A Roadmap to Revive Hawai‘i’s Economy and Future
Two local leaders argue that an effective combination of human capital, infrastructure and policy can create a growth economy that benefits everyone.
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For Them, It’s Hawai‘i 2.0
After years on the mainland, these locals are coming home – and bringing their thriving careers with them.
Private Equity Owns a Big Chunk of Hawai‘i’s Hotels. Here’s Why That Matters.
Private equity companies own almost 30% of Hawai‘i’s hotel rooms, a huge increase in the past two decades. We investigate the pros and cons.
Hawai‘i’s Filipinos Are Stepping Out from the Shadows
10 personal stories illuminate the triumphs and challenges of the second-largest ethnic group in the state.
Hawai‘i Has the Longest Life Expectancy in the Nation, But Not for Everyone
A brief look at health statistics and disparities, including among men and Native Hawaiians.
The Future of Hawai‘i’s Last Sugar Mill
Pu‘unēnē Mill on Maui was bought by Nan Inc., though much of it may be demolished.
Powering O‘ahu 24/7 for 60 Years
Behind the scenes at the Kahe Power Plant, which opened in 1963 and still generates firm power to supplement solar- and wind-generated electricity.
Hawai‘i’s Housing Crisis Was Decades in the Making
A look at the policy decisions, external crises and social changes that gave Hawai‘i the most expensive housing in the nation.
A Look Back at 1959, the Year Hawai‘i Became a State
It was a year of immense change, with grand visions for the future. Some dreams came to pass, and others remain just dreams.
Not Grown in Hawai‘i
Some local companies – including the state’s biggest seller of macadamias – use foreign nuts in some of their products. Local growers and companies that sell only Hawai‘i-grown nuts want a label-of-origin law with added teeth, not the limited version that takes effect Jan. 1.
Tariffs Are Hurting Lots of Industries. Here’s One That Stands to Benefit.
While a recent 25% tariff on papayas from Mexico was eliminated, local papaya growers and processors are monitoring the situation closely.
Navigating Hawai‘i’s Family-Leave Maze
Rules and policies can leave parents broke and jobless, or push them back to work long before they or their infants are ready. Can the system be fixed?