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Hawaii's 30 member Economic Momentum Commission (EMC) was formed in June 2005 with a goal of prolonging the state's current economic vitality. The EMC's goal is to develop an action plan to sustain the state's current economic momentum over the longer term, reduce the traditional peaks and valleys of economic cycles, and enhance Hawaii's natural and cultural resources. On December 20, 2005, the EMC released its final report, containing recommendations covering 11 areas: housing, taxation, education, workforce development, tourism, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, health care, the environment and Native Hawaiian issues. Click here to view the EMC 2005 Final Report:  Hawaii's Economic Momentum Commission Final Report

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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