Turning Clay into Objects Is a Lesson in Patience
Paola Rodriguez Beltran’s Mudd Studio in Honolulu’s Chinatown goes through 3,000 pounds of clay a month.
Hawaii Business Magazine - June/July 2023
Purple Mai‘a Is Building a Tech and Innovation Ecosystem, Starting with Keiki
The nonprofit’s ambitious “Malaplex” is grounded in Hawaiian culture, says co-founder Kelsey Amos.
Kukulu Hale Awards 2023
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry with NAIOP Hawaii's 26th annual Kukulu Hale Awards.
Wherever There’s Need, Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Aims to Meet It
The Hawaiian culture-based nonprofit offers everything from preschool centers to lomilomi lessons to programs on growing food.
My Job Is Hunting for Hidden Treasures and Reselling Them
“Upscale cheapskate” Jamie Nalani Fulkerson has found $15 Tiffany coasters that she resold for $250.
Kalihi-Pālama and Waiawa: O‘ahu’s Next Boomtowns?
Kamehameha Schools is planning 15,500 new homes in the areas, but it could take decades to become a reality.
6 Steps to Prepare Your Business for Hawai‘i’s Hurricane Season
An expert at First Insurance Co. of Hawaii explains how to safeguard a business – and save it if disaster strikes.
Ka‘ōhao or Lanikai? Maunalua or ‘Āina Haina?
Two of those names are made up, while nicknames like Diamond Head have supplanted older names. Hawaiian leaders want traditional names to come first.
In Hawai‘i’s Housing Crunch, Tenants Are Vulnerable to Rent Hikes and Evictions. Here’s What They Need to Know.
This overview of renter protections explains what their rights are, where to get help and how Hawai‘i’s laws stack up against other states.
What It’s Like to Ride the “Skyline”
The head of the Honolulu rail project says the bird’s-eye view from the first 10.75 miles is like a “Disneyland ride.” Try it yourself starting June 30.
Hawai‘i’s Love-Hate Relationship with Tourism Is Getting a Little Friendlier
Support for the state’s largest industry rose to 57% in the latest Hawai‘i Tourism Authority survey. It should probably be higher.
Leveling Up Maui’s Housing Options
Multi-level, multi-use and affordable, a new development in Kīhei provides one solution for helping Hawai‘i's housing crisis.
Book Excerpt: “Our Beaches Were Empty, Our Hospitals Full”
Authors Kirk Caldwell and Georgette Deemer interviewed local leaders for an inside view of what it was like to navigate the pandemic.
Growing Up in an Age of Anxiety
Hawai‘i’s young people are struggling with mental health issues. Nearly half of high school girls and 60% of LGBTQ+ students experience depression. And help can be hard to find.
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride: Spotlight on Jack Law
It took four years for the co-founder and owner of Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand to make money, but the groundbreaking bar still thrives today.
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride: Spotlight on Beth Whitehead
The executive VP and CEO of American Savings Bank says “inclusivity is truly welcoming all the diverse people and points of view.”
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride: Spotlight on Francine Naoko Beppu
The VP of Integrated Marketing at NMG Network says “it’s stressful to not share who you are when you’re at work.”
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride: Spotlight on Ha‘aheo Zablan
The GM at Kaimana Beach Hotel strives to create “a hub, a wonderful mix” for employees and diverse communities.