Malasada maker moving on
An island bakery that has made malasadas, cakes, cookies, breads and other fresh goods for more than three decades is up for sale.
Balanced budget, a constitutional mandate?
If you are a serious student of Hawaii constitutional law, here is a question for you. Where in our state constitution does it say we have to have a balanced budget? The answer appears later in this article.
BBB sees increase in employment scams
Employment scams are on the rise in 2018.
The California stupidity fund, Part 2
About three months ago, I wrote about the $10,000 limitation on deductions for state and local tax that is part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Home is where the land is
A nearly-seven-acre Lawai property stands zoned for construction of four additional luxury houses.
Workshop targets fraud
AARP Fraud Expert Doug Shadel will be on Kauai for a program, “Unmasking the Impostors,” at a free seminar on June 22. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from scammers.
Bank expands donation program
First Hawaiian Bank announced it is extending its donation collection for the Aloha for Hawaii Fund through June 30.
Table 53 supports Kumu’s Cupboard
RumFire Poipu Beach, located oceanfront at Sheraton Kauai Resort, has selected Kumu’s Cupboard as its Table 53 beneficiary for June.
Starbucks holds racial-bias training for employees
Koloa’s Cecilia Lorenz was surprised to find the Starbucks at Kukui Grove Center closed Tuesday afternoon.
We can’t see it or touch it, but we can tax it!
This week we look at HB 2416, a bill that applies Hawaii Use Tax to intangible property.