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Hawaii’s foreign-born residents make up about 20 percent of our population and are not only essential workers, they are our relatives, our co-workers, and our friends.
Source: Hawaii Star.

The number of people leaving in fiscal 2020 was almost five times
what local economic researchers were predicting just weeks ago
Source: Hawaii Star.

Gov. David Ige signed a 17th COVID-19 emergency proclamation reducing the state’s mandatory self-quarantine period for travelers entering the state and traveling between
Source: Hawaii Star.

Hawaii sportswear brand Kahala this week released a special edition aloha shirt marking the 40th anniversary of Hawaii chapter of The Nature
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“This is the number one drop zone in the world. More people jump out of airplanes at Dillingham than any place else in the world, so it’s a travesty.”
Source: Hawaii Star.

“The pandemic has caused tremendous financial hardship for many people… We want to offer them the opportunity for a new career in the real estate industry.”
Source: Hawaii Star.

remove my name Taevia , so embarrassing

I agree with the comments about the shipping rates. I would be careful about allowing foreign ships and crews into US ports. The ships are often below U.S safety standards and the crews are not as well trained as merchant marines that have received training in the U.S.

Hawaii has a fragile eco-system, as Alaska does.

Like most cat cafes in the United States, Popoki and Tea will house rescue cats until they are adopted out. To enter the “cat lounge,” guests pay a contribution that goes toward the care and housing for the 15-20 cats.
Source: Hawaii Star.

Results from an independent teacher compensation study commissioned by HIDOE show Hawaii’s cost of living and compression of salaries for experienced educators as the top challenges to recruiting and retaining public school teachers.
Source: Hawaii Star.