Andrew Gomes
Andrew Gomes is a business reporter at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Gomes is a longtime Hawaii journalist who for most of his career has concentrated on business subjects with a particular focus on real estate and land-use topics that include housing, development and agriculture.
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He is a fourth-generation kamaaina born on Oahu who earned a journalism degree from the University of Hawaii. Gomes has been a reporter for local newspapers since the mid-1990s. He regularly enjoys surfing, bodysurfing and skateboarding.
Latest Stories by Andrew Gomes
Uncertainty over demand lingers for rental tower for Native Hawaiians
Kakaako pedestrian bridge nears completion after much delay
Hawaii agency details plan to improve ‘failing’ foster care
Hawaiian Home Lands pursues Royal Kunia housing plan
Kupuna at Kahala luxury retirement complex express grievances
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