Economy

The federal government supports Hawaiʻi's food banks in a variety of ways, but there's a risk of that support drying up under the Trump administration. Some of that support has already stopped or has been put on pause. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote and Mark Ladao have more.

For the first time, the federal government is designating an entire state — Hawaiʻi — as an Economic Development District. The Conversation learned more about the opportunities for federal funding.

Archivists are working to preserve decades of moving images from Hawaiʻi's news broadcasts in the ‘Ulu’ulu Digital Archive; Oʻahu's fungi may offer a solution to plastic pollution

Oʻahu's office real estate market underwent many changes during the COVID-19 pandemic as people worked from home and companies downsized or moved out. But a new report says the office market rebounded in 2024. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor-in-Chief Janis Magin.

The state House of Representatives majority caucus will focus on preparing keiki for school, combating high costs of living and food insecurity across the state. They also shared that natural resource preservation and food insecurity are also priorities.

Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed households — or ALICE — is how Aloha United Way refers to those who make too much to qualify for government assistance, but not enough to cover the basic necessities to live in Hawaiʻi.

The Council on Revenues has increased the general fund growth rate for this year from 3.5% to 6.4%. The increase is largely due to a significant increase in estate tax collections likely due to the death of one significantly wealthy person.

The uncertainty of a new presidential administration and the widespread bird flu in the U.S. are two additional wrinkles that could increase inflation and hurt the local economy over the next few years.

Hawaiʻi’s population is aging rapidly, and one way to keep the economy afloat is by investing in education for children — who will eventually carry the economy when they enter the workforce.

Working families in Hawaiʻi could end up paying more in taxes if President-elect Donald Trump implements some of his proposed policies, but analysts say there’s a way the state can help.