A. Kam Napier

Goodwill Hawaiʻi is getting a new home in Hilo. The organization will move in once its recently acquired headquarters are renovated. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.

The fires in West Maui have left a track of devastation and pain. Beyond the loss of people and homes, another group that’s been affected are commercial property owners on Maui — who now face a series of legal and regulatory challenges. Pacific Business News editor in chief A. Kam Napier has more.

The economic impact of the Maui fires may linger for years. According to a third-quarter forecast from UHERO, the economic costs of the Maui fires will be felt on that island, and statewide, “well into the future.”

Lawsuits related to the wildfires in West Maui continue to develop. One target is Hawaiian Electric and a local bank is addressing concerns about its connection to the utility. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.

Rising interest rates have put a damper on Hawaiʻi’s commercial real estate sector. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.

For a recent roundtable discussion with Kauaʻi business leaders, Pacific Business News invited back two who had been on the same roundtable in 2021, when Garden Isle businesses were reeling from COVID-era disruptions. From then to now, both are seeing better days. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.

The SBA says there are 847 “potentially damaged” businesses in Lāhainā. The SBA has already received applications for aid from 262 businesses.

It’s not yet known how many businesses were lost in Lāhainā, but it is known that countless businesses have stepped up to help. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.

Hawaiʻi’s newest wave attraction is based on dry land. It’s part of a new development that’s drawing some locals as well as tourists. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.

Business is back in Waikīkī this summer. While visitor numbers are not at pre-COVID levels, developers and residents alike sound optimistic about the future. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.