year's summer vacation destinations, just behind popular perennials like Orlando and New Orleans.
Our weather and safety - the latter is based in part on our low…
Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation Announces Agreement to Sell MIC Hawaii; Completes the search…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE) - Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (NYSE: MIC) (“MIC” or “the Company”) today announced the culmination of its alternative strategic process by signing a merger agreement with a subsidiary of Argo…
Federal unemployment benefit ends prematurely in some states – CBS Baltimore
(CBS Baltimore) - Unemployed people in half of the country are experiencing a sharp drop in weekly unemployment benefits if they have not already done so. Since the US rescue plan was passed in mid-March, the federal government has…
Coral reefs are dying and this could spell economic disaster, experts say
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Masks are off, flights are booked and for many a much-needed vacation is just around the corner. As pandemic-weary Americans flock to tropical destinations around the world, the next potential disaster is just around…
Unemployed Hawaiian residents must find work to continue receiving unemployment benefits
HONOLULU (KHON2) - Would you like to receive unemployment benefit? You have to prove one more time that you are looking for a job.
Governor David Ige announced on Thursday that he would reintroduce job hunting from May 30th.…
VOICES: Air travel, too many tourists is an environmental problem
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Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard remains a strategic asset in the Indo-Pacific
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Over the past decade, there has been an increased focus on the region that spans the vast area from the west coast of the United States to the west coast of India - known as the Indo-Pacific. This region…
Senate bill would make it more difficult to scrutinize government procurement, critics say
A bill, lying on Governor David Ige's desk awaiting signature, aims to reform the state's slow and cumbersome procurement process, with protests from lost bidders helping create new public roads, buildings and other much-needed…
Menendez introduces law banning offshore drilling to protect the coastal economy while it recovers…
Menendez introduces law banning offshore drilling to protect the coastal economy while it recovers from the pandemic
COAST Act would protect the Atlantic beaches and the Jersey Shore economy from catastrophic oil spills threatening…
Masks, tourism, diversification of the economy
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - As Hawaii continues to recover and adapt to the circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the panelists said Thursday that wearing masks could continue into the future."I think we should plan for…
Are you going green or are you going non-partisan? Biden’s wide choice of infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden's hopes of pouring billions of dollars into green infrastructure investments to combat climate change have come up against the political obstacle of attracting Republican lawmakers to reject this…
Federal unemployment benefit ends prematurely in some states – CBS Detroit
(CBS Baltimore) - Unemployed people in half of the country are experiencing a sharp drop in weekly unemployment benefits if they have not already done so. Since the US rescue plan was passed in mid-March, the federal government has…
Economic recovery, given the right conditions, will bolster UHERO’s outlook
While HawaiiThe country's economy experienced a severe downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a reduction in the number of positive COVID-19 cases, and more continental US and US Hawaii Residents who get vaccinated are likely to boost the…
New rules test Hawaii’s ability to balance tourists and coronavirus
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About 8,000 people landed in Hawaii on the first day of a pre-trip testing program that allowed travelers to get to the islands without a two-week quarantine if they had a negative…
David Y. Ige | DBEDT PRESS RELEASE: IMPROVEMENT IN HAWAIIS ECONOMY
DBEDT PRESS RELEASE: IMPROVEMENT IN HAWAIIS ECONOMY
Posted on December 4, 2020 in News, Newsroom
HONOLULU - The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) today published its statistics and economic report for the…
Wanted: Hawaii is looking for digital nomads to stimulate the economy
As jobs move online and companies consider keeping some of their work off even after the coronavirus pandemic, Hawaii seizes the prospect of an economy where you can work anywhere to cushion the ongoing loss of jobs in tourism.
The…
The state Senate is facing funding bottlenecks as it tries to prop up the economy
State Senate leaders said after the legislature was reconvened on Wednesday that two of the biggest challenges during the 2021 session will be deciding what can be funded and whether…
Neal Milner: Why You Should Leave Hawaii
There are at least seven reasons why people, especially young adults and families with young children, should move away from Hawaii.
I say moving not because I'm disaffected or because I'm pandemic.
This is because this is the most…
David Y. Ige | DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: NEW DBEDT REPORT PROVIDES ECONOMIC INSIGHTS AND OUTLOOK FOR…
DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: NEW DBEDT REPORT PROVIDES ECONOMIC INSIGHTS AND OUTLOOKS FOR HAWAIIS DEFENSE SECTOR
Posted on January 11, 2021 in News, Newsroom
SWOT analysis and action plan identify challenges and opportunities for economic growth…
Hawaii’s COVID-19 economy creates capital challenges
Hawaii's troubled “COVID economy” could be an opportunity for some. But it does require the ability to raise capital for investment - and that kind of money can be hard to come by in Hawaii.PBN sat…
Hawaii Begins Vaccination Passes For Inter-Island Travel | Hawaii news
By CALEB JONES, Associated PressHONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii officials are pursuing a plan that will allow residents of the state who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus to skip pre-travel testing and quarantine requirements for…
David Y. Ige | DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: HAWAII REMOTE WORK PILOT PROJECT – REMOTE READY HAWAII
DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: HAWAII REMOTE WORK PILOT PROJECT - REMOTE READY HAWAII
Posted on February 11, 2021 in News, Newsroom
Offer job vacancies to qualified applicants
HONOLULU - The Department of Business, Economic Development and…
Nalu Scientific measures the universe from Hawaii
At the heart of every flourishing innovation community is one or two universities that conduct research, train and inspire young people, generate innovative ideas and promote start-ups that bring products and services to market.
UH, and the…
This is the time to rethink our new economy
As the Hawaiian economy resurfaces after the COVID-19 shutdown, let's take a moment to reflect on what we've learned about ourselves: When tough decisions were necessary for the good of the collective, we banded together. We have…
Bank of Hawaii Makes Record Profits, Deposits, and Assets
The Bank of Hawaii Corp., encouraging the state's economy to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic faster than expected, has 14.3 million earnings per share, deposits and assets.
"Credit risk remains stable, expense management adjusted for…
How Hawaii wasted its food security – and what it takes to get it back
Nearly 2,500 miles from the nearest continent, Hawaii spends up to $ 3 billion annually importing more than 80% of its food - a dilemma that government Leaders, economists, farmers, grocery buyers, and community activists have long…
Hawaii’s massive unemployed population is dependent on federal aid, which is about to expire
HONOLULU (KHON2) - Monday's announcement that the state's tourism industry is scheduled to reopen on Jan.
Nearly 250,000 Hawaiian residents remain unemployed and their weekly federal government unemployment insurance plan will…
Hawaii has always had a hard time recruiting teachers. The pandemic made it harder
Soon after graduating from Harvard last May, Vinny Byju fulfilled his dream of moving to Hawaii to teach social studies to high school students. The islands not only impress with their natural beauty, but also with their complex…
Economist examines three keys to reopening tourism in Hawaii | News, sports, jobs
Sumner La CrioxAffordable COVID-19 testing for travelers and more effective fines for face mask violations are among the ideas of one of the state's leading economists to reopen Hawaii to tourism.
Sumner La…
Has the Hawaiian tourism industry lost its importance?
The last few weeks of November have been particularly cruel for Hawaii's tourism industry. At a time when the industry was starting to recover thanks to Governor David Ige's pre-travel testing program that avoids 14-day quarantine…
Letters: Happy Earth Day to a besieged planet; Don’t lose our ability to oversee the tourism…
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Dear Mother Earth: Happy Earth Day!
Please accept my loving thoughts and prayers. I know the past few centuries have been tough…
David Y. Ige | HTA, communities are working to redefine Hawaii 2.0 tourism
HTA, communities are working to redefine Hawaii 2.0 tourism
Posted on April 26, 2021 in Capitol Connection, Featured, Main
HTA CEO John De Fries supports the Safe Travels program.
Rebuild. Redefine. Reset to default. Spend some time…
Personal income in Hawaii is expected to decrease by 7% and remain unchanged in 2021
Hawaii's Council on Revenues plans to bring more bad news to Governor David Ige: Hawaii's total personal income is projected to decrease 7% in 2020 and remain unchanged for all of next year.
"We will remain in the 2020 doldrums until 2021,"…
Danny De Gracia: Let’s do Hawaii Pono again
The past few weeks of scandals, resignations and exposures of misconduct in local government have been a hell of a ride for public trust.
From the embezzlement of CARES law funds through bribes by city building inspectors to the…
The BOE chairman casts doubts on the plan for personal learning in public schools
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The chairman of the state education committee says public schools won't be ready to welcome some students back to campus when Q2 begins October 12.That is despite assurances to the contrary from the…
Hawaii plans to form a defense industry alliance to support local businesses
Described by visitors as paradise, Hawaii is strategically located in the Pacific Ocean and plays a vital role in managing potential threats to the Asia-Pacific region. The US military is thus an integral part of the state community.…