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Mississippi Publisher Looks To Buy Struggling Star-Advertiser And Other Hawaii Papers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Mississippi Publisher Looks To Buy Struggling Star-Advertiser And Other Hawaii Papers

Media mogul David Black, who merged Honolulu’s two daily newspapers, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada.

Danny De Gracia: The Truth About Why We Depend On Tourism In Hawaii

Danny De Gracia: The Truth About Why We Depend On Tourism In Hawaii

Hawaii’s regulatory framework is stacked against the mom-and-pop businesses in favor of large corporations and special interests.

University Of Hawaii Athletics Needs Your Money To Survive. Here’s How College Sports Finances Are Changing Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2014

University Of Hawaii Athletics Needs Your Money To Survive. Here’s How College Sports Finances Are Changing

UH’s lack of the big revenue seen by other college athletic programs is hampering its ability to compete, especially in the high-finance sport of football.

Oahu’s Shopping Malls Show Signs Of Life For The Holidays David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Oahu’s Shopping Malls Show Signs Of Life For The Holidays

After surviving pandemic lockdowns and the “retail apocolypse,” shopping centers find old friends and new optimism.

‘We’re Liking What We See’: How The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Came Together Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

‘We’re Liking What We See’: How The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Came Together

Hawaiian Airlines’ CEO said his company had to pay serious attention to an offer made several months ago by his counterpart at Alaska.

Alaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines In $1.9 Billion Deal Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Alaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines In $1.9 Billion Deal

The two airlines said the agreement would give consumers greater choice and set the foundation for growth.

Lawmakers Discuss Draft Report On Maui Business And Jobs Recovery David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Lawmakers Discuss Draft Report On Maui Business And Jobs Recovery

Recommendations include business loan forgiveness, enhanced childcare and worker training.

The Honolulu Liquor Commission’s New Administrator Plans Changes Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2023

The Honolulu Liquor Commission’s New Administrator Plans Changes

New administrator Sal Petilos assumes the helm as the commission faces staff shortages, a backlog of license applications and a federal lawsuit.

Hawaiian Electric Has Ample Cash For Now But Few Answers To Key Questions Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiian Electric Has Ample Cash For Now But Few Answers To Key Questions

An earnings call with investors highlighted uncertainties surrounding Hawaii’s electric utility and its parent following the Maui wildfires.

Hawaiian Electric Unveils Wildfire Mitigation Measures Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiian Electric Unveils Wildfire Mitigation Measures

Initial plans do not include a program to shut off power like those used in other states.