May 31, 20006
'These guys are not greedy'
When Continental Pacific LLC faced community opposition on the Big Island over plans to develop beachfront residential lots several years ago, the Florida company won over many critics by providing more than three miles of beach access for the public.
Honolulu Advertiser
May 30, 2006
Not all see Kahuku home-purchase plan as 'win-win'
KAHUKU - Many Kahuku residents were receptive to a prospective developer's proposal yesterday to allow them to buy their affordable rental homes, easing fears that they may lose their homes from the anticipated sale of 1,800 acres by Campbell Estate.
Honolulu Advertiser
May 30, 2006
Mayor seeks Kahuku compromise
Mayor Mufi Hannemann today will present his plan to address concerns of Kahuku residents fearing the loss of their affordable rental homes from the anticipated sale of 1,800 acres by the estate of James Campbell.
Honolulu Advertiser
May 25, 2006
HTA earmarks millions for environment
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has chosen 22 projects for $2 million in funding to preserve the state's natural environment in the interests of sustainable tourism.
Pacific Business News | Hawaii Tourism Authority | PDF (2006 Award Winners)
May 25, 2006
Slower economy in forecast
Hawai'i's economy continues to chug along at a solid pace, but there are signs growth is slowing, according to a forecast released yesterday by the University of Hawai'i Economic Research Organization.
Honolulu Advertiser
May 24, 2006
SBA loans still available in flood cases
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is reaching out to local businesses that suffered flood damage, to make sure owners know about loan opportunities.
Pacific Business News
May 23, 2006
Hurricane kit urged despite mild forecast
Two to three tropical cyclones could move through the central Pacific over the next several months, a forecast that is slightly below average but still potentially dangerous for Hawai'i.
Honolulu Advertiser
May 22, 2006
Oahu Under Seige: North Shore Being Threatened by Development
Pending official status, the arduous liberation of the Paumalu - Pupukea Bluffs parcel from offshore corporate owners was a monumental victory for the residents of Oahu and surfers from around the globe.
Surfline.com
May 20, 2006
Residents get $273K in federal storm aid
More than 360 Hawai'i residents have applied for federal disaster relief and $272,697 in federal grants have been issued, but officials say those numbers are expected to increase as the state gets a better idea of how much damage was caused by heavy rains this spring.
Honolulu Advertiser
May 20, 2006
Tourism slows, inflation rises
Hawai'i's economy remains on track for another year of solid growth, though there are signs tourism growth is slowing and inflation is rising, the state said yesterday.
Honolulu Advertiser
May 19, 2006
Group Files Lawsuit Against Turtle Bay Hotel Project
A community group calling itself Keep the North Shore Country filed a lawsuit on Friday against the city and the company that wants to build five hotels near the Turtle Bay Resort.
The Hawaii Channel KITV 4 News
May 18, 2006
Aikau surf meet renewed for 10 years
Quiksilver Inc. and the Aikau family have announced a 10-year joint commitment to continue the Quiksilver, Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau.
Pacific Business News
May 16, 2006
Volunteers to police the environment
You've heard of Neighborhood Watch programs. Hawaii has Makai Watch programs. "Makai" is Hawaiian for "ocean." More than 30 volunteers have completed training to launch the first Makai Watch program on Oahu, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said Tuesday.
Pacific Business News
May 13, 2006
Cost of everything expected to go up
Matson Navigation Co. - the state's No. 1 ocean cargo carrier - will boost its fuel surcharge next month, adding to a round of price increases that has many consumers pinching their pennies.
Honolulu Advertiser
May 12, 2006
HDOA Launches Seals of Quality Program
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture announced the launch of the Hawai`i Seals of Quality program, a branding strategy developed to distinguish quality Hawai`i-grown agriculture and value-added products in the marketplace.
Hawaii Dept of Agriculture
May 11, 2006
Mayor joins in Kahuku planning
Campbell Estate seeks to sell 2,000 acres that includes affordable housing. Mayor Mufi Hannemann says he hopes he can come up with a way to keep 70 Kahuku families in their affordable homes while not disrupting Campbell Estate's plans to sell its lands.
Honolulu Star Bulletin
May 10, 2006
Oahu: Peaceful in the 'off-season'
The true stars of Oahu's famed North Shore aren't the actors in ABC's "Lost" or top-selling musician Jack Johnson, they're the monster waves that roll in every winter.
CNN | MSNBC
May 8, 2006
Chamber seeks Lingle veto
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii has called on Gov. Linda Lingle to veto a bill to expand jobless benefits and tax businesses to fund them.
Pacific Business News
May 5, 2006
Meat marketing in Hawaii updated - Growing local sales for North Shore Cattle Co.
Hawaii cattle marketings are running 15 percent lower than a year ago, based on the latest monthly figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Pacific Business News
May 2, 2006
Waimea Valley names new director
Rona Rodenhurst, who has worked for the past 19 years with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, is the new director of the Waimea Valley Audubon Center on Oahu's North Shore.
Pacific Business News
May 2, 2006
Surfboard blanks on the rebound
A shortage of surfboard blanks that threatened to crimp Hawai'i's celebrated surfing industry is starting to work itself out, with some people saying there could be a glut of the foam cores by the end of the year.
Honolulu Advertiser
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