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Hawaiian Electric could face close to $5 billion in potential liabilities from the lawsuits filed over the Maui wildfires, according to the consulting firm Capstone. The Conversation talked to Capstone analysts Alyssa Lu and Josh Price as state lawmakers prepare to decide on legislation that could impact HECO's bottom line.
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An NPR story by tech reporter Dara Kerr about billionaire Marc Benioff buying land in and around Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island caused a stir when it was published in February. The Conversation's Russell Subiono spoke with Kerr about her connection to Waimea, diving into property records, interviewing Benioff one-on-one, and the community's reaction.
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This week, the composer and musical director behind the upcoming Cirque du Soleil show was in town. Evan Duffy is based in Los Angeles but was on the island to begin the process of hiring local musicians for the show.
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The long-running web series started as a talk show on HPR about 25 years ago. It then expanded its horizon, adding a video component and morphing into an online broadcast.
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Lāna'i will be getting federally subsidized air service for the first time. Mokulele Airlines and Pacific Air Charters have submitted competitive bids. Both are proposing 42 weekly round trips between Lānaʻi and Honolulu, and 21 weekly round trips to Maui. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports the selection process is currently underway.
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Foodland Farms Lahaina will reopen Wednesday at 10 a.m. after closing last August. Its larger sister store, Foodland Lahaina, was located off Front Street and is still closed after sustaining serious damage.
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Ever wonder what happens to unsold fish at the Honolulu Fish Auction? The nonprofit Aloha Harvest recently began rescuing that fish through a new partnership, but they need some help with the large supply.
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A conference coming later this month aims to boost Native Hawaiian-owned businesses — and it's doing so with some unique connections. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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The makers of SPAM have partnered with local artist Kamea Hadar for a limited-edition can that pays homage to Maui residents impacted by the wildfires. It features the yellow hibiscus, Hawaiʻi's state flower, and the lokelani rose, Maui's flower. About 30,000 cases of the special cans will be available only in Hawai‘i. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.
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The public-private partnership would deliver a new stadium, 4,500 residential units, as well as retail and commercial spaces. The chosen master developer will operate and maintain the facility for 30 years.