Hawaiʻi becomes first state to invest in elder care infrastructure
The newly launched Kupuna Caregivers Program will help working caregivers pay for vital support services for their elderly charges.
City to hold final Important Ag Lands community meeting
Governor Ige has said he intends to increase Hawaiʻi’s food-production capacity. However, sprawling housing developments like Hoʻopili continue to put this goal further out of reach.
Proposed revisions to Central Oʻahu Plan available for review
The revised document is an update to the county’s guide for the future of Wahiawā, Mililani, Mililani Mauka, Waipiʻo, Kunia, Waikele and Waipahu.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers seek exemption from Jones Act
Proponents of exempting Hawaiʻi from the domestic build requirement say it would create a larger market and foster greater competition in ocean shipping for the noncontiguous trades.
Demand for office and technical professionals spikes across Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi's largest human resources organization says demand for office and technical workers has picked up significantly on all islands.
Hawaiʻi’s alternative industries get a federal boost
More than $5 million in federal grants will help develop Hawai‘i's agriculture, clean tech, manufacturing and healthcare industries.
Invasive insects are devastating Hawaiʻi Island’s cottage agriculture industry—help is on the way
Two highly pervasive invasives are destroying iconic Big Island crops; the state legislature is working on bills that would fund new efforts to combat the pests.