HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii economists are forecasting rising costs for residents and uncertainty for the state’s tourism industry. According to the University of Hawaii Economic Research ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Seth Colby has been named chief state economist by the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). In his role, he will serve as the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The U.S. military's economic benefit to Hawaii has been significantly overestimated, according to a new report from a consortium ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. State officials are preparing for the possibility that federal funding cuts for Hawaii could continue in 2026, with Gov. Josh ...

High global import tariffs and federal government policy uncertainties are expected to keep Hawaii’s economy in slow-growth mode for the next few years, according to a new state forecast. The state ...

The University of Hawaii’s Economic Research Organization reports the price of food will continue to rise in Hawaii. People shop for produce during the Hawaii State Farm Fair in Wahiawa in July.

Hawaii’s economy should maintain mild growth this year, according to a new state forecast that notes recent spikes in inflation and personal income. DBEDT did not change its outlook for the local ...

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Hawaii’s communities are rebuilding after fires and floods, and many local leaders say thoughtful tourism is now part of the recovery.