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Final draft of Hawai’i County General Plan 2045 to be released by end of July
The general plan will serve as a 25-year blueprint for the long-term growth and sustainable development of Hawaiʻi Island.
Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 3.0% in May – up 3,900 jobs year-over-year
Year-over-year, non-farm jobs have gone up by 3,900. But non-farm jobs are down 18,700 when compared to the last month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Educator externship held to advance creative technical skills for Hawai‘i teachers, enhance student workforce readiness
The event was a result of the Creative Industries Sector Partnership’s Career Awareness initiative, a workforce development collaboration between employers and educators.
University of Hawai‘i biomedical research grants pump millions into state economy
National Institutes of Health funding awarded to researchers supports employment and purchase of research-related goods, services and materials.
Gov. Green, partners working to enhance travel between Japan, Hawai‘i
Key among Gov. Green’s initiatives is the expansion of Global Entry for Japanese citizens. Global Entry, a trusted traveler program administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, expedites the customs and immigration process for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
Governor Green unveils 2024 policy report for ‘The Hawai‘i We Deserve’
The report details the Green Administration’s strategies for statewide challenges while describing initiatives to bolster Maui’s long-term recovery and Hawai‘i’s long-term resilience.
Senate ways and means committee advances bills on wildfire recovery, agriculture, more
The Committee on Ways and Means continues to support bills that aid the people of Maui, and the survivors and victims of the August 2023 wildfire.
The Nature Conservancy unveils expanded insurance policy for Hawai‘i coral reefs
The Nature Conservancy first purchased statewide coral reef insurance in 2022. The new policy doubles the area covered – as well as the minimum payout following a damaging hurricane or tropical storm.
Pandemic recovery ending, construction up for 2024, according to UHERO report
The UHERO report lists several key takeaways for the upcoming year.
Senate president on opening day of 2024 Hawai‘i Legislative Session: ‘Let’s go and fiercely tackle the problems ahead of us’
Sen. Ronald Kouchi or Kaua’i, who has led the chamber since 2015, conveyed a message of interconnectedness and collaboration necessary to tackle the issues facing the state during this session and beyond.
Sustainable luxury offered at new resort along Hanalei Bay on Kauaʻi
The former St. Regis Princeville Resort has reopened as 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, the latest in a global chain of luxury wellness retreats.
Gov. Green’s inaugural State of the State outlines bold action, concrete plans for Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green delivered his inaugural State of the State address Monday to a joint session of the 32nd Hawai‘i State Legislature, pledging to take on housing, climate change, homelessness and poverty; and he presented his plan about how to tackle these long-standing, challenging issues.
$1M Gift From HMSA Endows Health Economics Professorship at UHERO
The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association has donated $1 million to establish the HMSA Distinguished Endowed Professorship in Health Economics at the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization in UH-Mānoa’s College of Social Sciences.
County Lays Out Priorities to Bolster Economy After COVID-19
County officials are currently looking at ways to budget their newly-received CARES Act federal funding of $80 million to assist in economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ige Plans to Extend 14-Day Quarantine for Mainland, International Travelers
Gov. David Ige plans to extend the 14-day quarantine for transpacific and international travelers beyond June 30.
Economic Reopening Will Come in Phases, Officials Say
For more than a month, Hawai‘i’s economy has been shut down in an effort stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DBEDT Appreciative Of Legislative Efforts
State lawmakers approved funding for a range of critical programs that are designed to help in growing and diversifying Hawai’i’s economy.
DBEDT: Hawai’i Economy Holds Steady
Hawai’i’s economy will continue to hold stable growth over the next few years, according to the recently released fourth quarter 2015 Statistical and Economic Report.
Report: Astronomy Impacts State Economy with Over $168 Million
Report released by UHERO tallies numbers for astronomy sector spending in 2012 statewide.