Business
Young Brothers Raised Inter-Island Shipping Rates 26%. Here Is What That Costs You.
Young Brothers raised inter-island freight rates 25.75% on January 1. That follows a 46% increase in 2020. In five years, costs are up roughly 80%. Here is what that means for neighbor island businesses and residents.
Hawai'i Construction Keeps Booming
While tourism slows and retail stays cautious, construction is leading every sector in Hawaii job growth. A $4 billion stadium project in Halawa, a major housing push and military construction are keeping contractors busier than they have been in years.
Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Added 1,100 Jobs
Two years after the $1.9 billion deal closed, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines say the merger is ahead of schedule financially and has added more than 1,100 net new jobs.
Big Island Developers File for Bankruptcy. Waikoloa Plaza Isn't Closing.
Meridian Pacific Ltd., the developer behind Waikoloa Plaza and several other Big Island projects, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection through a group of affiliated development companies.
IKEA Now Ships Small Items Directly to Hawaiʻi
IKEA has expanded its small-item shipping service to include Hawaiʻi, allowing customers to order eligible products online and have them delivered directly to their home addresses. Until now, many shoppers relied on freight forwarders or mainland shipping services to access IKEA products.
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.
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.
Hawaii Shipping Just Got More Expensive Again
Young Brothers, the state's primary interisland cargo shipping company, raised its rates another 3% on July 1.
The Big Scramble - Hawaii AG reaches settlement in egg price-fixing case Hawaii
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez just cracked open a massive antitrust case, securing a nationwide settlement with major egg producers like Cal-Maine Foods and Hickman's Egg Ranch.
Electric Aircraft Begin Test Flights Across Hawaii
BETA Technologies has launched Hawaii's first electric aircraft demonstration program, kicking off a six-to-eight-week flight campaign to see how battery-powered planes perform in the islands.
Ala Moana May Turn Former Neiman Marcus Into Smaller Stores
Ala Moana Center is considering a different approach for the former Neiman Marcus space: divide it into multiple storefronts instead of replacing it with a single department store.
Former Xerox Hawaii Leaders Launch New Local Tech Company
Former Xerox Hawaii President Glenn Sexton has launched BizTech Hawaii, a Honolulu-based document management and managed print services company. Joining him are Grant Higa, who serves as vice president of sales and operations, and Senior Account Manager Tori Kaneshiro. Sexton and Higa each spent more than 30 years with Xerox Hawaii before starting the new venture.
New Lease Secures 140 Jobs at Kauai Coffee
The company has signed a new 15-year lease for its 3,100-acre coffee farm in Kalaheo, securing the future of one of Hawaii's largest agricultural operations and protecting 141 local jobs.
Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water is now on shelves in Japan
Hilo-based Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water has launched in Japan through two major retail chains, Lawson convenience stores and Seijo Ishii specialty grocery shops.
Looking for Shipping & Logistics Partner? Hawaii Foreign-Trade Zone Offers Free Logistics Directory
Hawai‘i Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 offers a free online directory of third-party logistics providers and freight forwarding companies.
A Seattle dumpling chain just opened its first Hawaii location at Ala Moana Center
The Seattle-based dumpling chain has opened at Ala Moana Center, marking its first expansion into Hawaii.
Hawaii Made Conference Connects Local Entrepreneurs and Businesses
Zippy's Closes One of Its Las Vegas Locations
Zippy's is pulling back on the mainland, closing one of its Las Vegas restaurants
Amazon's proposed $600 million fulfillment center in West Oahu is running into community pushback and zoning complications before a single shovel hits the ground.
The project, which would represent one of the largest private investments in Hawaii in recent years
OHA's board is set to reconsider a $172,500 due-diligence vote tied to its proposed acquisition of KITV and KIKU
The move signals renewed momentum behind a deal that would give the Office of Hawaiian Affairs a significant foothold in local broadcast media.
Commercial fishing boats could soon return to waters that have been off-limits for years.
A new executive order reopens two Pacific marine national monuments to commercial fishing, including Papahānaumokuākea.
HMSA Hit Pause. Here's Why Hawaii Doctors Were Worried.
Governor Josh Green convinced HMSA to delay a major payment change for Hawaii's primary care doctors until January 2027.
Hawaii Economy Forecast to Grow 1.7% in 2026
The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism projects Hawaii's GDP will expand 1.7%
Amazon's $600M Kapolei Fulfillment Center Clears Key Community Hurdle
Amazon fulfillment center in Kapolei received tentative support from the local community.
How to Register a Business in Hawaii Online
A practical step-by-step guide to registering a business in Hawaii online — covering DCCA registration, the General Excise Tax license, federal EIN, and what to expect.