Hawaii Employment News  Last updated: 03/11/2010 07:41:40 PM

Most real estate economists use employment as the primary predictor of real estate demand. Basic employment drives a local economy and is a major indicator of current and future real estate demand including residential, office, retail and industrial space. If you are seeking real estate in Hawaii we can help you with information on employment trends. The articles below include news articles relating to local Hawaii employment activity that may have an impact on housing costs and the demand for Hawaii commercial real estate.

Isles' jobless rate stays near 30-year high-'It's not going to go down right away,' state official warns by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/11/2010

Hawaii unemployment: 6.9% statewide, worse on neighbor islands by Howard Dicus, KHNL-KGMB News, 3/10/2010

Hawaii's Unemployment Rate at 6.7 Percent in January-National Unemployment Rate 9.7 percent by Ryan K. Markham, Hawaii Reporter, 3/10/2010

Hawaii’s jobless rate edges upward Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/10/2010

Hawaii unemployment slightly rises in January to 6.9 percent Honolulu Advertiser, 3/10/2010

Honolulu work force expected to be stable Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/9/2010

Survey ranks Hawaii low in job growth Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/8/2010

Man-cession on rise-More jobless men in Hawaii finding backs against the wall cession by Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/7/2010

Hawaii jobless rate 6.8% in 2009 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/2/2010

Hawaii had 9 ‘mass layoffs’ in January Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/23/2010

Hawaii reports 5 ‘mass layoffs’ in Q4 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/17/2010

Worker union says 400 people may be laid off by Duane Shimogawa, KHNL-KGMB News, 2/8/2010

Hawaii jobless claims decline by Howard Dicus, KHNL-KGMB News, 2/8/2010

Honolulu jobless rate at 5.3% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/2/2010

Joblessness rises to 6.9%-Hawaii's labor force also shrinks, but the state labor agency says it could be worse by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/23/2010

Jobless rate edges upward-December hits 6.9%, yet the number of those employed is up from Nov. by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/23/2010

Hawaii's Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate at 6.9 Percent in December-National Unemployment Rate remains unchanged at 10.0 percent by Ryan K. Markham, Hawaii Reporter, 1/22/2010

Hawaii unemployment rate rises to 6.9% in December Honolulu Advertiser, 1/22/2010

Hawaii jobless rate at 6.9% by Linda Chiem, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/22/2010

Hawaii government job count off 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/18/2010

8.1% of Hawaii workers hold multiple jobs Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/11/2010

More Hawai'i unemployed than job ads in November Honolulu Advertiser, 1/7/2010

Hawaii construction job loss better than most Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/4/2010

Hawaii's unemployment fund forecast a bit less gloomy-Forecasts say it won't run out as soon as expected — but tax hike still necessary by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/2/2010

Hawaii hotel, restaurant jobs down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/28/2009

Hawaii reports 7 'mass layoffs' in November Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/22/2009

Hawaii's Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate Declines to 7.0 Percent in November-National Unemployment Rate also experiences a drop to 10.0 percent by Ryan K. Markham, Hawaii Reporter, 12/21/2009

Isle jobless rate drops-The state government's layoffs may have been tempered by temporary Christmas season hires by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/19/2009

Hawaii jobless dips to 7%, but real growth not likely till '11 by Alan Yonan Jr., Honolulu Advertiser, 12/19/2009

Hawaii jobless rate at 7%  by Linda Chiem, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/18/2009

Hawaii jobless rate dips to 7 percent in November from 7.3 percent in October Honolulu Advertiser, 12/18/2009

Construction jobs slow to recover Honolulu Advertiser, 12/16/2009

Honolulu hiring outlook remains muted Honolulu Advertiser, 12/8/2009

Manpower: Only 6% of Honolulu employers to hire in Q1 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/8/2009

Honolulu jobless rate dips to 5.9% in October Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/2/2009

Honolulu lost 10% of its construction jobs Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/2/2009

Hawaii counties see unemployment rates dip Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/1/2009

Jobless rate tops 9% on Neighbor Islands-Grim numbers don't include recent state, Maui Pine layoffs by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/26/2009

Hawaii's Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate Remains at 7.2 Percent in October-National Unemployment Rate at 10.2 percent by Ryan K. Markham, Hawaii Reporter, 11/25/2009

Hawaii jobless rate stays at 7.2 percent-The rate does not count 650 state workers leaving their jobs due to layoffs and retirement by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/21/2009

Hawaii jobless rate holds at 7.2%-ML&P, state layoffs expected to drive next numbers up by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/21/2009

Hawaii unemployment remains at 7.2% Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2009

Hawaii reports 7 'mass layoffs' in October Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/20/2009

Hawaii jobless rate holds steady at 7.2% in October Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/20/2009

State layoffs set to begin, 649 to lose their jobs by Brooks Baehr, KGMB-KHNL, 11/12/2009

Hawaii reports 6 'mass layoffs' in Q3 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/10/2009

Aid extended for Isles' unemployed Honolulu Advertiser, 11/7/2009

Hawaii unemployed get extended benefits Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/6/2009

Economist expects job losses to slow Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/5/2009

Where are the jobs?-$36M in federal money means little more than two dozen Big isle jobs so far by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 10/31/2009

1,545 jobs made or saved under stimulus-About 650,000 jobs benefited under the economic package by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/31/2009

Hawaii’s stimulus job count rises to 1,500 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/30/2009

Hawaii creates nearly 1,200 jobs with federal stimulus funds by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/30/2009

Honolulu jobless rate up to 6.3% in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/28/2009

Survey indicates hiring may increase Honolulu Advertiser, 10/26/2009

Hawaii 'mass layoffs' down to 6 in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/22/2009

Hawaii unemployment at 7.2% in September-The month's increase was small, but looming government worker layoffs will boost the out-of-work numbers by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/22/2009

Hawaii jobless rate creeps up to 7.2%-Some analysts expect unemployment to worsen even as economy improves by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/22/2009

Hawaii jobless rate up to 7.2% in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/21/2009

TOMORROW'S NEWS - Unemployment hovers near 10 percent (Kauai) by Coco Zickos, The Garden Island, 10/21/2009

Hawaii unemployment at 7.2 percent Honolulu Advertiser, 10/21/2009

Fewer Hawaii retail workers, but pay is up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/13/2009

Honolulu job market sees improvement by G. Scott Thomas, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/5/2009

Honolulu jobless rate down to 6% in August Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/30/2009

Hawaii's unemployment rate rises to 7.2% in August by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/19/2009

Hawaii jobless up to 7.2% in August Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/18/2009

Hawaii unemployment rate up slightly to 7.2 percent in August Honolulu Advertiser, 9/18/2009

Manpower: 21% of Honolulu employers to cut staff in Q4 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/8/2009

More layoffs ahead, Lingle says-In a glitchy Web video, she sketches a broad plan to restructure and re-size the government by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/4/2009

Honolulu jobless rate dips to 6.1% in July Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/1/2009

Outlook for Kauai jobs grim-Slumps in tourism, real estate and construction fuel the hard-hitting downturn, experts say by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/26/2009

Honolulu cited as good place to find work Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/25/2009

Hawaii’s ag work force drops slightly Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/24/2009

Hawaii Unemployment Rate Declines to 7.0 Percent in July-National Unemployment Rate at 9.4 percent by Ryan K. Markham, Hawaii Reporter, 8/21/2009

Hawaii reported nine 'mass layoffs' in July Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/21/2009

Unemployment rate falls-While jobs were gained in some sectors in July, many people seeking work are still struggling by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/21/2009

Isles' jobless rate drops to 7% in July-Second straight decrease may indicate stabilization by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/21/2009

Hawaii jobless rate dips to 7% in July from 7.3% in June Honolulu Advertiser, 8/20/2009

Hawaii’s jobless rate dips to 7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/20/2009

Rally planned at State Capitol over 'local jobs' going to Mainland firms Honolulu Advertiser, 8/18/2009

Job losses due to state cuts trouble Big Island officials AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/16/2009

Hawaii reports 9 'mass layoffs' in Q2 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/12/2009

Lingle gets rolling on layoffs-The governor starts the process of cutting workers from rosters by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/5/2009

Hawaii state workers may face more layoffs-As 1,100 workers get formal notices, Lingle considers second round of job cuts by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/5/2009

Employees wait and watch warily for layoffs, furloughs by B. J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/5/2009

Layoff notices go to 1,100 Hawaii state workers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/4/2009

Lingle to issue layoff notices to 1,100 workers Honolulu Advertiser, 8/4/2009

Lingle to furlough 900 non-union workers Honolulu Advertiser, 8/4/2009

State delivers layoff notices to union employees KHNL8 News, 8/4/2009

Honolulu jobless rate nearly 7% in June Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/29/2009

Honolulu lost 11,600 jobs in past year Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/29/2009

Hawaii had 10 mass layoffs last month Honolulu Advertiser, 7/23/2009

County jobless rate highest in 2 decades (Maui) The Maui News, 7/22/2009

Honolulu unemployment at 19-year high Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/21/2009

County jobless rates up from 2008 by Taylor Hall, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/21/2009

State jobs expected to fall 'pretty hard'-As with private sector, economic cycle likely will catch up to public workers by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/19/2009

State Issuing Layoff Notices to Hawaii Government Workers-Apology issued for some employees getting the word via recorded message  by Gov. Linda Lingle, Hawaii Reporter, 7/19/2009

State unemployment stable-Rate stays at 7.4% in June; experts warn recovery still far off by Taylor Hall, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/18/2009

Dozens of state workers learn of potential layoff by Zahid Arab, KHNL 8 News, 7/18/2009

Isles' 7.4 percent unemployment rate still below national average Honolulu Advertiser, 7/17/2009

Hawaii’s unemployment rate still 7.4% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/17/2009

Governor says layoffs may be necessary by Paul Drewes, KHNL8 News, 7/12/2009

Most Ilikai workers keeping jobs-Hotel set to reopen after reaching deal with labor officials by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/11/2009

Ilikai workers reach deal to keep the hotel running-A new labor contract will save many but not all of the jobs at the 203-room Waikiki icon by Erika Engle & Rob Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/11/2009

Employees, homeowners reflect on Ilikai Hotel's closure by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 7/9/2009

Ilikai employees fear for future by Rob Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/9/2009

Ilikai workers rally to save jobs by Zahid Arab, KHNL8 News, 7/8/2009

Lingle: Layoffs 'likely by the end of the week' by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 7/8/2009

Owner to close Ilikai Hotel-Unite Here Local 5 will hold a vigil today in support of members who work at the hotel by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/8/2009

Ilikai shutting down as Waikiki hotel-806 condos, time shares not affected; 65 workers to lose jobs by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/8/2009

65 will be laid off when new owners of Ilikai shut down operations Thursday Honolulu Advertiser, 7/7/2009

Honolulu jobless up to 6% in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/30/2009

Hawaii Job Losses Will Be Larger Than Originally Forecast-See economic forecast for Hawaii here by University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, Hawaii Reporter, 6/24/2009

Hawaii reported 8 'mass layoffs' in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/23/2009

Hawaii unemployment jumps to 7.4% in May-Unemployment jumped to 7.4% last month, highest since 1977 by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/20/2009

Hawaii's jobless rate up to 7.4% in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/19/2009

Hawaii Could Add 7,000 New Jobs at No Cost to Taxpayers by Sam Slom, Hawaii Reporter, 6/9/2009

Manpower: 6% of Honolulu employers to hire in 3Q Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/9/2009

Oahu employers see steady labor levels by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/9/2009

Manpower: 6% of Honolulu employers to hire in 3Q Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/8/2009

Planned layoffs fall 16% in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/3/2009

Honolulu jobless rate down to 5.7% in April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/3/2009

Hawaii’s ag labor down 3% in April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/26/2009

State jobless rate eases-Gains in health care and government masks losses in other sectors by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/23/2009

Hawaii jobless rate dips to 6.9 percent-It's the first decline in 15 months, but holding at highest level in decades by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/23/2009

Hawaii unemployment in April slipped to 6.9% while national rate climbed Honolulu Advertiser, 5/22/2009

Hawaii jobless rate at 6.9% in April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/22/2009

Hawaii reported 10 'mass layoffs' in April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/22/2009

Hawaii's employment services sector down 9% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/14/2009

Hawaii reports 12 'mass layoffs' in Q1 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/12/2009

Honolulu 5.8% jobless rate lower than many metro areas Honolulu Advertiser, 4/29/2009

Honolulu jobless rate 5.8% in March Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/29/2009

Hawaii March layoffs lowest in eight months, government says Honolulu Advertiser, 4/23/2009

Hawaii reports 5 'mass layoffs' in March Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/23/2009

State's jobless rate highest in 31 years-Dismal economy leaves 7.1% of workforce unemployed  by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/18/2009

Hawaii State Unemployment Rate Triggers Additional Federal Benefits by Ryan K. Markham, Hawaii Reporter, 4/17/2009

Hawaii unemployment soared to 7.1 percent in March Honolulu Advertiser, 4/17/2009

Hawaii jobless rate 7.1% in March — highest in 31 years Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/17/2009

Honolulu hiring for rail transit division-Proposed jobs will be some of highest-paying posts at Honolulu Hale by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/6/2009

Honolulu jobless rate 5.4% in February, 24K out of work Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/1/2009

Unemployment reaches 30-year high by Carolyn Lucas, West Hawaii Today, 3/28/2009

Unemployment hits 12-year high-The 6.5 percent figure ties Hawaii for 14th lowest as construction and tourism struggle by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/28/2009

Hawaii joblessness at 30-year high: 6.5%-February unemployment in Isles reaches 6.5 percent as mass layoffs continue by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/28/2009

Hawaii jobless rate 6.5%, highest since '78 by Randi Petrello, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/27/2009

Ilikai workers plea to keep jobs by Zahid Ahab, KHNL8-News, 3/27/2009

Labor department helps laid off Superferry employees by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 3/20/2009

Hawaii reports 15 ‘mass layoffs’ in February Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/20/2009

Superferry employees fear the future by Zahid Arab, KHNL8-News, 3/20/2009

Honolulu jobless rate 5.2% in January Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/19/2009

Hawaii Superferry to start laying off workers as of tomorrow-It'll lay off 236 workers and cease operations — perhaps for good by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/18/2009

Layoffs follow high court ruling on Superferry-State and ferry officials will discuss the shutdown today by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/18/2009

BREAKING NEWS - SUPERFERRY-Superferry to lay off more than 200 by Greg Small, AP, The Garden Island, 3/18/2009

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Activates Rapid Team to Assist Former Hawaii Superferry Employees by Ryan K. Markham, Hawaii Reporter, 3/17/2009

Superferry lays off employees a day after Hawaii Supreme Court ruling by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 3/17/2009

Hawaii Superferry says it will start layoffs on Friday Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2009

Stimulus money to create 3,170 jobs in Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/17/2009

Hawaii unemployment numbers rise again (Hawaii) Local And Wire Sources, West Hawaii Today, 3/12/2009

More lost jobs foreseen before year-end rebound by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/12/2009

Hawaii jobless rate hits a 25-year high and may get worse-As unemployment hits 6.1%, expert says more may be out of work soon by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/12/2009

County jobless rate grim-January figures more than twice as high as same month in 2008 (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 3/11/2009

Hawaii unemployment rate hits quarter-century high of 6.1 percent Honolulu Advertiser, 3/11/2009

Hawaii jobless rate hits 6.1% in January Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/11/2009

Honolulu companies cautious about hiring in Q2 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/10/2009

Honolulu job prospects dim-Nearly three-fourths of employers surveyed said they plan to keep existing staff levels by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/10/2009

Hawaii trade, transportation and utilities sector grows 6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/9/2009

Mass layoffs affect 998 here in January Honolulu Advertiser, 2/26/2009

Nearly 1,000 Hawaii workers lost jobs in layoffs last month Honolulu Advertiser, 2/25/2009

Hawaii manufacturing jobs fell 2.2% last year Honolulu Advertiser, 2/24/2009

Manufacturing jobs drop 2.2% statewide-Jobs in the paper and allied products sector fell 39 percent last year by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/24/2009

Hawaii manufacturing jobs shrank in 2008 Honolulu Advertiser, 2/24/2009

America's New Housing Problem: Unemployment by Maurna Desmond, Forbes.com, 2/17/2009

Who's still hiring in this tough economy-Jobs still available in tight market by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/1/2009

Hawaii union membership rose to 24.3% of workforce in 2008 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/28/2009

Hawaii's Unemployment Rate at 5.5 Percent in December - a 10 Year High-National Unemployment Rate at 7.2 percent by Ryan Markham, Hawaii Reporter, 1/28/2009

State jobless rate hits 10-year high-The December rate of 5.5% is an 83% jump from a year ago by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/28/2009

Hawaii jobless rate at 10-year high of 5.5%-Unemployment reached 5.5% in 2008, rising at fastest pace in decades by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/28/2009

BREAKING — State’s jobless rate hits 10-year high AP, The Garden Island, 1/27/2009

Hawaii unemployment rate jumped to 10-year high in December 2008 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2009

Hawaii jobless at 10-year high by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/27/2009

Hawaii job fair draws thousands amid rising unemployment rate Honolulu Advertiser, 1/14/2009

3,000 jobless claims swamp isle office-Unemployment office flooded by people seeking claims by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/9/2009

Unemployed older Hawaii workers struggling to find jobs-For many, layoffs, the search for work are stressful eye-openers by Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/6/2009

About third of Hawaii jobless without unemployment benefits Honolulu Advertiser, 12/24/2008

Isle jobless rate at 4.9% by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/20/2008

Hawaii jobless rate highest in 9 years by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/20/2008

Hawaii unemployment rate rises to 4.9% Honolulu Advertiser, 12/19/2008

Makena Resort approval would save jobs-Restrictions added as council advances development zoning by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/13/2008

Hawaii auto dealers slash 750 jobs amid plunging sales-Dealers had laid off 15% of workforce with sales down 20% by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/11/2008

1,600 jobs open at Target's Hawaii stores-Hiring event Dec. 18-21 to staff chain's 2 Oahu spots opening in March by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/10/2008

Target plans to do mass hiring for its Hawaii stores KHNL8 News, 12/9/2008

Target Corp. to hire 1,600 in Hawaii Honolulu Advertiser, 12/9/2008

17% of Honolulu employers expect to hire in early 2009-About 60 percent expect to maintain staff, one outlook says by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/9/2008

Hawaii government jobs grew nearly 3% from 2007 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/8/2008

Despite rising unemployment, Hawaii still ranks favorably in national study Honolulu Advertiser, 12/4/2008

Honolulu jobless rate 3.8% in October Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/2/2008

Jobless can get extra 7 weeks of aid Honolulu Advertiser, 12/2/2008

Emergency unemployment compensation extended KHNL8 News, 12/1/2008

Government extends emergency unemployment compensation Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/1/2008

State oks an additional 7 weeks of unemployment benefits Honolulu Advertiser, 12/1/2008

Hawaii agricultural work force down 6% in October Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/1/2008

Unemployment claims climb to 7-month high-2,396 filings last week were the most since the closures of Aloha and ATA airlines Honolulu Advertiser, 11/29/2008

Stimulus may create Hawaii jobs-Hannemann hopes plan helps fund some of the $456M in city projects by Dennis Camire, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/28/2008

Hawaii reports 9 'mass layoffs' in October Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/21/2008

State sees jump in jobless rate by Curtis Lim, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/21/2008

State unemployment rate stagnates at 4.5% by David Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/21/2008

UHERO reports further declines in tourism, jobs-The organization expects travel to the state to be down nearly 6 percent in 2009 by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/21/2008

Hawaii jobless rate steady at 4.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/20/2008

Hawaii jobless rate unchanged at 4.5% AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2008

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

Hawaii sees 6 mass layoffs, 867 jobs cut in Q3 by Randi Petrello, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/13/2008

More lay-offs lead to longer lines at unemployment office by Roger Mari, KHNL8 News, 11/12/2008

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

Maui sees 12% drop in building sector jobs-Construction jobs on Maui decline by 12% since March by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/6/2008

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

Maui construction jobs down 12% since March by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/5/2008

Honolulu unemployment rate rises to 4.2% in September, figures show Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2008

Honolulu jobless rate 4.2% in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/29/2008

Hawaii reports 9 'mass layoffs' in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/22/2008

Unemployment rates for Maui, state surge by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/21/2008

State's jobless rate hits 4.5% by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/21/2008

At 4.5%, joblessness in Isles nears 7-year high by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/20/2008

Hawai'i unemployment rate climbs to 4.5% in Sept. Honolulu Advertiser, 10/20/2008

Hawaii unemployment hits 4.5% in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/20/2008

Economist: County job data show no growth by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 10/18/2008

Maui's jobless rate projected at 4.5% by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/18/2008

Maui job growth seen flattening out after 11-year expansion Honolulu Advertiser, 10/17/2008

Disney releases details for Ko Olina resort that would create 1,000 jobs Honolulu Advertiser, 10/16/2008

Retailers hire more workers despite economic downturn by Duane Shimogawa, KHNL8 News, 10/11/2008

Hawaii workers with multiple jobs at 8.2% in 2007 Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/11/2008

Report: 2000s fared well for Hawaii job growth Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/8/2008

Hawaii gained 4,158 tech jobs in 5 years, report says by Nanea Kalani, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/1/2008

Honolulu jobless rate 3.9% in August Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/30/2008

Nearly 11,000 more Hawaii jobless than a year ago Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/23/2008

Hawaii reports 4 'mass layoffs' in August Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/23/2008

Honolulu is 41st hottest job market (or 59th coldest) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/22/2008

Kaua‘i unemployment holds steady in August The Garden Island, 9/21/2008

Hawaii's 4.2% jobless rate ties for 8th lowest in nation Honolulu Advertiser, 9/19/2008

Jobless rate in Hawaii hits 4.2% by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/19/2008

Hawaii jobless rate hits 4.2%, highest in more than 6 years Honolulu Advertiser, 9/18/2008

Hawaii hotel, restaurant employment down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/16/2008

New state jobs not in the works by Duane Shimogawa, KHNL8 News, 8/30/2008

Fewer farm workers, higher wages Honolulu Advertiser, 8/29/2008

Hawaii's farm workforce down 2% in July Honolulu Advertiser, 8/28/2008

Honolulu jobless rate 3.9% in July Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/27/2008

Hawaii reports 4 ‘mass layoffs’ in July Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/22/2008

Isle tech jobs grew faster than rest Honolulu Advertiser, 8/20/2008

Hawaii farm employment steady by Randi Petrello, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/18/2008

Maui jobless rate dips in July The Maui News, 8/17/2008

Kaua‘i unemployment rises to 4.5 pct The Garden Island, 8/17/2008

Hawaii reported 9 ‘mass layoffs’ in Q2 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/15/2008

Hawaii's jobless rate climbs in July to 3.9%-Seasonally adjusted figure still below national level by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/15/2008

Jobless rate hits 3.9% by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/15/2008

Hawaii jobless number up 9,000 from July '07 by Randi Petrello, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/14/2008

Jobless rate climbs as employers on Maui cut back by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/10/2008

Hilton Waikoloa lays off 25 workers by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 8/6/2008

Big Island hotels cut staff-Two hotels have fired a total of 59 workers as tourism declines by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/6/2008

Keauhou resort lays off 34 workers (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 8/5/2008

Study exaggerates jobs lost to China Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/1/2008

Honolulu jobless rate hits 4.2% in June Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/30/2008

Study: Hawaii lost 4,000+ jobs to China Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/30/2008

Isles said to be losing jobs to China Honolulu Advertiser, 7/30/2008

Hawaii reports 6 'mass layoffs' in June Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/23/2008

Hawaii retail employment, wages up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/21/2008

Kaua‘i unemployment rises 1.1% in June by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 7/20/2008

Jobless rate up to 3.8% by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/19/2008

Molokai hit hard as state jobless rate rises to 3.8% AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/18/2008

Hawaii jobless rate 3.8% in June Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/18/2008

Honolulu jobless rate up to 3.1% in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/8/2008

Jobless rate hits 3.5%-State unemployment reaches the highest level since March 2004 by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/20/2008

Isle jobless rate climbs to 3.5% by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/20/2008

Hawaii unemployment highest since March 2004 Honolulu Advertiser, 6/20/2008

Hawaii reports 4 'mass layoffs' in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/20/2008

Hawaii ranks 4th in personal income growth Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/19/2008

Hawaii hotel, restaurant employment up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/2/2008

Honolulu online job ads up 12% in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/2/2008

Honolulu ranks 45th in U.S. income Honolulu Advertiser, 5/30/2008

Honolulu income grows to nearly $40,000 AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/29/2008

Honolulu jobless rate 3% in April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/28/2008

Hawaii mass layoffs up in April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/22/2008

Hawaii's hired ag workers down 5% in April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/20/2008

Jobless rate up slightly despite layoffs by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/16/2008

Hawaii among highest-paying states for loan officers, construction workers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/9/2008

Hawaii job market still healthy, report shows Honolulu Advertiser, 4/30/2008

Hawaii job loss count hits 2,559 by Jim Kelly, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/29/2008

Honolulu jobless rate 2.7% in March Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/29/2008

Hawaii layoffs steady in March Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/23/2008

Hawaii unemployment rate declined in March-The data was taken before the Aloha and ATA airline shutdowns by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/19/2008

Airline layoffs about to skew Isle jobless rate by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/19/2008

Hawaii March jobless rate edges down to 3.1% by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/19/2008

Hawaii jobless rate 3.1% in March Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/18/2008

Jobless claims jump 132.7% by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/11/2008

Isle jobs flying away-The state says recent airline shutdowns could trigger thousands of more job losses and stall the economy by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/10/2008

Oahu job count down in 3Q 2007 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/9/2008

Honolulu jobless rate up to 2.8% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/2/2008

High-tech jobs growing in Hawaii by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/2/2008

Hawaii’s jobless rate increasing by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/29/2008

Hawaii jobless rate jumps to 3.2% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/28/2008

News is a shocker to island's 7,500 residents by Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/25/2008

Hawaii reports 9 layoffs in February Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/21/2008

Honolulu jobless numbers up in January Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/19/2008

Hawaii jobless rate remained steady at 3.1 percent in January by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/12/2008

Honolulu companies plan to hire in 2Q Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/11/2008

Hawaii unemployment rate steady at 3.1% in January Honolulu Advertiser, 3/11/2008

Hawaii jobless rate slightly up in January Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/11/2008

Despite economy, turnover is expected Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/10/2008

Isle jobless claims still near bottom Honolulu Advertiser, 3/7/2008

Hawaii '07 jobless rate lowest in U.S. Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/29/2008

Hawaii reports 3 mass layoffs in January Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/27/2008

Agriculture jobs remain steady Honolulu Advertiser, 2/23/2008

Hawaii agricultural work force down 4% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/20/2008

Hawaii one of best states for jobs Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/20/2008

Isle manufacturing jobs decline by 1.7 percent by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/20/2008

Number of manufacturing jobs shrank by 1.7% in 2007 Honolulu Advertiser, 2/20/2008

Report: Hawaii manufacturing jobs down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/19/2008

Hawaii rail project may create 9,100 jobs by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/17/2008

Few big Hawaii layoffs in Q4 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/14/2008

Honolulu labor market not as tight, report shows Honolulu Advertiser, 1/31/2008

Honolulu unemployment down to 2.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/29/2008

December layoffs spike in Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/24/2008

Hawaii jobless rate rises to 3.2%-Unemployment is likely to continue rising into 2009 by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/19/2008

Hawaii jobless rate at 3.2%, highest in 3 years by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/19/2008

Hawaii jobless rate up to 3.2% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/18/2008

Hawaii jobless rate 3.2% in Dec., highest since May '04 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/18/2008

Honolulu wage, job growth slows Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/17/2008

Honolulu one of top cities for jobs Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/16/2008

Island wages below national average by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/11/2008

Hawaii's $771 average weekly wage ranks 27th in U.S. Honolulu Advertiser, 1/10/2008

Hawaii wages trail national average Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/10/2008

Honolulu unemployment remains low Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/9/2008

Since 1990, Hawaii added 92,450 workers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/2/2008

Hawaii’s unemployment rate edges up slightly by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/22/2007

Jobless rate rises to 2.9% as jobs decline in 3 sectors Honolulu Advertiser, 12/22/2007

Hawaii jobless rate climbs to 2.9% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/21/2007

Hawaii jobless rate rises slightly to 2.9% in November Honolulu Advertiser, 12/21/2007

Government jobs pay $12B in Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/20/2007

Honolulu employers plan to hire more in ’08 by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/11/2007

Honolulu jobless rate up to 2.4% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/28/2007

Hawaii government jobs reach 124,000 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/27/2007

Hawaii employers fret over aging workforce by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/27/2007

Isle work force getting older, Census reveals by Nelson Daranciang, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/27/2007

Hawaii work force is aging Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/26/2007

Hawaii's October jobless rate: 2.7% by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/21/2007

Hawaii jobless rate increases slightly by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/21/2007

October Hawaii jobless rate 2.7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/20/2007

Superferry Employees Heading Back to Work by Leland Kim, KHNL-8 News, 11/20/2007

Hawaii's agricultural work force declines Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/19/2007

Small businesses have more than half of Isles' non-farm labor force by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/15/2007

Honolulu jobless rate 2.6% in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/30/2007

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

Unemployment up in U.S., but not in Hawaii by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/25/2007

Hawaii had Lowest Unemployment Rate in Nation KHNL-8 News, 10/24/2007

Hawaii's Has Second Lowest Unemployment in the Nation-49,850 More People Employed and 5,900 Less People Unemployed During Lingle-Aiona Administration by James P. Hardway, Hawaii Reporter, 10/24/2007

Hawai'i jobless rate steady at 2.6% in September Honolulu Advertiser, 10/24/2007

Hawaii jobless rate steady by Dave Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/20/2007

Hawaii jobless rate 2.6% in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/19/2007

Honolulu job, wage growth below average Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/18/2007

Superferry idles most of its workers by Harry Eagar and Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 10/12/2007

Hawaii Superferry lays off 249 workers by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/12/2007

Superferry lays off 249 of 308-Senators sink the first version of a bill that would let the Alakai operate by Laurie Au and Nelson Daranciang, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/12/2007

Of the 249 layoffs, 35 on Kaua‘i-Sure sign Superferry future unstable by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 10/12/2007

Former Superferry Employees Emotional After Furlough Announcement by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 10/12/2007

Majority of Superferry Employees Lose Their Jobs by Leland Kim, KHNL-8 News, 10/12/2007

Former Superferry Employees Emotional After Furlough Announcement by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 10/12/2007

Hawaii Labor Department Creates 'Rapid Response Team' to Assist Furloughed Workers at the Hawaii Superferry by James P. Hardway, Hawaii Reporter,  10/11/2007

Hawaii Superferry furloughs 249 workers Honolulu Advertiser, 10/11/2007

Hawaii Superferry Lays Off 249 Employees by John Garibaldi, Hawaii Reporter, 10/11/2007

White-collar jobs up 20% since 2002 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/11/2007

Disney's Hawaii resort plan includes 1,000 jobs by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/4/2007

Isle jobless rate up slightly Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/2/2007

Isle visitor arrivals up 3.5% in August-The market posts its first successive month of growth since 2005 by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/28/2007

Honolulu pay 5% above national average Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/26/2007

State unemployment steady at 2.6 percent by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/26/2007

Hawaii's August unemployment rate steady at 2.6% Honolulu Advertiser, 9/25/2007

Hawaii jobless rate up in August Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/25/2007

Foreign firms employ 6% of Hawaii workers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/25/2007

Fewer employers planning to hire-Only 20 percent of Honolulu companies plan to hire workers in the last quarter by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/11/2007

Honolulu 18th 'hottest' job market Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/10/2007

July unemployment still below 3% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/29/2007

Hawaii unemployment rate up in July by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/18/2007

State jobless rate hits 2.6% by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/18/2007

July jobless rate in Hawaii rises slightly to 2.6% Honolulu Advertiser, 8/17/2007

July jobless rate 2.6% in Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/17/2007

Bar, restaurant employment hits 59,000 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/14/2007

Hawaii jobless rate 2.4% in June Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/1/2007

Hawaii retail employment flattening out Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/30/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 7,325 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/26/2007

Isle jobless rate lowest again-At 2.4 percent, Hawaii ties with Montana for lowest in the nation by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/21/2007

Unemployment rate falls in Isles by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/21/2007

Hawaii unemployment: 2.4% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/20/2007

Led by Wailuku and Hilo, jobless claims spike by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/19/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,596 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2007

Hawaii businesses hurt by worker shortage by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/8/2007

Hawaii jobless claims: 6,900 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/6/2007

Weekly jobless claims: 6,881 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/29/2007

Isle self-employed numbers up 4%-Hawaii, which ranked No. 23 in growth, is part of a national trend by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/26/2007

Jobless claims up, but still below 7,000 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/21/2007

Isle jobless rate rises to 2.5% by Dave Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/20/2007

Isle jobless rate rises to 2.5% by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/20/2007

Hawaii jobs: Fastest growth in U.S. Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/19/2007

Honolulu job outlook good Honolulu Advertiser, 6/16/2007

Hawaii jobless claims fall further below 7,000 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/15/2007

Honolulu employers to up hiring-A Manpower survey gives a more optimistic outlook than UHERO by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/11/2007

New jobless claims fall to lowest level of 2007 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/7/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims fall by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/1/2007

Ag workforce down 3 percent Honolulu Advertiser, 5/31/2007

Honolulu has one of the lowest jobless rates Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/30/2007

Hawai'i No. 2 for unemployment rate by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/19/2007

Turnaround in jobless rate forecast to be temporary by Dave Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/19/2007

Hawaii unemployment 2.4% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/18/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims fall by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/17/2007

Hotel, restaurant employment sets record Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/11/2007

Hawaii adds more jobs Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/4/2007

Hawai'i No. 1 in workers tied to international trade Honolulu Advertiser, 5/4/2007

More jobs supported by international trade Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/3/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,936 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/26/2007

1,328 new high-tech jobs for Hawai'i by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/24/2007

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

Isles’ jobless rate no longer lowest-Montana takes over the spot after seven months of Hawaii having the lowest rate by Dave Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/21/2007

State jobless rate rises by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/21/2007

Hawaii unemployment rises to 2.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/20/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,545 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/20/2007

Hawaii jobless claims: 6,821 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/12/2007

Honolulu unemployment even lower than state's Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/4/2007

Isles' jobless rate rises, but stays best in nation by Audrey McAvoy, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/31/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,953 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/29/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,165 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/22/2007

America's lowest joblessness on Oahu Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/21/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,795 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/15/2007

Honolulu employers to hire more Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/13/2007

Hawaii County unemployment nearly steady in past year (Hawaii) by Lisa Huynh, West Hawaii Today, 3/9/2007

Hawai'i's jobless rate inches upward to 2.2% by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/9/2007

Hawaii jobless rate edges up slightly-The rate in January moved up to 2.2% from its historic low of 2.0% in December by Dave Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/9/2007

Hawaii jobless claims fall to 6,109 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/8/2007

Hawaii keeps America's lowest jobless rate Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/8/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,104 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/22/2007

Labor crisis looms for government-About one in five state employees is nearing retirement by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/18/2007

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 7,134 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/16/2007

Hawai'i losing manufacturing jobs by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/15/2007

Hawai'i manufacturing jobs down 5.6 percent Honolulu Advertiser, 2/15/2007

Weekly jobless claims: 6,372 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/8/2007

Weekly jobless claims: 6,809 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/1/2007

More online job ads than unemployed in December Honolulu Advertiser, 1/31/2007

Focus is better jobs, not more by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 1/30/2007

Weekly jobless claims: 6,761 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/26/2007

Isle jobless rate lowest in 30 years-The low rate is making it difficult for businesses to get their work done by Dave Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/25/2007

Weekly jobless claims: 1,105 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/25/2007

Jobless rate dips to 1.5 percent in county (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 1/25/2007

Will we end up paying for low jobless rate? by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/25/2007

Hawai'i 2% December jobless rate lowest in 30 years Honolulu Advertiser, 1/24/2007

Hawaii unemployment falls to 2% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/24/2007

Hawaii Ends 2006 with Lowest Unemployment Rate in 30 Years-Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate Fell to 2.0 Percent for December by Nelson Befitel, Hawaii Reporter, 1/24/2007

Hawaii income grows faster than Mainland by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/18/2007

Weekly jobless claims: 7,513 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/18/2007

Average Hawaii wages are just average by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 1/12/2007

Hawaii's wages lag inflation, U.S. average-The state's average pay increased 4 percent in the second quarter of 2006, but prices rose even more by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/12/2007

Isles falling behind as pay gap grows wider by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/12/2007

Weekly jobless claims: 6,931 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/11/2007

Hawai'i wages lag national average and gap is growing by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/11/2007

Average hotel, restaurant wages hit $13.43 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/8/2007

Honolulu jobless rate at 2.2% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/3/2007

State ranks 12th for workers with 2 or more jobs-Unemployment is the lowest in the nation, but Hawaii jobs are mostly low-paying by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/27/2006

More working multiple jobs in Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/26/2006

Jobless rate rises; more recent claims down by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/22/2006

Hawai'i jobless rate up slightly to 2.3 percent by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/22/2006  

Hawaii jobless rate ticks up to 2.3%  Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/21/2006

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

Hawai'i unemployment claims rise 4% in latest week Honolulu Advertiser, 12/15/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,096 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/15/2006

Employees wanted-A tight job market has forced many businesses in Hawaii to cover extended hours and additional traffic with shoestring staffs by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/10/2006

Local white-collar jobs rise 5.9% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/8/2006

Jobless claims fall for 1st time in nine weeks Honolulu Advertiser, 12/8/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 7,133 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/8/2006

Hawaii jobless claims below 6,000 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/30/2006

Honolulu metro jobless rate 1.9% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/29/2006

Hawaii's worker shortage bodes future problems Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/26/2006

Jobless claims rise 21 percent in past week Honolulu Advertiser, 11/24/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,982 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/24/2006

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

Isle jobless rate lowest ever-At 2.1 percent in October, it is expected to start slowing economic growth as businesses are forced to spend more on wages by Dave Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/22/2006

Jobless rate falls to 2.1%, a U.S. low by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/22/2006  

At 2.1% jobless rate, Hawaii leads nation Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/21/2006

Hawai'i's 2.1% October jobless rate is lowest in nation Honolulu Advertiser, 11/21/2006

Hawaii jobless fund hits $520 million Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/21/2006

Hawaii farm work force: 7,000 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/20/2006

Hawai'i's jobless claims rise for 7th straight week Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2006

Weekly jobless claims: 6,104 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/17/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,592 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/10/2006

Employers consider time off for holidays Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/10/2006

Hawai'i unemployment insurance claims rise sharply Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/3/2006

U.S. jobless rate 4.4% -- Hawaii 2.6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/3/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,507 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/3/2006

Honolulu has one of best employment rates Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/1/2006

700 new jobs in tech sector  Honolulu Advertiser, 10/24/2006

State's jobless rate of 2.5% lowest in U.S. AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/21/2006

Hawaii job growth is fastest Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/20/2006

Weekly jobless claims: 6,424 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/20/2006

Hawaii unemployment claims up 10 percent last week Honolulu Advertiser, 10/13/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,216 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/12/2006

Employers look to Mainland by Karin Stanton, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/8/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,216 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/5/2006

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

Weekly jobless claims: 6,138 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/27/2006

Honolulu unemployment among lowest Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/27/2006

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

Weekly jobless claims top 6,300 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/22/2006

Jobless rate falls again by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/21/2005

Hawaii jobless rate 2.8% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/21/2006

New jobless claims still below 1,000 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/14/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,066 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/7/2006

New jobless claims fall below 1,000 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/25/2006

Jobless rate in Hawai'i dips to three percent by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/18/2006

Hawaii jobless rate drops back to 3% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/18/2006

Hawaii jobless rate rises to 3%-The U.S. unemployment rate falls to 4.8 percent AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/18/2006

New jobless claims: 1,002 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/17/2006

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

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,890 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/10/2006

Jobless: Hawaii 3.1%; U.S. 4.8% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/4/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,964 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/4/2006

Jobless claims hold at low level by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/3/2006

New jobless claims fall below 1,000 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/28/2006

Unemployment rate edges up to 3.1 percent by Dan Nakaso,  Honolulu Advertiser, 7/22/2006

Hawaii unemployment 3.1% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/21/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 7,254 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/20/2006

June mass layoffs in Hawaii: 6 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/20/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,680 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/14/2006

Honolulu employment among U.S. best Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/28/2006

New weekly jobless claims fall below 1,000 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/22/2006

Hawaii jobless rate up slightly to 3% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/16/2006

Weekly jobless claims: 6,566 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/8/2006

Florida ties Hawaii with 2.8% jobless rate Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/31/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,451 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/25/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,520 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/19/2006

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

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 joblessness 2.6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/22/2006

Honolulu wage and job growth ranked Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/13/2006

State’s jobless rate stays lowest in U.S. by Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/4/2006

Hawaii jobless rate was 2.5% in February AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/4/2006

Hawaii job growth stays strong Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/31/2006

Lowest unemployment in nation adds to Hawaii's allure AP, USA Today, 3/24/2006

Jobless claims: 6,992 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/24/2006

Jobless claims fall on most islands Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/16/2006

Hawaii jobless rate hits 15-year low Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/10/2006

Hawaii weekly jobless claims: 6,210 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/17/2006

Weekly jobless claims: 6,144 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/26/2006

Hawaii jobless rate at 2.7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/24/2006

Hawaii jobless claims: 6,634 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/21/2006

New jobless claims 1,338 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/12/2006

New jobless claims: 913 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/6/2006

Record job count for Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/30/2005

Weekly new jobless claims: 947 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/29/2005

Higher pay in Honolulu Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/29/2005

Honolulu wages trail the U.S. West-Pay in Honolulu is higher than the U.S. average, but lower than in San Francisco and Anchorage, Alaska by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/29/2005

Honolulu wages 4% higher than national average by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/29/2005

New jobless claims: 854 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/22/2005

Hawaii unemployment 2.8% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/17/2005

Hawai'i's jobless rate stays below 3% AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/17/2005

New jobless claims: 999 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/16/2005

Hawai'i wages remain below national average by Audrey McAvoy, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/13/2005

Hawaii wages trail U.S. average-Weekly wages in Hawaii average only $669, more than $100 below the national average Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/12/2005

New jobless claims 1,334 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/8/2005

Record low weekly jobless claims Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/2/2005

UH economists expect personal income to grow 2.7% in 2006 by David Briscoe, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/23/2005

Jobless rate here still lowest in U.S. by Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/23/2005

New jobless claims: 849 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/17/2005

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

Honolulu hot for job growth Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/2/2005

Hawaii added 7,100 jobs in September-The state's jobless rate of 2.7% is still the lowest in the nation by Stewart Yerton, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/22/2005

Full-employment blues by Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/22/2005

Hawaii's unemployment rate lowest in nation Honolulu Advertiser, 10/21/2005

Job growth in Hawaii outpaces much of U.S.-The state had the seventh-fastest rate of job creation in the states, according to an FDIC report by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/15/2005

Business briefs: Hawaii unemployment claims fall Honolulu Advertiser, 10/13/2005

Kapolei jobs could triple over 20 years by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/27/2005

Construction jobs hit 10,500 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/30/2005

Hawaii hits 600,000 jobs Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/19/2005

2.7% jobless rate holds for third straight month Honolulu Advertiser, 8/19/2005

New jobless claims: 934 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/19/2005

State ups its new-jobs estimate by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/18/2005

Hawaii personal income to grow 3.4 percent this year, state says Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/18/2005

Job growth catching up across the West by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/18/2005

State ups its new-jobs estimate by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/18/2005

Hawaii personal income to grow 3.4 percent this year, state says Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/18/2005

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