The DBEDT forecasts Hawaii's economy to grow 1.3% in 2025 with sectors like construction, health care, and professional services driving growth despite challenges like inflation and slower tourism recovery.

Hawaiian tourism declined in July 2025, with a 4.4% decrease in arrivals and a 4.3% drop in spending compared to the previous July, although it was a 15% increase from July 2019.

Three Peaks Brewing secures liquor license after nearly three years of regulatory battles, preparing to reopen in Waikiki with new owners and technical innovations.

Ferragamo continues its luxury presence at Royal Hawaiian Center as Waikiki experiences a wave of high-end retail renovations and upgrades.

Despite a 1.8% decrease in arrivals, Hawaii saw a 5.7% rise in tourist spending per day, contributing to a 2.8% increase in total expenditures in June 2025.

Concrete workers in Oahu strike for better work-life balance, demanding two days off weekly amidst a construction boom. Island Ready Mix Concrete is in negotiations.

DBEDT partners with Made in Hawaii Festival to showcase local businesses at the Hawaii Made Pavilion, aiding startups and small enterprises in gaining retail exposure.

Hawaii has enacted Act 242, requiring that māmaki tea sold and labeled as such must be entirely grown in the state, aiming to ensure product authenticity and support local growers.

Hawaii's tourism in May saw a 1.0% increase in visitors and a 3.7% rise in spending compared to the previous year, with a notable 18.9% spending boost from May 2019.

AG Anne Lopez concludes the Maui wildfire investigation, focusing on prevention and readiness, with actionable insights and recommendations for future disaster defense in Hawaiʻi.

Hong Kong Chop Suey in Captain Cook was closed by Hawai‘i Department of Health due to multiple food safety violations, including pest infestation and contamination.

The Hawai‘i DOH closed Select 7, Inc. in O'ahu for multiple food safety violations including inadequate refrigeration and cross-contamination risks. A follow-up inspection is scheduled.

The 2025 Hawaii-Made Conference gathered local entrepreneurs and industry insiders to support the local product economy, with Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke promoting state backing for small businesses.