Hawaii

State says high tech tax credits are helping Hawaii (KPUA Hilo) - 180 weeks ago

HONOLULU (AP) _ The state says Hawaii's generous tax credits for technology companies are working, though solid proof of the credits' benefits is still in the works.

$372 million approved for Hawaii defense related projects (KPUA Hilo) - 180 weeks ago

HONOLULU (AP) _ Congress has approved 372 (m) million dollars in defense spending for Hawaii projects. The Senate voted 100 to zero this morning to pass the measure. The House had approved the measure on Tuesday by a vote of 394 to 22.

Ethics panel may review lawmakers' trips to Hawaii (Salem Statesman Journal) - 180 weeks ago

Oregon's government-ethics panel may act Nov. 17 on whether to investigate lawmakers for their failure to report trips to Hawaii provided by the beer-and-wine lobby.

Canadians among 15 boaters rescued in Hawaii (CTV.ca) - 180 weeks ago

Fifteen people were rescued from a sinking tour boat in Hawaii Friday. A number of Canadians were reportedly on the dive boat at the time.

More legislators make Hawaii trips official (The Oregonian) - 180 weeks ago

SALEM -- Sen. Ryan Deckert, Rep. Derrick Kitts and House Majority Leader Wayne Scott reported Friday that beer and wine distributors paid more than $2,000 for each of them to attend conferences in Hawaii in 2002 and 2004.

Some tourists learn the hard way: Hawaii is not crime free (USA Today) - 181 weeks ago

A small percentage of visitors to Hawaii have fallen victim to thieves and other criminals, but every such crime sullies Hawaii's image among tourists.

Legislators seek permanent venue for Hawaii crafts (USA Today) - 181 weeks ago

More than 36 waterfront acres along Oahu's main tourist route from the airport to Waikiki are being targeted as the future site of a massive year-round market showcasing Hawaii's unique art and culture.

Start-ups look to rouse Hawaii travel (USA Today) - 181 weeks ago

Interisland travel has long been difficult and expensive in Hawaii, which has no underwater tunnels, no interisland bridges, and no regular ferry service. But the state's local travel industry is about to undergo a transformation when a low-cost airline and an interisland ferry enter a market dominated for decades by Hawaiian Airlines and rival Aloha Airlines.

Hawaii looks to lure visitors during slow season (USA Today) - 181 weeks ago

The Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau on Tuesday launched a $1.5 million marketing campaign to lure activity-seeking travelers during the fall, the slowest season of the year for travel to the islands.

Hawaii at near capacity with 7.5 million tourists (USA Today) - 181 weeks ago

Visitors to Hawaii topped 7 million for the first time last year, and the tourism industry is talking about making the islands a little more exclusive.