Hawaii Business Magazine

PUC allows Hawaiian Electric to sell assets
The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission on Thursday finally answered Hawaiian Electric’s request to sell accounts receivables to secure short-term financing. The answer is yes, but with conditions because Commissioners have some concerns. KITV4.

Naval war games partnership in Hawaiʻi features 29 countries
The biennial Rim of the Pacific Exercise, the world’s largest recurring naval warfare exercise, kicked off in Hawaiʻi this week as warships, aircraft and personnel from 29 countries gathered in the islands. Star-Advertiser.

State expects upcoming energy study to answer cost and carbon questions for Hawaiʻi
The energy office is examining whether liquefied natural gas would be a practical replacement for low-sulphur fuel oil. Civil Beat.

Officials criticize Ag Department for invasive species management amid budget concerns
The department has been questioned about detailed planning and action to manage dangerous pests for months. Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Hawai‘i to receive more than $6.6 million in federal funding to build more housing
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Development, on Wednesday announced Hawai‘i has been awarded more than $6.6 million in new federal grant funding to help build more housing. Big Island Now.

Hawaiʻi visitor industry downturn to extend well past spring
The deals are up but travelers are way down for summer through the end of the year in Hawaii, especially on Maui. Star-Advertiser.

Youth correctional facility turns to takeout to address cook shortage
The facility’s lengthy hiring process has made it difficult to hire cooks and increased its reliance on meals ordered from nearby restaurant chains. Civil Beat.

Leeward Oahu residents have praise, concerns over HECO program to cut power ahead of wildfire threats
HECO held a community informational meeting Thursday evening in Māʻili, where dry brush on hillsides can easily catch fire and threaten the neighborhoods below. Hawaii News Now. KHON2.

Homeless encampment under Makiki bridge prompts growing alarm
From stolen bikes to fires, neighbors are putting a spotlight on a homeless encampment in Makiki. The encampment is beneath the bridge on Anapuni Street. Hawaii News Now.

The new Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center rents equipment and space for small businesses to ramp up production… read more.

Pride Festival returns, but no parade this year in downtown Hilo
The Hawaii Island LGBTQ+ Pride board made the difficult decision to forgo the parade and focus all efforts on the festival after the recent death of Pride advocate and community leader Greg Lupton. Tribune-Herald.

Maui County awards contract to review Aug. 8 fire response
Maui awarded a contract Tuesday to an undisclosed company to review the response Opens in a new tab of the Maui Emergency Management Agency during the fatal Aug. 8 wildfires. Star-Advertiser.

Rebuilding is finally getting started in Lahaina’s burn zone
The restoration of sewer and water lines is coming along while most residential lots and many commercial properties have been cleared. Civil Beat. Maui Now. Hawaii News Now.

State to hold mortgage assistance event for those impacted by Maui wildfires
Banks with mortgages affected by the Maui fires will be face-to-face with their customers Friday and Saturday.  Hawaii News Now.

New parking policies, rates to take effect July 1 for Wailuku Garage parking
The County of Maui Department of Transportation announced the implementation of updated parking management policies at the Wailuku Garage, located at 30 N. Church St. in Wailuku town. Maui Now.