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UHERO: ‘Resilient’ US Economy, Return Of Tourists Bolster Hawaii’s Outlook Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

UHERO: ‘Resilient’ US Economy, Return Of Tourists Bolster Hawaii’s Outlook

The state economy's pandemic recovery is largely complete, but growth is expected to slow in the near term and Maui has "a long road ahead" after the wildfires.

Solving Hawaii’s Housing Crisis: More Homes Per Lot? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Solving Hawaii’s Housing Crisis: More Homes Per Lot?

Housing is shaping up to be a much-debated issue this coming legislative session with ideas focusing on increasing urban density.

Hawaii Economists To Lawmakers: Help Diversify Beyond Tourism Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Economists To Lawmakers: Help Diversify Beyond Tourism

Growing Hawaii's economy is a critical issue that should not be ignored, notwithstanding the problems facing Maui, economists say.

Alaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines In $1.9 Billion Deal Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Alaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines In $1.9 Billion Deal

The two airlines said the agreement would give consumers greater choice and set the foundation for growth.

Japanese Travelers Are Steering Clear Of Hawaii David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Japanese Travelers Are Steering Clear Of Hawaii

Once Hawaii's top international tourist market, Japanese visitors are staying away from the islands amid inflated prices and a weak yen

Rents Could Double For Some Ewa Beach Tenants In Affordable Housing Complex Madeleine List/Civil Beat/2023

Rents Could Double For Some Ewa Beach Tenants In Affordable Housing Complex

Section 8 tenants of Villages of Moe'e Ku fear they could be forced from their homes if proposed rent increases go through.

UH Economists Give ‘Initial Take’ On Maui’s Long Road To Recovery Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

UH Economists Give ‘Initial Take’ On Maui’s Long Road To Recovery

Housing and labor shortages are top concerns when the rebuilding phase begins.

Economic Shocks From Wildfires Reverberate Across Maui David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Economic Shocks From Wildfires Reverberate Across Maui

Local businesses struggle to cope as visitor spending drops $15 million per day, economists say.

Lahaina Fires Leave Businesses And Livelihoods In Ruins David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Lahaina Fires Leave Businesses And Livelihoods In Ruins

The Maui tourist hub hosted nearly 1,000 business establishments, most of which were burned to the ground.