Changes could touch 760,000 HMSA members and their doctors.
Stewart Yerton
Stewart Yerton is the senior business writer for Honolulu Civil Beat. You can reach him at syerton@civilbeat.org.
Posted inEconomic Inequality
Controversial Developer Ousted As Manager of Downtown ‘Hell Hole’ Building
The curtain is closing on Chad Waters’ leading role at 1136 Union Mall.
Posted inHousing
Honolulu ‘Hell-Hole’ Building Now Without Water
Despite the deteriorating condition of the building, embattled Honolulu developer Chad Waters is defending his record of managing 1136 Union Mall.
Posted inEconomy
Hawaiʻi’s Cost Of Living Is High. But There’s Another Huge Problem
A recent UH report likens Hawaiʻi’s economy to that of West Virginia — another place being “left behind.”
Posted inCommunity Health
Queen’s May Cut Ties With This For-Profit Medicare Insurer
The contract dispute with Humana highlights broader health system woes.
Posted inDevelopment
City Has Few Options To Address Pockets Of Squalor In Waikīkī
Owners of blighted properties won’t say what they’re planning to do with vacant lots and deteriorating buildings in Waikīkī, and there’s little that public officials can do about it.
Posted inUniversity of Hawaii
UH Engaged With Hackers Who Highjacked Cancer Study Data
The university has declined to provide additional information about a ransomware attack that exposed the personal information of cancer study participants
Posted inHousing
Downtown ‘Hell-Hole’ Building Founder Faces Eviction From His Luxury Condo
Honolulu developer Chad Waters’ landlord alleges he owes $5,000 in back rent.
Posted inKakaʻako
Should A State Worker Be Able To Lease Public Property Without Bids?
An agency executive director can now enter five-year leases for state-owned property in Kakaʻako at below-market rates without board approval or public notice.