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BusinessMay 17, 2026

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market

Hawaii's recent catastrophic flooding has devastated local farms, leaving many farmers struggling

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BusinessMar 11, 2026

Fragrant flower lei, synonymous with Hawaii, face competition from cheaper imports

Flower garlands are synonymous with Hawaii

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BusinessMay 28, 2025

Hawaii's governor signs new hotel tax legislation to help cope with climate change

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has signed legislation boosting a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address eroding shorelines, wildfires and other consequences of climate change

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BusinessMay 25, 2025

An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii

An Oregon man who quit his job at a tire company and liquidated his retirement savings to set sail for Hawaii with his cat reached his destination Saturday

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BusinessMay 16, 2025

Sailing from Oregon to Hawaii after quitting his job turns a man with a cat into social media star

A 29-year-old former tire shop manager who quit his job and cashed in his retirement savings to buy a sailboat has become a social media sensation as he sails from Oregon to Hawaii with his cat, Phoenix

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BusinessApr 1, 2025

Maui mayor's plan to phase out vacation rentals would increase housing but shrink the economy

A new report by University of Hawaii economists says an unprecedented proposal from Maui’s mayor to phase out vacation rental condos would alleviate a severe housing shortage aggravated by the 2023 wildfires

BusinessMar 12, 2025

Wally Amos, 88, of cookie fame, died at home in Hawaii. He lost Famous Amos but found other success

The creator of the Famous Amos cookie empire has died

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BusinessFeb 6, 2025

What to know about what's tying up a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims

The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire settlement

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BusinessJan 16, 2025

Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market as climate change fuels higher premiums

Hawaii lawmakers are beginning a new legislative session with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market