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Hawaii Governor Mulls New Insurance Program As Extreme Weather Raises Risk Factors
Challenges facing homeowners on Maui after the wildfires have prompted concerns that insurers may find the island state too risky.
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.
Screen Shot/Civil Beat/2023
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Economists Sumner La Croix And Carl Bonham
The economists say Maui’s economy appears to be in better shape than anticipated, and they don’t expect Japanese visitors to return to pre-pandemic levels anytime this decade.
Courtesy: Darice McGuire
Uncertainty And Delays Are Too Much For Some Lahaina Businesses. They’re Calling It Quits
Cheeseburger in Paradise was a top revenue producer for Maui for decades but its owners have decided not to try to reopen. Other firms are making the same decision.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Governor Sticks To Reopening West Maui To Tourists Next Week
Gov. Josh Green says he’s sympathetic to those who aren’t ready for the visitors to return but Maui and the state need the money they bring.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
UH Economists Give ‘Initial Take’ On Maui’s Long Road To Recovery
Housing and labor shortages are top concerns when the rebuilding phase begins.
Courtesy: Jason Mahon
Lahaina Businesses Hoping To Reopen Face Daunting Challenges
From unsafe water to uncertainty over future earnings, obstacles line the path of recovery for businesses in and around the burn zone
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
West Maui May Reopen To Tourism On Oct. 8 As Economic Slowdown Predicted
The Hawaii governor also plans to distribute $1,200 to each adult affected by the Lahaina blaze.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Economic Shocks From Wildfires Reverberate Across Maui
Local businesses struggle to cope as visitor spending drops $15 million per day, economists say.
Ken Love
USDA Program Helps Hawaii Farmers Offset High Shipping Costs
Of the $3 million allotted to the federal program last year, farmers in Hawaii received over $1.2 million.