Hawaii Ranked Worst State for Business Again
For the second straight year, CNBC ranked Hawaii 50th in its annual America's Top States for Business report, placing the islands last among all 50 states.
DAWSON Rebrands to LAUKOA Under Hawaiian Native Corporation
Effective June 29, the family of companies formerly operating as DAWSON has officially become LAUKOA, a new unified brand under Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC), the Honolulu-based Native Hawaiian Organization that owns the enterprise.
Hawaii's Millionaire Tax Pushes the State Into the Nation's Highest Tax Bracket
A new tax bracket that took effect this year raises Hawaii's top marginal state income tax rate to 11% for the state's highest-income residents. The new rate applies to taxable income above $5 million for single filers and $10 million for married couples filing jointly.
Grace Pacific Steps In to Keep Maui Quarry Running
After HC&D announced plans last month to close its Maui quarry, Grace Pacific has agreed to acquire the operation through its subsidiary, Kahala Concrete.