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EDA funds 3 projects to support economic development in Hawaii during 2023

By Aloha State News | Nov 21, 2024

Hawaii ranked 45th in the US after receiving three EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

Hawaii's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 7% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Aloha State News | Nov 18, 2024

Hawaii collected $1.7 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Hawaii's combined tax revenues down 0.6% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Aloha State News | Nov 16, 2024

Hawaii collected $3 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 29.2% more home purchase loans in Hawaii in Q3

By Aloha State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 482 VA home purchases in Hawaii in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $358.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 37% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Aloha State News | Nov 15, 2024

Hawaii collected $1.7 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FOIA Request Sent to Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program Regarding State University Employees Salary on November 14, 2024

By Aloha State News | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program on November 14, 2024.

Hawaii's combined tax revenues up 2.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Aloha State News | Nov 13, 2024

Hawaii collected $2.5 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Number of VA loans issued in Hawaii increased by 171.5% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Aloha State News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 543 home loans in Hawaii, totaling $398.1 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Hawaii in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Aloha State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 17 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Hawaii during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 32 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Hawaii increases from 2022 to 2023

By Aloha State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Hawaii in the fiscal year 2023 was $687,161, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Hawaii among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Aloha State News | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Aloha State News shows that Hawaii is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Hawaii declines from Q2 to Q3

By Aloha State News | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Hawaii in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $743,360, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Common Cause Hawaii advises patience as vote count continues

By Aloha State News | Nov 5, 2024

Hawaii voters have until 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 5, to cast their ballots in person or return their mail ballots for the 2024 presidential election.

Average VA home loan amount in Hawaii falls in Q3

By Aloha State News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Hawaii during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $733,219, a 0.6% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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In Hawaii, 49 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Aloha State News | Nov 1, 2024

Hawaii registered 49 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Hawaii increases from Q2 to Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Hawaii during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $827,861, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 482 home purchase loans in Hawaii in Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 482 VA home purchase loans issued in Hawaii in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $358.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii ranks 26th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 25, 2024

Hawaii ranked 26th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 543 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hawaii ranked 2nd in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 22, 2024

With $733,219 in home loans issued, Hawaii ranked second in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 543 home loans in Hawaii totaling $398.1 million in Q3

By Aloha State News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 543 home loans totaling $398.1 million in Hawaii during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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