Business News

Hawaiʻi’s solar energy market has been flooded with residents trying to install systems before a major tax credit expires. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote has more from across the islands.

Hawaii Business Magazine editor-in-chief Jennifer Ablan spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about her new role.

The local shipping company has asked the Public Utilities Commission to approve a 25.75% rate increase. The company claims it has not been profitable since October 2023.

Demand for affordable housing in Hawaiʻi is rising, and so is the number of developers seeking to meet that demand. And now federal changes could mean more housing built. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin

Jason Gamel is with the American Resort Development Association. A recent ARDA report points to the generation of more than $518 million in the state tax coffers. HPR talked to Gamel to learn more.

When Hilo attorney Ted Hong filed a complaint against the Hawaii Medical Service Association years ago, he likened it to David and Goliath — HMSA is the largest health insurer in the state. HPR talked to Hong about a recent ruling.

Justin Parvizimotlagh began E.A.R.L., an East Coast-style sandwich shop, in an Oʻahu parking lot. In the decade since, the sandwich eatery has expanded to three locations and, more recently, became an internet sensation with a viral video series.

Gov. Josh Green spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the pullout of the Kapalua golf tournament on Maui due to the drought conditions.

The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council wants to undo fishing protections in the Pacific Ocean, which opponents say will hurt ocean ecosystems. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

The PGA Tour won't be starting the new year at Kapalua on Maui. The tour says the Plantation course is so baked and brown from a drought and a water dispute on the island of Maui that it can't be ready for The Sentry on Jan. 8-11.