Business & Tourism
Hawaiâiâs economy, in all its complexities.
What do we talk about when we talk about âthe economyâ in the Islands? We talk about the cost of living, the cost of doing business, what it takes to make Hawaiâi a place where people can succeed, where they can build a career or a business and afford to raise a family. We cover such issues as Hawaiâiâs efforts to maintain a strong, sustainable tourism industry, but also its attempts diversify the economy. We look at everything from small business success stories to major players such as Hawaiian Airlines and the hotel industry.
News

These airlines are now neighbors in terminals at two major Mainland airports
Hawaiian Airlines has joined Alaska Airlines at terminals in Los Angeles International Airport and New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 25, 2025

What's next for the former Dave & Buster's spot in Ward Village?
Aloha State Daily reached out to representatives of Ward Village to find out more.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 19, 2025

John White talks about his new role with Hawaiâi Farm Project
White was named CEO of the organization in March. Hawaiâi Farm Project brands include Maui Gold Pineapple, Maui Pineapple Tour, Maui Pineapple Store, Maui Chocolate Tour, Lahaina Honey Company and Maui Farm Events.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 18, 2025

The Future is Keiki Market comes to KÄhala Mall
More than a dozen young entrepreneurs have been getting a lesson in business and entrepreneurship through Vivistop Honolulu's Dream Incubator program, which culminates with The Future is Keiki Market this weekend.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 17, 2025

Tiki's Grill & Bar expands to Japan
Tiki's Tokyo â a partnership between Tiki's Grill & Bar and Tiki's SHIBUYA Limited Liability Partnership â will open April 25. It's the restaurant's first location outside of the Islands.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 11, 2025

RevoluSun: Homeowners beware of âmisleadingâ sales tactics by Mainland solar companies
RevoluSunâs Eric Carlson shares tips for individuals who may be targeted by door-to-door scammers. âIf it feels off, it probably is,â he said in an interview with Aloha State Daily.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 09, 2025

High school students from across Hawaiâi compete in Maritime Welding Competition
Organizers said the goal of the event was to raise awareness of local opportunities for "well-paying careers in in maritime manufacturing, such as welding, machining and logistics," and for local companies to share specific career opportunities available within the community.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 08, 2025

Brother-sister duo from Oâahu bring L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to the Big Apple
Franchisees Henry and Sephra Engel already have locations in Manhattan's Lower East Side and East Harlem but opened their third restaurant in Brooklyn on March 20.
Stephanie SalmonsApril 04, 2025

Community Voices: We can do more to help Hawaiâi businesses rebound
Hawaiâiâs anemic economic growth â the second slowest in the country â should be a sign that we havenât done enough to help local business rebound since the Covid-19 lockdowns. If anything, it seems weâre doing the opposite. The major tax hikes that are still alive in the current legislative session all promise to be significant burdens on local businesses.
Keliʻi Akina & Ph.D.April 04, 2025

Pipikaula Corner: Did stocks just "plunge" and "tumble" after tariff announcement?
Here's an important skill to develop when decoding the news put in front of you â look at the scale. Now let's walk through today's headlines about the stock market, including taking a look at some of Hawaiâi's publicly traded companies.
A. Kam NapierApril 03, 2025

Longtime Hawaii attorney Gerald Clay wants his legacy to be âPartneringâ
âPartnering", a collaborative approach designed to help groups become more effective, is an alternative to the legal systemâs traditional dispute resolution because it promotes dispute prevention among stakeholders, says Clay, who is a trained facilitator. He recently wrote an article for the Hawaiâi Bar Journal about why he launched Clay Partnering LLC, a company that aims to positively impact local businesses, nonprofits, government agencies and beyond.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosApril 02, 2025

Kīlauea's eruption has paused again
There have been 15 episodes of "lava fountaining" separated by pauses in activity since the current eruption began on Dec. 23, 2024. The latest episode ended Wednesday.
Stephanie SalmonsMarch 28, 2025