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Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oʻahu is changing owners again and will join the Ritz-Carlton brand. Blackstone invested an undisclosed amount of money to upgrade the resort during the pandemic.

An up-and-coming food truck market on Maui is more than just a place to grab a bite. As HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports, Maika’i Market is where some vendors from Lahaina have found hope.

There's a lot of activity in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate market. It's a complex picture — one that not only includes industrial and office markets but also future residential housing. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.

The $250 million loan will help the utility bolster its financial ability as it faces litigation following the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui. Money will also be used for wildfire mitigation on all islands it provides power to.

Coming off of Memorial Day, it's the start of the summer grilling season so we thought we'd share the story of barbecue pitmaster Stephen Kina. His restaurant, 406 BBQ, catered at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month.

Developer Christine Camp has multiple projects underway. And that includes some that are part of downtown Honolulu's transformation into a more residential neighborhood. Pacific Business News editor in chief A. Kam Napier has more.

A “bad actor” accused of giving away plants infested with little fire ants has had its name cleared by the state Department of Agriculture — but that's done little to satisfy concerns that the department isn’t doing enough to stop invasive species. Meanwhile, the business is trying to recover from the hit to its reputation. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

Alaska Airlines is offering more than 3,000 free flights to those impacted by the Maui fires last August. The Maui CARE Flights program is a collaboration between the airline, Gov. Josh Green, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

The nonprofit Purple Maiʻa is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The tech-focused organization aims to empower the next generation of Hawaiʻi’s technology problem solvers.

As it stands, only 10% of coffee in packages labeled "Hawaiʻi grown" must be sourced locally. Growers say that's deceptive to buyers and harmful to the local industry. New legislation awaiting the governor's signature would require roasted, instant or ready-to-drink coffee marketed as "locally sourced" to have at least 51% local coffee. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.