Business

June 18, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

In perfect time for International Sushi Day, Kauai’s culinary scene has recently reeled in a new gem.

June 16, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

On June 6, Gov. Josh Green released a list of 19 bills that he intends to veto. This year, the list was released early, before the late June deadline specified in our constitution, ostensibly...

June 12, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

For 19 years, Harvey Maeda and his Kauai Classic Cars ohana have been holding the “Dad style” car show, and the appeal of classic cars, hot rods and fast cars and their owners is f...

June 7, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Although we’re done with this year’s legislative session, there are still a few issues swirling that may shape our future Legislature’s consideration of bills.

June 7, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific is warning consumers across North America about a travel business called Speed Trip and Tour (also known as Speedtrip Corp), following reports of co...

June 4, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

A state forecast for Hawaii’s economy anticipates weaker growth next year but is more optimistic than a recent University of Hawaii projection for a mild recession.

June 2, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Earlier this year, about two months ago, we wrote about tax liens and a bill that was advancing in this year’s Legislature to confirm that there was a light at the end of the tunnel for...

June 1, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

An upcoming increase in the state hotel room tax of less than 1% — or $3 more per night for a $400 room — won’t deter any of nearly two dozen Waikiki tourists from coming bac...

June 1, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

Vast data exists on conditions of Hawaii’s economy, but the state is about to lose a powerful human base of economic knowledge benefiting local consumers, businesses and government....

May 30, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

HONOLULU – As the culmination of a month-long series of public webinars and volunteer events designed to raise awareness about the impacts of invasive species in Hawaii, Gov. Josh Green...

May 30, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

Everyone who stays in a Hawaii hotel, cruise ship or other lodging beginning Jan. 1 will pay an extra $3 for every $400 in overnight costs — or an additional $30 for every $4,000 spent t...

May 29, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Hawaii continues to rank among the nation’s top states for low unemployment.

May 29, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

The 32nd Rotary Club of Kapaa’s Taste of Hawaii event raised more than $40,000 to benefit the Kauai community.

May 28, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

A more than 100-year-old family-owned business has requested the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation pause its plans to condemn the company’s large automotive servicing center pr...

May 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

LIHUE — With the closing of the Central Pacific Bank Lihue Branch located at the corner of Rice and Umi Streets on Friday, CPB announced the relocation of the branch as part of its ongoi...

May 27, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

We continue our wrap-up of the 2025 Legislature by examining a report issued by the Office of the Auditor that should have gotten more attention, if not from the general public, at least from...