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Hawaii Tourism Asia: More China direct flights needed
August 25, 2012 HONOLULU (AP)— The number of Chinese travelers to Hawaii surged 43 percent during the first half of this year, making China the fastest growing market for the state’s visitor industry. more »»
The Chamber View: Candidate participation is necessary for real choice
August 25, 2012 Last week the Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee (COMPAC) conducted its candidate endorsement process, with 12 chamber members dedicating their time to serve on this committee. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 24, 2012
August 24, 2012 Keauhou Beach Hotel to be closed HONOLULU — More than 100 people will soon lose their jobs after a decision by Kamehameha Schools to close the Keauhou Beach Hotel on the Big Island. more »» 
Alaska, Hawaii talk about natural gas deals
August 24, 2012 ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaskans hoping to find markets for natural gas may one day find buyers in Hawaii, but neither state is ready for deals to be signed. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 22, 2012
August 22, 2012 Phoenix-Hawaii flights added HONOLULU — Allegiant Travel Co. says it will begin offering nonstop flights from Phoenix to Honolulu starting on Feb. 7. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 21, 2012
August 21, 2012 Exporter forum set for Friday HONOLULU — A small business exporter forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Oahu. U.S. Sen. Daniel K. more »»
Hawaii jobless rate unchanged — at 6.4%
August 18, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s seasonally adjusted unemployment last month held steady at 6.4 percen. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 18, 2012
August 18, 2012 EPA to honor algae, biofuels technology HONOLULU — A Honolulu company that develops algae for use in biofuels is receiving a clean technology award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. U.S. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 17, 2012
August 17, 2012 Honolulu Consumer Price Index up 2.8% HONOLULU — Honolulu’s Consumer Price Index increased 2.8 percent during the first half of the year. That’s according to the U.S. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 16, 2012
August 16, 2012 Hawaiian adds Maui flights HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines is doubling its nonstop flights between Maui and California’s Bay Area. The airline says that starting Oct. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 15, 2012
August 15, 2012 Plea deal in police scheme HONOLULU — Four Honolulu police officers have pleaded no contest in a scheme to receive unearned overtime by falsifying reports. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 14, 2012
August 14, 2012 Hawaii Gas seeks liquefied gas HONOLULU — A gas company is seeking federal approval to import liquefied natural gas to Hawaii from the Mainland. more »»
The Chamber View: ‘Business-friendly’ candidates to gain chamber’s support
August 11, 2012 The Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee has been endorsing candidates for many election years, and this year is no exception. more »» 
Names & Faces
August 10, 2012 * Troy Roble has been named director of sales for the Maui division of Honolulu-based solar energy firm RevoluSun. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 10, 2012
August 10, 2012 Hawaiian Telcom earnings lower HONOLULU — Hawaiian Telcom says its profits were down nearly 18 percent in the second quarter as depreciation costs rose because of investments in its broadband network. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 9, 2012
August 9, 2012 Pahoa to get shopping center PAHOA, Hawaii — A $20 million shopping center is being planned for Pahoa. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 8, 2012
August 8, 2012 Oahu house and condo sales up HONOLULU — The Honolulu Board of Realtors says July was a good month for Oahu single-family homes and condominiums. more »»
Lawsuits allege Hawaii homeowners lost millions
August 8, 2012 HONOLULU (AP) — Lawsuits allege hundreds of Hawaii residents should have received higher prices when selling their homes through nonjudicial foreclosure auctions. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 7, 2012
August 7, 2012 UH-Hilo looks to trim $5. more »»
Business / In Brief • Aug. 4, 2012
August 4, 2012 Utility seeks biofuel approval HONOLULU — The Big Island’s electric utility is asking the state Public Utilities Commission to approve a new contract it has to buy 16 million gallons of biofuels eac... more »» |
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