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Hawaii group lures remote workers amid pandemic downturn
Mar 22, 2021
Workers freed of geographic constraints may want to relocate, and Hawaii wants to capitalize on their mobility and skills.
With business down 95%, Hawaiian entrepreneur hopes her company and town survive
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jan 19, 2021
The pandemic has largely halted tourism, and Manu Powers has had to lay off most of her staff.
Not the usual crowd for the holidays in Hawaii
Dec 24, 2020
A look at how one Hawaiian bed-and-breakfast is faring during the pandemic.
With an economy dependent on tourism, Hawaii tries to encourage visitors
Nov 18, 2020
The state has dialed back mandatory quarantines for visitors if they test negative for COVID-19.
Hawaii meets with teachers to tackle persistent low pay
Oct 24, 2019
The Hawaii Department of Education is working with teachers to try to solve the problem of low pay that has persisted for decades.
Honolulu looks to Singapore to solve its housing shortage
Apr 30, 2019
Honolulu’s housing market is one of the most expensive in the country.
Southwest gets FAA approval to fly to Hawaii
by
Ben Bradford
Mar 1, 2019
Southwest flights to Hawaii will start in small Californian airports, possibly as soon as this month.
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Volcanic activity takes the buzz out of Hawaii's coffee harvest
Feb 4, 2019
Coffee farmers in Hawaii are citing volcanic activity for a poor harvest.
Hawaii's lucrative film and TV industry grapples with a new ceiling on tax rebates
by
Heidi Chang
Oct 29, 2018
America’s film and TV industry generates billions of dollars in economic activity each year. That’s why many states compete with each other to lure productions to their locations. Hawaii however, competes more with other countries and tropical locales. And right now, it’s on a roll. Hawaii officials predict this could be the industry’s most lucrative year. But, many in the production […]
Hawaii's lucrative film and TV industry grapples with a new ceiling on tax rebates
by
Heidi Chang
Oct 29, 2018
America’s film and TV industry generates billions of dollars in economic activity each year. That’s why many states compete with each other to lure productions to their locations. Hawaii however, competes more with other countries and tropical locales. And right now, it’s on a roll. Hawaii officials predict this could be the industry’s most lucrative year. But, many in the production […]