Figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show Hawai'i's unemployment rate fell to 6.7%, down from 6.9% in March. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate had been in the 6.8-7% range for the past year, with jobless figures reaching highs not seen in 32 years. The report r
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05/28/2010
The May Senior Resource eZine carried an article stating that the multi-generational family household is returning. A recent report by the Pew Research Center shows that, as of 2008, a record 49 million Americans, or 16.1% of the total U.S. population, lived in such a household, up from 28 milli
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05/21/2010
Hawaiian Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200, a long-range jetliner that brings most destinations in Asia within reach of Hawaii. The plane can carry more passengers farther and more cost-effectively than anything Hawaiian has currently in its fleet, and will eventually repl
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05/14/2010
Greg Knudsen posted in our Star Bulletin an article explaiing the efforts of Hawaii Kai's Neighborhood Board (HKNB) to preserve and protect Hawaii Kai, specifically Maunalua Bay and the Ka Iwi Coast. In support of their work, and to help publicize the efforts of our committed representatives, I
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05/07/2010
There are 2 new developments just announced which will bring Hawaii to the forefront of the electric car movement/business in the U.S. Nissan has said Hawaii will be one of the initial markets for sales of its mass-produced electric car, the Leaf. The car is expected to go on sale in the state e
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05/07/2010
A new company is doing our Oahu real estate statistics, and they have easy-to-read graphs which were not part of our old format. If you would like a copy of Monthly Indicators, or Housing Supply Outlook, or Local Market Updates, just let me know and I will send you the links. Unfortunately, I'm
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05/07/2010
Honolulu has been ranked among the cleanest cities in the country in the American Lung Association's State of the Air 2010 report. Honolulu was No. 3 behind Cheyenne, Wyo., and Santa Fe-Espanola, N.M., in year-round particulate levels, and was one of 12 cities to receive an "A" rating for ozone p
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05/01/2010