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BLS: Honolulu’s inflation rate up 2.5%

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:21:55 +0000

Honolulu’s inflation is increasing, as shown in statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Obama gets partisan, outlines plan for business growth

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:21:51 +0000

Coming off a push for health-care reform that stressed political unity, President Barack Obama on Wednesday drew stark partisan lines as he laid out a plan to spur business growth.

Watts Constructors given chance to bid on Navy work

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:21:46 +0000

Honolulu-based Watts Constructors LLC was one of five companies selected by the U.S. Navy to bid on construction projects worth $97 million in the Pacific Northwest.

Release of refunds leads to 22% drop in Hawaii’s August tax collections

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:21:41 +0000

Hawaii general fund tax collections in August dropped more than 22 percent compared with the same month last year, the state Department of Taxation announced Wednesday.

Hawaii stocks mixed despite market gains

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:21:35 +0000

Hawaii stocks saw mixed results after the broader markets rebounded on Wednesday trading. (ALEX) (BOH) (CPF) (MLP) (HE)

Honolulu home sales down in August

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:21:28 +0000

Sales of existing homes and condominiums on Oahu declined in August, but the median sales price increased when compared with the same month last year, the Honolulu Board of Realtors reported Wednesday.

American Savings Bank’s president moves up his departure date

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:21:21 +0000

American Savings Bank President Timothy K. Schools will be leaving his post three months earlier than first announced. (HE)

Simply Wood Studios opens second Honolulu location

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:21:03 +0000

Simply Wood Studios has opened its second location in Honolulu.

Honolulu inflation rises 2.5%

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:47:28 +0000

Honolulu’s inflation rate accelerated during the first six months of this year, fueled in large part by rising gasoline prices and electricity rates, according to a recent government report.

Ritz-Carlton Kapalua foreclosure could work to buyers’ advantage

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:47:23 +0000

The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, which completed a $180 million renovation in 2008 as Hawaii tourism was softening and ventured into second homes just prior to the real estate meltdown, has joined the growing list of Hawaii hotels that are unable to meet loan obligations.