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Business Report: How safe is it to fly?
Airlines want you to believe that the air is safe to breathe if you fly. Howard Dicus looks to see if that is true.
Business Report: Christmas retail outlook
Howard Dicus reports on the outlook for Christmas retail based on Gallup polling of consumer spending plans for the rest of the year.
Business Report: A comparison of airlines' summer losses
In this Illustrated Economics, Howard compares the airlines' summer losses. T
Business Report: Hawaii's four biggest banks
In this "Illustrated Economics," Howard shows the relative size of Hawaii's four biggest banks.
Business Report: Pre-travel testing arrivals by category
Here's a breakdown by category on who is flying into Hawaii since the pre-travel testing program started on October 15th.
New jobless claims for early October 2020
Top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen on the 6 a.m. news broadcast from Hawaii News Now.
Howard's Business Report: Where we are with the economic stimulus bill
Our Howard Dicus explains what's holding things up with the covid relief bill. It's Crisis at a Glance!
Some hotels, airlines plan gradual reopening despite tourism relaunch
The long-awaited October 15 date is really just the start of a longer reopening process.
Business Report: How mainland media sees Hawaii's trans-Pacific reopening
The headlines sound just as confused as the situation. Just days away from reopening travel, here are the headlines reflecting the lack of a comprehensive plan
Need office space in Hawaii? It's available during this pandemic
More space is available because of the pandemic. But is this affecting the price? Business reporter Howard Dicus takes a look.
Business Report: August air seats
In this Illustrated Economics, Howard talks about August air seats.
Business Report: Furloughs at The Modern Honolulu
Howard shares a partial list of furloughed workers at the Waikiki hotel.
Business Report: Economic recovery has a long way to go
Howard breaks down the Wall Street Journal’s report on jobless statistics.
Howard’s Business Report: House passes spending bill
There’s increased accountability on farm aid funds.
Business Report: Unemployment by island
Unemployment is over 12% statewide even though it fell on almost every island.
Business Report: Unemployment numbers reveal complex crisis
Hold onto your pants! It's crisis at a glance! Millions are unemployed and that's a deep-dish dilemma. But how many millions...
Business Report: Summer report on vacation rentals
In this Illustrated Economics, Howard has the summer report on vacation rentals
Business Report: The economic impact of USPS
The U.S. Postal Service handles 47% of all global mail. It pays $37 billion in wages to 636,776 employees. The $1.4 trillion mailing industry employs 7.5 millio
Business Report: Households with job losses
In this Illustrated Economics report, Howard goes over the topic of households with job losses.
Business Report: New jobless claims
Top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen on the 6 a.m. news broadcast from Hawaii News Now.
Business Report: TSA traffic during the pandemic
Airlines fly more people, but the glass is still more than half empty.
