Hawaii’s economy on a long road to recovery, economist says
(The Center Square) – An aging population, an exodus of residents, and slow recovery in tourism and jobs all contribute to the anticipated contraction of Hawaii’s economy in 2024, an economist told a state Senate […]
Hawaii visitor spending continues to drop
(The Center Square) — Visitors are spending less when they visit Hawaii even though more are arriving, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and...
Hawaii’s outward migration confirmed in U.S Census Bureau’s report
(The Center Square) – Hawaii's population count fell by 4,261 to 1,439,399 in 2023, reflecting a -0.3% population growth rate, the latest U.S. Census...
Green asks for more money for Maui fire recovery
(The Center Square) - Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is asking for $326 million for the operating budget and an additional $890 million in general...
Green announces plan to use short-term rentals to help with Maui housing
(The Center Square) - Gov. Josh Green said he may call for a moratorium on short-term rentals in Maui if the industry doesn't work...