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State Purchase of former Maui Hotel Provides Short-term Housing for Fire Survivors, Long-term Housing for Teachers and Other Workforce Residents of the Valley Isle
Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — HHFDC announced today that it closed on the purchase of the former Maui Sun Hotel in Kīhei from Haggai International Institute for Advanced Leadership Training.
State Purchase of former Maui Hotel Provides Short-term Housing for Fire Survivors, Long-term Housing for Teachers and Other Workforce Residents of the Valley Isle
Hawaii Digital Equity Plan Approved by Federal Officials
Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office — Federal approval was given this week to the state’s Digital Equity Plan, paving the way for federal funding to provide greater internet access statewide and addressing other diverse digital needs.
Hawaii Digital Equity Plan Approved by Federal Officials
Hawaii’s Visitor Industry Continued to Struggle in February 2024
In February 2024, a total of 772,480 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands and total visitor spending measured in nominal dollars was $1.66 billion, according to preliminary statistics from DBEDT.
Hawaii’s Visitor Industry Continued to Struggle in February 2024
DBEDT Establishes Military and Community Relations Office
DBEDT has established a Military and Community Relations Office which will focus on effective collaboration and transparency between the State of Hawaii, county governments, the community and the U.S. Department of Defense.
DBEDT Establishes Military and Community Relations Office
Hawaii February Unemployment Rate at 3.1 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February was 3.1 percent, the same as in January.
Hawaii February Unemployment Rate at 3.1 Percent
HHFDC Selects Master Planner for Key Kapolei Parcel
Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — HHFDC has selected two experienced homebuilding companies to master plan and develop up to 900 affordable rental and for-sale homes at one of the largest, remaining undeveloped properties in the Villages of Kapolei.
HHFDC Selects Master Planner for Key Kapolei Parcel
Hawaii January Unemployment Rate at 3.1 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 3.1 percent, compared to the revised rate of 3.0 percent for the prior four months.
Hawaii January Unemployment Rate at 3.1 Percent
New Forecast Continues to Show Lower Economic Growth in Hawaii in 2024
DBEDT released its first quarter 2024 Statistical and Economic Report today.
New Forecast Continues to Show Lower Economic Growth in Hawaii in 2024
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