#Economic Downturn

Expected growth in visitor industry jobs could reach 159,542 in 2011, according to a statement released today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA).

Shan Tsutsui, 2010 candidate for State Senate District 4, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, I am State Senator Shan Tsutsui and I’m running for re-election in the Senate 4th District–this includes Kahakuloa, runs through Waikapu, down to Kahului, and parts of Paia.  I think without a doubt, we all know that the economy has been very challenging for most, if not […]

Ramon Kitaichi Madden, 2010 candidate for State House District 10, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha West Maui voters.  My name is Ramon Kitaichi Madden, and I’m running for the state House to represent West Maui in the upcoming 2010 Primary Election.  I live, work and play in West Maui, and I’m a proud parent of a 12-year-old son […]

Angus McKelvey, 2010 candidate for State House District 10, Transcript: Introduction: Hi, my name is Representative Angus McKelvey.  It’s been my honor to serve the 10th District which is West Maui, Maalaea, and two streets in North Kihei since 2006.  I was born and raised in Hawaii.  I was actually born in Honolulu, and raised and grew […]

After six weeks, eight district meetings and 27 meetings in the council chambers, the Maui County council approved on first reading yesterday its version of the 2011 fiscal year budget.  The vote was unanimous at 8-0. Budget Committee Chair Joseph Pontanilla said the budget committee recommendation decreases the Mayor’s proposed $530 million by an estimated […]