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State sees 3% fewer Hawaii visitors in '08
Visitor arrivals to Hawaii will decline by 3 percent this year, twice as much as previously projected, in part because of the shutdown of Aloha Airlines and ATA, according to the quarterly economic report released by the state on Monday.

Hawaii wholesale sector wages increase
Hawaii's wholesale workers make 39.5 percent more a week than they did five years ago, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Report: Wind power can top 20% by 2030
A new forecasting report from the U.S. Department of Energy asserts wind power could generate 20 percent of U.S. electricity needs by 2030.

Gas prices in five states surpass Hawaii
The cost of a gallon of gas cost more in five states than it did in Hawaii on Monday, according to AAA.

Hawaii firm buys California surfboard distributor
Hawaii-based C4 Waterman announced Monday it bought a global surfboard distribution company.

Honolulu among top places for young adults
Honolulu was ranked No. 39 among the top 67 U.S. metropolitan areas for young adults.

Environmental congress to meet in Honolulu
Over 1,000 scientists, biologists, lawyers, economists and attorneys are expected to gather this week at the World Environmental & Water Resources 2008 Congress at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Hawaii No. 2 for occupancy in 1Q
Hotel revenues in Hawaii increased 7.5 percent in the first quarter to $859.5 million, a record high, according to the latest Hawaii Hotel Flash Report.

Barnwell 2Q earnings up 34%
Barnwell Industries posted a 34 percent increase in earnings for the second quarter, due to higher oil and natural gas revenues.

Hawaiian Airlines April traffic up 25.5%
Hawaiian Airlines had a 25.5 percent increase in the number of passengers it carried in April, according to traffic statistics released Monday.