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Covering the Cost

Covering the Cost

Written by: Hawaii News Now
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Locals say we’re “lucky we live Hawaii,” but at what cost? Join Annalisa Burgos as she breaks down the numbers behind Hawaii’s affordability crisis in candid conversations with financial experts, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. From skyrocketing housing prices to the country’s highest tax burden, Annalisa is covering the cost of aloha in America’s most expensive state and offering practical strategies, policy insights, and honest talk about what it really takes to call Hawaii home.

 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The cost of buying and owning a home in Hawaii

    The cost of buying and owning a home in Hawaii
    Jun 18 2026

    Annalisa Burgos sits down with Reina Miyamoto, executive director of the Hawaii HomeOwnership Center, to talk about the cost of owning a home and tips for people looking to buy property in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world.
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    43 mins
  • The cost of incarceration and Hawaii’s prison system

    The cost of incarceration and Hawaii’s prison system
    Jun 4 2026

    Annalisa Burgos sits down with criminal justice reform advocate Kat Brady to talk about the cost of incarceration and the impact of Hawaii’s prison system on its economy.
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    43 mins
  • How to lower the cost of doing business in Hawaii

    How to lower the cost of doing business in Hawaii
    May 21 2026

    Annalisa Burgos sits down with Hawaii Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Sherry Menor and Hawaii Business Magazine editor-in-chief Jennifer Ablan to talk about the cost of doing business in Hawaii.
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    50 mins
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