Seriously, that has to be the least controversial headline in Hawai‘i today. I mean, among residents–for tourists, this is all just Disneyland with a few palm trees and sickly sweet rum drinks, right? For those of you who for whatever reason aren’t yet convinced that transient vacation rentals represent an alarming danger to Hawai‘i’s whole way of life for people who … [Read more...] about New report details vacation rental costs on Hawai`i economy
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Quizunderstood: What do you know about former Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle’s recent resignation?
1. According to a June 29 news release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average worker in the U.S. earns $23.23/hour. How much does the average worker in Kahului earn by comparison? A. $19.83/hour B. $20.83/hour C. $21.83/hour D. $22.83/hour E. $23.83/hour 2. Last week, for unannounced reasons, former Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle resigned from her post as … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: What do you know about former Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle’s recent resignation?