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New report offers insights into struggles of small businesses on Oʻahu

University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s “Investigating and Tackling Barriers and Needs for Small Business Success in Honolulu” also provides roadmap to address those hurdles, which include gaps in financial access, workforce development, market competition and technological innovation.

Longtime Hawaiʻi County Council member Sue Lee Loy to tackle new challenges in State Legislature

A new session of the Hawai‘i Legislature begins today and so does the next public service chapter of a former Hawai‘i County Council member.

Big Island Now poll No. 23: What is the biggest need for public schools on the Big Island?

Public schools in Hawaiʻi face many challenges. What do you think is the biggest need this upcoming school year? Take Big Island Now’s poll.

Row, Row, Row that Boat Across the Pacific, Californian Nears Big Island Finish Line

It’s been more than 70 days since Carlo Facchino left San Francisco in his 19-foot classic-style ocean rowboat. Just him. Alone.

Council Gets Update About EPIC Permitting System

Hawai‘i County Council members got an update about the county’s new building permit system Tuesday, Aug. 2, during a meeting of the council’s Public Works and Mass Transit Committee, and while challenges still exist, strides are being made.