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Insights from the first meeting of the Maui Economic Recovery Commission; Efforts underway to restore several historic properties amid heavy rain forecasts
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A Hawaiʻi author and law professor highlights institutional corruption in new paper; Entrepreneurs are bringing a new sour candy to Hawaiʻi's shelves
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Real estate, tourism and the federal government have dominated Hawaiʻi's economic growth for years. But the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism reports that film, agriculture, and renewable energy are among the top emerging industries. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.
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For many investors in the stock market, 2023 was a good year. The S&P 500 Index finished the year with a gain of 25%. But for some of Hawaiʻi's most widely-held stocks, the year was much more complicated. HPR's Bill Dorman looks at part of the year's local investor scorecard.
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Hawaiʻi's minimum wage increases to $14 an hour on Monday, the first day of 2024. In 2022, the state Legislature passed legislation raising the state's minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2028.
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As we close out 2023, we're looking at how investors in some publicly-held local companies did this year. As HPR's Bill Dorman reports, when it comes to the banking sector, it was a challenging and busy year.
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Gov. Josh Green said Monday he is asking for millions more to reduce the risk of wildfires statewide. The proposed budget is Green's first since a fast-moving wildfire killed at least 100 people and destroyed Maui's historic town of Lahaina on Aug. 8.
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A recent University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization report predicts that jobs will grow about 1% in 2024, and visitor arrivals will remain relatively flat. Visitor spending is also expected to be lower than in 2023. HPR's Jason Ubay has more.
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It’s no secret that the Christmas shopping season is crucial for retailers. So how are local businesses doing when it comes to preparations for the holidays? We get a progress report from Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier.
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How do we make life in Hawaiʻi more sustainable? A growing number of people are suggesting a closer look at the concept of a circular economy – we'll tell you what that means, and get a preview of an important conference on the topic coming at the University of Hawaiʻi.