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Hawaii’s Economy Stabilizing Because of Cooperation Between Hawaii Government and Business by Lt. Governor Duke Aiona, Hawaii Reporter, 10/4/2010

Hawaii Monthly Economic Indicators for July 2010 on State Website Hawaii Reporter, 9/2/2010

Economies improving, but recovery is fragile-Tourism leading Maui out of recession, says economics professor by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/3/2010

Laney: Maui's economy is on the mend Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/3/2010

Construction lifts Big Isle economy-Building projects there include a retail center, a biodiesel plant and a 3-mile-long highway by Alan Yonan Jr., Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/27/2010

On Big Island, Worst likely behind us by Chelsea Jensen, West Hawaii Today, 8/27/2010

Forecast: Big Island economic recovery begins by Howard Dicus, KGMB-KHNL News, 8/27/2010

State Forecasts a Slightly Improved Economy by Laura Brown, Hawaii Reporter, 8/19/2010

Hawaii’s Economic Future Depends on Improved Business Climate by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 6/13/2010

State economic indicators show neighbor island recovery slow by Howard Dicus, KGMB-KHNL News, 6/8/2010

Hawaii Council of Revenues Economic “Turn Around” Prediction May Be Premature by Sam Slom, Hawaii Reporter, 6/1/2010

From taxes to tourism, Hawaii economy shows improvement by Howard Dicus, KGMB-KHNL News, 5/27/2010

$1.8B in Hawaii projects moving forward to stimulate economy AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/26/2010

Hawaii economic indicator rises in April for third straight month Honolulu Advertiser, 5/25/2010

Hawaii outlook brightens-Tourism, personal income will improve, DBEDT says by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/20/2010

Honolulu ranks high in economic growth-The city is sixth best among areas where expansion is faster than before the recession by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/9/2010

Hawaii economic index rises in Feb. for second time in 26 months Honolulu Advertiser, 3/30/2010

Hawaii Congressional Delegation Candidates Offer Vastly Different Philosophies on Economic Issues by Charles Djou, Hawaii Reporter, 3/26/2010

Hawai'i Recovery Takes Hold-Presented by Bank of Hawaii by University of Hawai'i Economic Research Organization, Hawaii Reporter, 3/26/2010

Hawaii economy shows signs of growth by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/26/2010

Expect a 'choppy' economic recovery-UHERO sees progress in some areas, but little help for high unemployment by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/26/2010

Isle economic boost arrives-A UH report forecasts more visitor arrivals and unemployment numbers leveling off by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/26/2010

Hawaii recovery begun — economists-Budget crisis biggest risk; state feeling full impact of job losses by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 3/26/2010

Asking Hawaii Investors to Leave, Please-Slapping a confiscatory tax on short-term ownership of real property sends a signal to investors to stay away from Hawaii and drives another stake into the heart of the state’s economy by Lowell L. Kalapa , Hawaii Reporter, 3/15/2010

Fragile future for Hawaii's economy-Slow recovery and uncertainty taint predictions by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/12/2010

Council on Revenues Offers Stable Revenue Projection for Hawaii's Economy by Gov. Linda Lingle, Hawaii Reporter, 3/11/2010

25 Boom States And 25 That Won't Come Back Economically Any Time-Hawaii Ranks 40th Worst by The Daily Beast, Hawaii Reporter, 3/8/2010

Honolulu Festival an economic perk Honolulu Advertiser, 3/3/2010

Honolulu Festival expected to pump $10M into local economy Honolulu Advertiser, 3/2/2010

State forecast revised, more optimistic KGMB-KHNL News, 2/24/2010

Hawaii's economy may start slow recovery this year, state says-Some signs that economy's fall may be reaching bottom by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/24/2010

Gradual economic recovery seen for Hawaii Honolulu Advertiser, 2/23/2010

Hawaii's Monthly Economic Report Issued by Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Hawaii Reporter, 2/10/2010

Severity of Hawaii's Economic and Budgetary Challenge Require Changing the Way Hawaii Government Operates by Lynn Finnegan, Hawaii Reporter, 1/20/2010

Confronting Hawaii's Economic Challenges by Calvin Say, Hawaii Reporter, 1/20/2010

Monthly Economic Indicators November 2009 Now on State Website by Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Hawaii Reporter, 1/11/2010

Economists tell lawmakers the worst is over by Tim Sakahara, KGMB-KHNL News, 1/5/2010

Hawaii is Far from an Economic Paradise-The plunge in tourism has resulted in soaring unemployment and home foreclosures, a shortened school year and an exodus from the state. Some residents blame the visiting President Obama by Alana Semuels, Hawaii Reporter, 1/4/2010

Hawaii's economic prospects a mixed bag by Allison Schaefers and Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/1/2010

THE MELTDOWN: Economic hardship still widespread-LOOKING BACK 2009 (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 1/1/2010

Hawaii economic index falls in October Honolulu Advertiser, 12/22/2009

UH economists forecast modest ’10 turnaround by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 12/18/2009

Hawaii economy may start to see slow upturn within a few months-UH economists say visitor arrivals will rise by 3.7 percent by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/18/2009

Honolulu 30th among top 100 economies Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/16/2009

Honolulu drops in economy rankings Honolulu Advertiser, 12/15/2009

Just Released: Hard Data on Hawaii's Economy by Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Hawaii Reporter, 12/10/2009

Hawaii economic gauge falls 0.3% in October Honolulu Advertiser, 11/24/2009

Slow recovery seen for state-UH report says pace of global rebound a bad sign for tourism by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2009

State lowers economic forecasts-DBEDT sees further downturn in 2009, stabilization next year and growth in 2011 by Dave Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/18/2009

Hawaii's economic bounceback likely to be slow, state says-Isles predicted to lose more jobs next year, with 'modest' growth returning by 2011 by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/18/2009

Economy to stabilize next year, state forecasters say Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2009

DBEDT releases latest state economic forecast KGMB-KHNL News, 11/17/2009

Hawaii State Economic Forecast Continues to Predict Gradual Recovery by Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Hawaii Reporter, 11/17/2009

Honolulu slips in economic ranking among nation's cities Honolulu Advertiser, 11/11/2009

Economists see 2011 recovery-Despite Japanese and U.S. stabilization, experts say next year will be transitional for Hawaii by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/6/2009

Isle rebound not likely soon-Economist sees state starting to recover in late 2010 by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/6/2009

Economist expects Hawaii economy to stabilize next year Honolulu Advertiser, 11/6/2009

Brewbaker: No recovery until 2011 by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/29/2009

Timeshares Aid Isle Economy by Daniel Dinell, MidWeek, 10/28/2009

Hawaii economic gauge falls 0.5% in September Honolulu Advertiser, 10/23/2009

BusinessWeek: Honolulu 19th strongest economy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/23/2009

Economic growth in Honolulu at 1.4%-City's 2008 GDP expansion ranks 140th best out of 366 U.S. metro areas surveyed by Alan Yonan Jr., Honolulu Advertiser, 9/26/2009

Honolulu economy 51st largest in U.S. by G. Scott Thomas, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/25/2009

Lousy economy lingers-UH economists: Hawaii behind U.S., world; but there are bright spots by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/25/2009

Expect economic recovery to lag in Hawaii-Visitor arrivals, spending still down by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 9/23/2009

The Big Island weathers a down economy-The isle's Hilo side should market tourism at Kilauea, says an economics professor by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/23/2009

Big Isle economy looks 'pretty bleak'-Analyst says recession hitting hard there, but 'better times will return' by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/23/2009

Report: Honolulu among top economies Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/15/2009

Governor Highlights Measures to Improve Hawaii's Economy by eGov News, Hawaii Reporter, 9/14/2009

Our Public Schools Are Crippling the Economy by Philippe Dauman, Hawaii Reporter, 9/8/2009

Laney:?Bottom reached-Unlike in past downturns, he contends, this time rebound will be gradual by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/4/2009

No quick fixes for Valley Isle-Maui County's recovery will be slow, heavily reliant on tourism, economist says by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/4/2009

Maui feels recession's pain-An economic adviser says the island's image of being upscale is a problem in frugal times by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/4/2009

Lingle's web cast forecasts further financial woes by Zahid Arab, KHNL-8 News, 9/3/2009

TOMORROW'S NEWS — Kaua‘i rides ‘slow train’ to economic recovery by Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island, 8/26/2009

Economic indicator hints state recession may be nearing end Honolulu Advertiser, 8/26/2009

Hawaii economy a 'mixed picture'-New state report predicts smaller rise in inflation, continuing tourism woes by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/25/2009

Economic outlook worsens by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/25/2009

Hawaii Administration Working to Stimulate Local Economy by Gov. Linda Lingle, Hawaii Reporter, 8/24/2009

Hawaii Economic Forecast: Recovery Likely to Be Gradual by David Young, Hawaii Reporter, 8/24/2009

Heavy Reliance on Tourism Has Hawaii's Economy Hurting by Stu Woo, Hawaii Reporter, 8/17/2009

Conservative group gives low ranking to Hawaii economic outlook Honolulu Advertiser, 8/10/2009

Hawaii 41st in economic overview Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/10/2009

Economy looking up by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/9/2009

Paradise lost to concrete jungle by Franco Mancassola, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/27/2009

Economists: Slow recovery on tap by Paul Davidson and Barbara Hansen, USA Today, 7/26/2009

Hawaii coincident index falls again Honolulu Advertiser, 7/21/2009

Hawaii economic index falls for 16th consecutive month Honolulu Advertiser, 6/23/2009

Honolulu rebound dismissed by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/17/2009

Report: Honolulu among top 40 economic performers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/17/2009

Hawaii in Economic Quicksand Thanks to High Taxes, Poor Government Choices by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 6/15/2009

Weaker economy forecast-Proposed state furloughs, fewer travelers lower UHERO expectations by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/12/2009

California's Financial Troubles to Impact Hawaii's Economy by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 6/8/2009

Isle economy grew only 0.7 percent last year by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/3/2009

Hawaii's economic growth dipped in '08 AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/2/2009

Hawaii economic index falls for 15th consecutive month Honolulu Advertiser, 5/29/2009

Conference Board economic index rises Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/21/2009

Hawaii economic outlook lowered by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/21/2009

State lowers forecast for economic growth by David Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/21/2009

DBEDT expects recession to affect Hawaii through 2009 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/20/2009

State forecasts recession to continue through this year Honolulu Advertiser, 5/20/2009

Deeper downturn seen for tourism-Neighbor Islands are expected to take bigger hit than Oahu by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 5/15/2009

Neighbor Islands to hurt more-UH economic study says Oahu will rebound from recession faster by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/15/2009

Talking Down Travel Hurts Hawaii's Economy by Willes K. Lee, Hawaii Reporter, 5/4/2009

Hawaii retailers show less confidence in economy by Cathy-Cruz George, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/23/2009

Slump's Isle impact detailed by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/23/2009

Hawaii economic index falls for 15th consecutive month Honolulu Advertiser, 4/22/2009

Slowdown takes toll on Hawaii retail real estate Honolulu Advertiser, 4/20/2009

Beige Book: West Coast economy down further Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/15/2009

Survey: More business owners concerned about economy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/14/2009

State data reveal bleak February-Major economic indicators, from jobs to visitor days, reflect deeper recession Honolulu Advertiser, 4/3/2009

Economic recovery for Hawaii may depend on tourism-Far-reaching industry should be top priority in stimulus aid, report says by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/2/2009

Forecast: Economic recovery not expected before 2010 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/25/2009

Hawaii's lagging economy drags down state's rail tax collections by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/24/2009

Hawaii economy likely to be rough for at least 2 more years-'Next several years' will be tough on businesses, residents, report says by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/20/2009

Superferry economic fallout begins-Superferry officials will not rule out a return to isle waters, but cannot say when by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/20/2009

State sees rebound in 2011 by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/28/2009

Outlook turns gloomier in Hawaii and on Mainland-State now expects bigger tourism drop, rising job cuts in '09 Honolulu Advertiser, 2/28/2009

State predicts economy will weaken more than previously thought Honolulu Advertiser, 2/27/2009

DBEDT expects Hawaii economy to worsen, turn around in 2010 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/27/2009

State Forecast Expects Continued Weakness in Hawaii's Economy by Hawaii Department of Business and Economic Development, Hawaii Reporter, 2/27/2009

Economy slows retail development-Retailers' wariness has developers cutting or delaying projects by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/27/2009

How low will it go?-County economy continues to lag (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 2/22/2009

Brewbaker: Sickly economy to stick around a bit longer by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 2/7/2009

Hirono: 'Our economy is in dire straits' by Peter Sur, West Hawaii Today, 2/1/2009

Hawaii economic index falls for 11th straight month Honolulu Advertiser, 1/29/2009

Forum to address housing's role in economic slowdown Honolulu Advertiser, 1/26/2009

Hawaii's economic crisis puts pressure on Gov. Lingle-Governor faces tough choices as state seeks to balance its budget by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/26/2009

Lawmakers mull ways to fan economy by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 1/18/2009

Tourism-heavy economy needs balance by Jay Fidell, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/18/2009

Lawmakers get stark economic outlook AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/14/2009

Experts say Hawai'i's economy faces rough time by Herbert A. Sample, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/14/2009

Forecasts suggest downturn will continue by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/1/2009

Mayor says economic package to aid county (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 12/28/2008

Isle economic indicators fall again Honolulu Advertiser, 12/25/2008

Barack Obama and Fighting Irish help economy by Roger Mari, KHNL8 News, 12/23/2008

Isle ‘severely impacted’ by economic conditions The Maui News & AP, 12/20/2008

Lesson of bad economy: Anticipate rainy days Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/14/2008

County seeks to stabilize economy-Mayor says Maui ahead in amping local businesses
by Edwin Tanji, The Maui News, 12/14/2008

A glimmer of good tidings shines through gloomy economy Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/13/2008

State leaders seek boost in economy by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/13/2008

Leaders brainstorm Isles' economic woes-$2B in government projects may be part of solution by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/13/2008

Golf helps drive Hawaii economy, study finds Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/11/2008

Electric Vehicles Key Step in Clean Energy Pursuit as Part of Five-Point Economic Plan  by Gov. Linda Lingle, Hawaii Reporter, 12/12/2008

‘Gnarly’ outlook not devoid of hope-Bank’s chief economist offering ideas to use in economic crisis by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 12/10/2008

Census cites isle upswing-Household income and homeownership rates rose after 2000 by Craig Gima, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/9/2008

Hawaii's 'Second City' shows signs of economic slowdown-Construction under way now was financed long before economic crisis by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/1/2008

Economic index down again in Oct. Honolulu Advertiser, 11/26/2008

Economic index for Hawaii falls for seventh straight month Honolulu Advertiser, 11/25/2008

Bright spots can be seen in state economy Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/23/2008

’09 worse for state economy — report-UHERO forecasts ‘No Quick Recovery’ from isle recession by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 11/21/2008

Hunker down, Hawaii-UH report paints dire picture of Isle economy next year and beyond by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/21/2008

Rough year ahead, economist suggests by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/20/2008

Worst is yet to come for Hawaii economy, according to forecast-First Hawaiian adviser predicts worst is yet to come for Isle economy by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2008

Hawaii's rough economy is expected to continue by Howard Dashefsky, KHNL8 News, 11/19/2008

Hawai'i recession will continue next year, forecast says Honolulu Advertiser, 11/19/2008

Forecast: Hawaii economy to improve in 2010 by Cathy Cruz-George, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/19/2008

Hawaii's economic forecast gloomy, with 10% drop in tourism-New forecast predicts bigger '08 tourism drop, no jobs growth by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/19/2008

Isles move up to No. 35 in ranking of state economies by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/19/2008

Economic forecast sees fewer jobs, income by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/18/2008

Growth in Hawaii Economy Slows by David Young, Hawaii Reporter, 11/18/2008

State revises downward outlook for Hawaii economy Honolulu Advertiser, 11/18/2008

New report shows slow growth in Hawaii's economy KHNL8 News, 11/18/2008

Foreign students aid isles’ economy-The benefits to the state continue long beyond graduation, an HPU official says by Craig Gima, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/17/2008

Bank of Hawaii Releases State Economic Forecast Today by Paul H. Brewbaker, PhD., Hawaii Reporter, 11/10/2008

Isle economic outlook lowered by economist-Bank of Hawaii's Brewbaker cuts projections for 2008-09 by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/7/2008

State recovery seen in '09 by David Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/7/2008

Drop in Maui construction jobs seen as economic threat Honolulu Advertiser, 11/6/2008

Drop in Maui construction jobs a threat to economy, report says Honolulu Advertiser, 11/5/2008

Report: Hawaii, 29 other states in recession Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/4/2008

Lingle warns tough times are ahead-Governor predicts budget cuts, debt restructuring and use of special funds to balance budget by Herbert A. Sample, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/31/2008

Economists: State facing first-ever decline by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 10/30/2008

Economic forecast darkens for state-State budget shortfall grows by $75M by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/30/2008

Kauai toughing it out during tough economic times KHNL8 News, 10/29/2008

Economic index for Hawaii falls for sixth straight month Honolulu Advertiser, 10/27/2008

Does Hawaii have the will to reinvent its economy? by Amarjit Singh, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/26/2008

Lingle, tourism leaders unveil plan to rescue local economy by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 10/22/2008

Maui's economy expected to slump by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/18/2008

Maui is on a business down cycle-But contractions shouldn’t last too long, experts say by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 10/18/2008

Lingle's economic plan limited by lack of options-The governor has a five-point plan to help the state get through bad times Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/15/2008

Economists: Market hasn't hit bottom by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 10/8/2008

Slack Big Island economy may get public-building boost Honolulu Advertiser, 10/8/2008

Big Island economy hit by lag in tourism by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/8/2008

Maui tourism outlook bleak by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/7/2008

Report finds Honolulu in recession, Hawaii at risk by Randi Petrello, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/6/2008

Somber outlook for Kaua‘i economy by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 10/5/2008

Slow economy impacting Hawaii real estate sales by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 10/3/2008

Slump no surprise, experts say by Diana Leone, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/2/2008

Kauai's economy seen stalling-Kauai's economy to see little growth by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/2/2008

Economic downturn hits Hawaii senior citizens by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 9/30/2008

Mayor optimistic on isle economy-But election opponent Kobayashi warns of more taxes to fund rail by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/30/2008

Stabilizing the Economy by U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, R-AZ, Hawaii Reporter, 9/29/2008

Grim forecast for Hawaii economy by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 9/26/2008

Statistics chart an economic decline (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 9/26/2008

Honolulu’s economy grew nearly 7% at peak in 2006 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/25/2008

Economic Reality Check for Governor Lingle Part IV-Because Nothing Is Inevitable by Daniel Brackins and Dan Douglass, Hawaii Reporter, 9/23/2008

Economic index for Hawaii falls for fifth straight month Honolulu Advertiser, 9/23/2008

Hawaii slipping into recession, report says-UH economic research group forecasts decline in jobs, negative income by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/19/2008

State economy not expected to recover until 2010-A University of Hawaii research group sees visitor arrivals falling 9 percent this year by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/19/2008

Economic Reality Check for Governor Lingle, Part III-27 Months & Counting for Bold Economic Reform by Daniel Brackins, John Carroll and Dan Douglass, Hawaii Reporter, 9/19/2008

Waikiki hit hard by economic woes by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 9/16/2008

Isle experts expect wave of recession-Economists say the Wall Street crisis will likely damage Hawaii’s delicate economy by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/16/2008

Economic downfall needs state leaders’ cooperation Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/14/2008

Economic study sees Honolulu rank fall Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/11/2008

Downturn batters isle businesses-Survey respondents report declining profits and the necessity to reduce work forces by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/4/2008

'What recession?' asks Bankoh economist by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/29/2008

Inouye: Tech jobs on Maui could key turnaround by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/25/2008

Slower but continued growth expected for state The Garden Island, 8/24/2008

Seizing Opportunities in Hawaii's Challenging Economic Times by Gov. Linda Lingle, Hawaii Reporter, 8/20/2008

Bank of Hawaii: Economy to stay sluggish into '09 by Cathy Cruz-George, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/20/2008

State slump seen through ‘08-Bankoh economist sees growth in state languishing through ‘08 by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/20/2008

Science and technology industry expected to outpace economy by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/20/2008

Tech worth $3B in Hawaii economy by Nanea Kalani, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/19/2008

Slower but Continued Economic Growth Predicted in Hawaii's Current Forecast by David Young, Hawaii Reporter, 8/18/2008

DBEDT expects Hawaii economy to grow slowly in '08 and '09 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/18/2008

Hawaii economy sturdy, experts say-Analysts cite resilience even as forecasts are revised downward by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/18/2008

Honolulu entrepreneurs find benefits to soft economy by Diane Ako and Taires Hiranaka, KHNL8 News 8, 8/17/2008

Slow economy impacting luxury purchases by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 8/4/2008

Hawaii residents can benefit from economic downturn by Diane Ako and Taires Hiranaka, KHNL8-News, 8/3/2008

Hawaii's economy by Daniel Brock, West Hawaii Today, 8/2/2008

Slow economy hurts hospitality industry by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 8/1/2008

Lawmakers hear of vog effects on Big Island economy by Dave Dondoneau, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/31/2008

Vogs effect on Hawaii's economy by Tracy Gladden, KHNL8-News, 7/30/2008

In Hawaii, about 2% of companies drive most of the economic growth Honolulu Advertiser, 7/25/2008

Economists say 2008 turnaround unlikely by Adam Kress, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/21/2008

Economic downturn to continue (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 7/13/2008

Kapolei mall seen as ‘economic engine’ by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/20/2008

Deep isle slump forecast-UH report grim on isles’ economy by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/13/2008

Economic slowdown likely to last until 2010 by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/13/2008

Economic Downturn Expected to Affect Summer Tourism by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 6/6/2008

Hawaii economic growth rate 3% in 2007 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/5/2008

Bolstering economy in lean times will take vision Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/30/2008

Bleak outlook for Hawaii's economy, tourism by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 5/30/2008

Kapolei retail plans unbowed by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/24/2008

State unemployment rises slightly to 3.3%-Airlines' shutdowns had less impact than projected by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/16/2008

Hawaii urged to make better use of its resources, location by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/14/2008

Revised forecast calls for slower economic growth by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/13/2008

DBED report cuts back outlook for isle economy by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/13/2008

Moderate, Slower Economic Growth Predicted in Current State Forecast by David Young, Hawaii Reporter, 5/12/2008

Study forecasts halt in economic growth in all four Hawaii counties Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/9/2008

Lingle: Hawaii's economy 'fortunate'-In speech, governor says she's optimistic about state's economic growth by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/26/2008

Governor paints positive picture for Hawaii’s economy by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/26/2008

Per-capita income rise in top 10 Honolulu Advertiser, 4/25/2008

Hawaii personal income gain outpaces U.S. average Honolulu Advertiser, 4/24/2008

Hawaii income rose 6% in 2006 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/24/2008

UHERO report: Hawai‘i economy slowing The Garden Island, 4/20/2008

Fed Beige Book says economic growth flattened Honolulu Advertiser, 4/16/2008

Hawaii's economic prospects to be examined Honolulu Advertiser, 4/15/2008

Hawaii has 12th worst business tax system Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/10/2008

Local economist sees bright future for Oahu's '2nd city' Honolulu Advertiser, 4/8/2008

University Report: Hawaii Economy at a Standstill by Carl Bonham and Byron Gangnes, Hawaii Reporter, 3/31/2008

Hawaii stands to cope fairly well with national recession Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/24/2008

UHERO: Economy has come to a stop Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/21/2008

Isle economy 'grinding to halt,' say UH experts by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/21/2008

UH: Isle economy slowdown, not recession, expected by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/21/2008

Lingle says economy slowing but growing by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/19/2008

Economist sees tumultuous year for construction Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/10/2008

Brewbaker warns Maui chamber to go lean, flat times ahead by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/1/2008

Hawaii mortgage rates hold steady Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/29/2008

DBEDT predicts slower Isle economic growth by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/27/2008

DBEDT cuts 2008 forecast-A tourism downturn and higher inflation rate are factors in DBEDT's forecast by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/27/2008

State Economists Still Optimistic, Predict Moderate Economic Growth for Hawaii by David Young, Hawaii Reporter, 2/26/2008

DBEDT sees moderate growth in 2008 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/26/2008

Honolulu inflation rate hit 4.8% in '07 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/20/2008

Law’s impact on isle home buyers muted by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/14/2008

Hawaii Republicans Try To Stop the State's Economic Bleeding by Michele Van Hessen, Hawaii Reporter, 2/13/2008

Gas price a drag on Hawaii's economy by Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/9/2008

Fed official upbeat on Isle economy Honolulu Advertiser, 2/9/2008

S.F. Fed Reserve Bank CEO says Hawaii well-positioned Honolulu Advertiser, 2/8/2008

Hawaii scores poorly on economic report card by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 2/4/2008

State given low economic ranking Honolulu Advertiser, 2/2/2008

Report: Hawaii has 6th-worst economy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/1/2008

Conservative group gives Hawaii low economic rank Honolulu Advertiser, 2/1/2008

Hawaii’s Failing Economy by Daniel Brackins, Hawaii Reporter, 2/1/2008

Hawaii's Businesses Still Looking Up  by Paul Drewes, KHNL-8 News, 1/23/2008

Hawaii's Zesty Economy May Turn Sour Before Years End by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 1/21/2008

Hawaii's economic grades improve Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/21/2008

Hawaii’s mortgage rates fall to 4-year low by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/19/2008

Hawaii ranks 40th in economic competitiveness index Honolulu Advertiser, 1/10/2008

Slower growth seen in state’s economy by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/10/2008

Mortgage rates rise at largest banks Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/28/2007

Slow growth likely in the coming year Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/28/2007

Island exodus stunts state’s growth-Hawaii's population grows .04 percent, the Census reports by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/27/2007

UHERO forecasts slower 2008 growth Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/14/2007

State trims economic forecast-Inflation and personal income are expected to remain stable by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/17/2007

Hawaii Economists Foresee Overall Moderate Economic Growth by David Young, Hawaii Reporter, 11/16/2007

Hawaii economic growth forecast to slow by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/8/2007

Isle economy very close to recession, analyst says by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/8/2007

Bank economist sees slow growth ahead Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/7/2007

Home mortgage rates fluctuate slightly Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/2/2007

Hawaii Tax Department says Act 221 generated $1B in spending, 5,000 jobs by Nanea Kalani, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/29/2007

Price of Paradise Unwrapped - Insight into the Costs of Shipping from the Mainland to Hawaii by Mark Murakami, Hawaiioceanlaw.com, 10/26/2007

Mortgages down 36% in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/16/2007

Vibrant Economy Highly Dependent on Entrepreneurship by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 10/15/2007

Hawaii mortgage woes up-The state was at 40th in September with 135 foreclosure filings by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/11/2007

Hawaii banks offer 6 percent for 30-year mortgage Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/5/2007

Big Island economy slowing-Tourism industry continues to flourish by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 10/4/2007

Big Island economy expected to slow down by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/4/2007

Big Island growth will likely slow, expert says Honolulu Advertiser, 10/4/2007

Mortgage rates creep up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/28/2007

Kauai’s economy headed for slowdown-A First Hawaiian Bank economist's report says 2007 real estate sales are down 4% by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/28/2007

Isle economy growth expected to slow by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/28/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates lower this week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/21/2007

Maui's economy expected to cool by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/17/2007

Maui economy headed for slowdown-Economist Leroy Laney attributes the cooling to the real estate market by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/15/2007

Hawaii Superferry: Tipping Point for Hawaii's Economic Future by Sam Slom, Hawaii Reporter, 9/14/2007

Local mortgage rates below national average Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/14/2007

Economic slowdown predicted-State considers public projects to offset decline by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 9/14/2007

Economists affirm slow growth in 2008 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/13/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates continue fall Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/7/2007

Hawaii mortgage interest rates down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/31/2007

Economic lag not too much cause for worry Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/31/2007

Economic growth slows by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/29/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates continue to fall Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/24/2007

Hawaii ranks No. 1 in cost of business by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/17/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates hold steady Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/17/2007

Hawaii economy expected to continue to moderate Honolulu Advertiser, 8/17/2007

Moderate economic growth seen in '07-'08 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/16/2007

Inflation rate on Oahu moderates to 5% by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/16/2007

Local prices up 5% but inflation slows Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/15/2007

Honolulu inflation rate slows to 5% in first half of '07 Honolulu Advertiser, 8/15/2007

Local inflation rate slows to 2% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/15/2007

Hawaii's Economic Outlook Will Be Damaged By Tax Hikes by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 8/12/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates fall slightly Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/9/2007

Mortgage rates: some lenders offer 6.25% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/27/2007

Hawaii state tax revenue up just 3.4% by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/23/2007

Hawai'i mortgage rates Honolulu Advertiser, 7/20/2007

Mortgage rates hold at 6.375% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2007

Business optimism in Hawaii still dropping by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/12/2007

Forbes ranks Hawaii 37th for business Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/11/2007

Hawaii mortgages firmly above 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/8/2007

Monthly mortgage payments going up by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/6/2007

State warns of higher mortgage rates Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/5/2007

Forecasted growth slow to moderate (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 7/4/2007

Moderate economic growth expected on Kauai Honolulu Advertiser, 6/30/2007

Mortgage rates: 6.25% or higher Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/29/2007

Fed keeps interest rate target at 5.25% by Barbara Hagenbaugh, USA Today, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/29/2007

A&B sees economy nearly as strong as before Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/24/2007

Personal incomes in Hawaii up 6.1% by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/22/2007

Isle personal income growth falls behind national average by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/22/2007

Some mortgage rates backslide to 6.25% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/22/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates jump to 6.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/15/2007

Hawaii 11th in U.S. economic growth-The state's 4.3 percent rise in GDP tops the national average again by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/8/2007

UHERO: Isle visitor traffic flat-Also, employment and real income will show slower gains in 2007 by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/8/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates: 6.125% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/8/2007

Hawai'i economy plateauing by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/8/2007

Hawaii economic growth rate: still better than most states by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/7/2007

Honolulu income growth ranks low Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/4/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates: 6% or higher Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/1/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates hit 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/25/2007

Bernanke: Subprimes won't sink economy by Martin Crutsinger, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/18/2007

Hawaii mortgages rates: 5.875% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/18/2007

Economy's still growing by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/16/2007

Economists say Hawaii in economic slowdown-Isle visitor growth is downgraded to 1% by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/16/2007

State Business Department Predicts Solid Economic Growth in Hawaii in Latest Report by David Young, Hawaii Reporter, 5/15/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates: 5.75% or higher Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/27/2007

Economy bright; job market tight (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 4/21/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates: 5.875% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/20/2007

Economists consider disaster Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/20/2007

City holds economic summit on revitalizing Kalihi Honolulu Advertiser, 4/18/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates: 5.875% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/13/2007

Mortgage rates settle in below 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/30/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates 5.75% or less Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/23/2007

Mortgages moving to 5.625% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/16/2007

Bank assets reflect economic slowdown Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/12/2007

Mortgages at 5.75% -- downward pressure Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/9/2007

Lingle's plan for economy takes hits by Mark Niesse, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/4/2007

Mortgage rates fall to 5.75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/2/2007

UH report warns of economic slowdown-University economists say home building and tourism have been sidelined for now by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/2/2007

State predicts economic slowdown-The DBEDT forecasts continued growth but at a slower pace by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/24/2007

Island economy moderating Honolulu Advertiser, 2/24/2007

State cuts 2007 economic growth forecast Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/23/2007

Mortgage rates hold at 5.875% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/23/2007

Panel to discuss Hawai'i's economic outlook Honolulu Advertiser, 2/16/2007

Mortgage rates hold below 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/16/2007

Mortgage rates below 6% again Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/9/2007

Mortgage rates hit 6% again Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/2/2007

Lingle outlines initiatives to revamp economy by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/31/2007

Mortgage rates rise to 5.875% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/26/2007

Mortgages at 5.75% with upward pressure Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/19/2007

Foreclosure rate among lowest Honolulu Advertiser, 1/19/2007

Hawai'i gets a D for business effort Financial report card by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/19/2007

Isle economy gets mixed grade-A new report assessing state economies shows Hawaii getting better by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/19/2007

Hawaii economy scored higher in 2006 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/18/2007

Shifting Hawaii's economy requires investment Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/14/2007

Plan for economic innovation unveiled by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/13/2007

Hawaii mortgage rates at 5.75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/12/2007

Lingle offers initiatives aimed at economic innovation Honolulu Advertiser, 1/12/2007

Higher price of paradise in 2007 by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/31/2006

General Excise Surcharge Will Hawaii's Hurt Economy by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 12/25/2006

Mortgage rates rise to 5.75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/22/2006

Hawaii in top 10 for Q3 income growth by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/20/2006

Economists expect slower growth for isles in 2007-Tourism and investment will take a hit as world trade slumps by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/16/2006

Mortgage rates firm at 5.625% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/15/2006

State budget grows, but concern lingers about slowing economy by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 12/13/2006

Mortgage rates falling to 5.5% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/8/2006

Lingle wants economy shift by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2006

Mortgage rates fall to 5.625% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/1/2006

UH economists warn of slowdown, inflation-Growth is expected to come at a more measured pace than last year's boom by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/1/2006

Slower Isle economic growth in forecast by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/1/2006

Mortgages at 5.75% with downward pressure Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/24/2006

Most Hawaii manufacturing jobs are in food Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/24/2006

State expects income growth to ease-Inflation has risen higher this year than expected by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/23/2006

Mortgage loan risks must be revealed by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/21/2006

Hawaii mortgage rates: 5.75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/17/2006

Hawai'i economy reported slowing Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/10/2006

Hawaii mortgage rates still below 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/10/2006

Inflation up, but economic outlook upbeat Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/9/2006

Hawaii mortgages drop to 5.75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/3/2006

Hawai'i ranked 6th worst for small business climate Honolulu Advertiser, 11/1/2006

Hawaii mortgages firm at 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/27/2006

Hawaii mortgages hold at 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/20/2006

Quake expected to have minimal impact on economy by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/16/2006

Hawaii economy loses day to earthquake by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/16/2006

Hawaii mortgages rebound to 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/13/2006

No way to tell if tax credit is doing its job, consultants say by Stewart Yerton, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/7/2006

Isles' tech jobs drop despite tax credit by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/7/2006

Some mortgage lenders cut to 5.75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/6/2006

Honolulu wages 3% more than U.S. average by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/2/2006

Hawaii home loans fall below 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/28/2006

Foreign employment drops 10% in isles-Some of the decrease could come from hotels changing ownership by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/27/2006

Island economy strong despite labor squeeze (Kauai) by Charlotte Woolard, The Garden Island, 9/24/2006

Federal Reserve Cites Declines In Housing For Holding Rates by Greg Ip, Wall Street Journal, 9/22/2006

Downward pressure on 6% mortgage rate Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/22/2006

Experts predict 'soft landing' for Island economy by Jan TenBruggencate, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/20/2006

UH economists expect Hawaii inflation to hit 5.2 percent-A slowdown in growth also is expected in the state's job market and visitor industry by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/15/2006

Inflation is taking hold in Isles, economists say Honolulu Advertiser, 9/15/2006

Economy is slowing down-Experts predict Hawaii's economy headed for a decline this year  by Lisa Huynh, West Hawaii Today, 9/14/2006

Big Island growth expected to slow Honolulu Advertiser, 9/14/2006

Value and quality key to isle tourism-Visitors want a trip that is free of hassle, a TV expert argues by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/13/2006

Maui’s economic outlook is bright by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/9/2006

Slower growth expected for Maui by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/9/2006

Maui growth constrained by tight labor pool-Leroy Laney gives an economic forecast for the Valley Isle by Dave Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/9/2006

After the rain, Kauai’s tourism sector is roaring-Arrivals from L.A. have jumped 10.2 percent so far this year by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/9/2006

The 6% mortgage rate holds in Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/8/2006

Mortgage rates still hold at 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/1/2006

Spending ranks Isles 8th in U.S. by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/1/2006

Mortgage rates hold at 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/25/2006

HVCB: Tourism stats still look good Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/24/2006

Hawai'i's economic growth slowing by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/24/2006

Inflation weighs on Hawaii's economic growth-The outlook for real personal income growth this year is lowered to 2.1% by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/24/2006

State forecasts higher inflation Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/23/2006

Outlook for mortgage rates improves Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/13/2006

Hawaii mortgages at 6.25% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/11/2006

Hawai'i's economy expected to endure by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/11/2006

Hawai‘i's economy on 10-year growth streak  by Dan Nakaso & Sean Hao,  Honolulu Advertiser, 8/7/2006

Some Hawaii mortgage lenders to 6.25% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/28/2006

Isle economy gains from RIMPAC-Military personnel will contribute $30 million as exercises wrap up by Gregg K. Kakesako, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/26/2006

Hawaii mortgage rates hold below 6.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/21/2006

Hawaii mortgage rates ease below 6.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/14/2006

Economic forecast calls for cooling by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/7/2006

Business briefs: Economic growth expected to slow Honolulu Advertiser, 7/7/2006

Hawaii mortgage rates steady at 6.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/7/2006

Honolulu falls in priciest city list Honolulu Advertiser, 6/27/2006

Mortgage rates to 6.375% or more Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/22/2006

Hawaii personal income tops $45 billion Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/21/2006

Mortgages: upward pressure from 6.25% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/16/2006

Hawaii mortgages hold at 6.25% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/9/2006

Hawaii has top 10 economic growth rate Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/7/2006

Hawaii mortgage rates ease to 6.25% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/26/2006

Slower economy in forecast by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/25/2006

Strong growth through rest of 2006 predicted for Hawaii's key industries Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/20/2006

Hawaii mortgage rates to 6.375% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/19/2006

Hawaii mortgages edge toward 6.375% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/12/2006

Mortgage rates 6.25%, edging higher Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/5/2006

Hawaii personal income up 5.9% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/2/2006

Hawaii home loans hold at 6.25% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/28/2006

Honolulu ranks high in income growth-A local economist warns that inflation is starting to erode the increases by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/26/2006

Hawaii home loans 6.25% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/20/2006

Mortgages reach 49% of income Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/18/2006

Hawaii home loans at 6.25 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/15/2006

Mortgage rates to 6.125% Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/7/2006

Mortgage rates inch upward Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/31/2006

Mortgages still holding at 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/24/2006

Mortgage delinquencies, at 4.7%, hit 2 1/2-year high Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/17/2006

Lending rates hold at 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/16/2006

Mortgage rates back above 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/10/2006

Solid Economic Growth Predicted in Current State Forecast by Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Hawaii Reporter, 3/6/2006

Mortgage rates mostly below 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/3/2006

Good news for Hawaii economy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/24/2006

Mortgage rates settle at 6% again Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/17/2006

Mortgages to 5 7/8% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/3/2006

Hawai'i economy rates a C and 2 F's by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2006

Mortgage rates settle at 5.75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/27/2006

Hawaii mortgage rates ease further Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/19/2006

Mortgage rates at 5.75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/12/2006

Mortgage rates hold at 5.75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/6/2006

Hawaii mortgages fall to 5.75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/30/2005

Booming economy eclipses wage hike-The minimum wage will rise to $6.75, but many isle employers already pay more by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/30/2005

Labor, housing reports upbeat by Jeannine Aversa, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/30/2005

Governor's economic panel gets mixed reviews by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/28/2005

A tale of two economic drivers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/25/2005

Hawaii mortgage rates below 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/22/2005

Mortgage rates below 6% again Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/16/2005

Hawai'i economy exceeds projections Honolulu Advertiser, 11/23/2005

Compare Hawaii economic forecasts Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/20/2005

Hawai'i on steady economic course by David Biscoe, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/15/2005

Economist sees red flags for isle economy-The outlook is strong but housing costs and the tight job market could slow expansion by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/15/2005

Momentum panel sets up multi-island meeting Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/14/2005

Panel backs lower taxes, affordable housing-Gov. Lingle's economic commission releases its recommendations for public review by Richard Borreca,  Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/2/2005

Economic commission plans unveiled Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/1/2005

Economic Momentum - Ha!-Governor's Commission Members Propose Tax Hike on Real Estate Sales by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 10/27/2005

Economic Momentum Commission To Unveil Its Proposal to Boost Economy Hawaii Reporter, 10/26/2005

Viable Economy Threatened with Lack of Investment by Lowell Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 10/23/2005

Sale of Waikiki Beach Marriott reflects state's economic trends by Nina Wu, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/23/2005

30-year mortgages up again, to 6.1% by Joe Richter, Bloomberg News Service, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/21/2005

Hawaii hotel occupancy 78.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/14/2005

Mortgage rates going up-Higher borrowing costs appear likely to deflate the housing boom and spending -- though not yet in Hawaii by Alexsandrs Rozens, AP,  Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/14/2005

Hawaii mortgages 5.625% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/7/2005

Hawaii hotel occupancy: 78.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/23/2005

Housing costs, worker shortage top concerns by Kevin Dayton,  Honolulu Advertiser, 9/16/2005

Hawaii mortgages 5.375% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/16/2005

Will oil prices hurt Hawaii tourism? by Janis L. Magin, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/2/2005

Hawaii led job gains in Monster report Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/1/2005

New home sales hit record high by Edward Iwata, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/25/2005

Mortgage rates hold at 5.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/19/2005

Honolulu inflation: 3.1% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/15/2005

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