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Practical guides for Hawaiʻi business owners, residents, and visitors.

Contractors

How to Hire a Contractor in Hawaii

What to look for, what to ask, and how to verify a license before signing anything.

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Real Estate

Buying a Home in Hawaii: What to Know First

Hawaii real estate has its own rules — leasehold vs fee simple, closing costs, and island-specific market dynamics.

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Small Business

Hawaii's $16 Minimum Wage: What It Means for Your Business

January 1 brought Hawaii's biggest single-step wage increase in years. Here's what employers need to know.

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Shipping

Inter-Island Shipping Costs After Young Brothers Rate Hike

Rates went up 25.75% in January. What that means for neighbor island businesses and residents.

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Tourism

Tours & Activities in Hawaii: How to Find the Right One

From snorkel charters to hiking tours — what to look for and how to book directly with local operators.

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Business

Hawaii's Construction Industry: State of the Market

Construction is leading every sector in Hawaii job growth. What's driving it and what it means for contractors.

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Travel

Getting Around Hawaii: Car Rental and Transportation

Everything you need to know about renting a car, taking the bus, and getting between islands.

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Business

Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Merger: What Changed

Two years after the $1.9B deal closed, what's different for travelers and employees.

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