An Important Hawai‘i Nonprofit That You Probably Haven't Heard Of
The Pacific Telecommunications Council helps set the pace for digital infrastructure throughout the Pacific.
Author: Joelle Cabasa
Meet Jason Chang, the New CEO of Queen’s
The leader of Hawai‘i’s largest health-care system brings fresh ideas for expanding services statewide while stabilizing the financials.
Play at Work? Yes, Please!
Play can defuse conflicts, stimulate innovation, improve well-being, nurture leaders and promote meaningful DEI.s
Handmade on Moloka‘i
Each of the garments made at Kealopiko’s screen-printing workshop are one-of-a-kind and tell a story.
American Savings Bank Recognized as One of Hawaii’s Best Banks for the Fifth Year by Forbes Magazine
American Savings Bank has been ranked one of the best banks in Hawaii by Forbes for 2024, excelling in customer service, trust, and digital services.
Tua Tops the 2024 List of Hawai‘i’s Best-Paid Athletes
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner will both make more than $20 million this year.
Wear Your Aloha
Local designers explain what makes alohawear unique to the Islands, and why they wish the touristy “Hawaiian” prints would just go away.
What Maui Can Learn from Kaua‘i’s Recovery After Hurricane Iniki
Rebuilding after the 1992 disaster led to a construction boom and expedited permitting.
Business Leaders Say Profits Are Down and Optimism Is Falling
In our biannual BOSS Survey, only 42% of businesses were confident they’d be open in three years – down 14% from the year before.
Taxes in Hawai‘i Are Much Too High, Say 43% of BOSS Survey Respondents
Our biannual survey of business leaders and the general public gathers opinions about taxes, prices and who should lead the Maui recovery.
My Job Is Protecting Lāna‘i’s Wildlife
Pūlama Lāna‘i’s lead wildlife biologist Grazel Caceres helps protect the island’s endemic, and often endangered, animals and plants.
If you read one thing this summer, it’s this: Chamber’s 2030 Blueprint for Hawaii
The visionary blueprint calls for policy making and direct change that’s data-informed based on its comprehensive study of Hawaii’s past and present realities.
Commentary: Two Executives of Global Companies Share Their AI Pro Tips
Mike Trinh from OpenAI and Michael Mattmiller from Microsoft explain how to get started with AI and simplify work.
AI Apps You Can Use to Save Time and Money
Tips from local experts on the best AI platforms, mobile apps, design timesavers, programming tools and a favorite called Zapier.
Hawai‘i Community Foundation Has Raised Nearly $200 Million for Maui. Here’s Where It’s Going.
CEO Micah Kāne and Senior VP Lauren Nahme explain funding decisions, and how efforts to rebuild Lahaina may ultimately drive down costs of simple homes.
Your Organization Needs an Auditor
Auditors uncover fraud, flawed processes and poor outcomes in the private and public sectors. They’re happy to recommend improvements too.
David Lassner on Challenges, Finances, TMT and Calm at UH
The outgoing UH president shares his proudest achievements, the changes he’s seen, times he didn’t want to read the news and advice for his successor.
What if Salvador Dali was a Home Inspector?
In continuing the topic of the July 2024 article, “Will ChatGPT replace Home Inspectors?”, this article explores, “What if Salvador Dali was a Home Inspector?”.
Caring for the Community
Kaiser Permanente has a hand in helping Hawai‘i in many different ways, from responding to the needs of Maui residents to helping nonprofits care for the land.
Innovating Lifestyle on the Daily
HI Now Daily, the thriving live show celebrating everything local, will be broadcast live on all three channels of Hawaii News Now beginning in September.
Championing Local Customer Service and Healthy Smiles in Hawai‘i Communities
At Hawaii Dental Service (HDS), Director of Sales Joey Lee acknowledges the importance of understanding your customers’ and communities’ needs.
Hawai‘i’s Top 250 Companies 2024
The 41st annual ranking of the state’s largest companies and nonprofits shows revenue was up, but the Lahaina catastrophe was widely felt – especially among small and medium businesses with Maui operations.
Hawaiʻi’s Top 250 Company Profiles 2024
Learn more about some of the Top 250 companies that made this year's list — each a leader in its field.
Accessible Websites: Inclusivity for Both Humans and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Is your organization’s website ready?
Major Changes Are Coming for Hawai‘i Homebuyers and Realtors
Legal settlements have disrupted how real estate agents are paid. Hawai‘i experts weigh in on what to expect next.
Lau Hala Weavers Maintain a Hawaiian Tradition
Nā Lālā o ka Pūhala offers weekly classes on how to weave leaves from the native hala tree.
Hawai‘i’s Film Feast Is Now a Famine. What Happened?
Only one major TV series is scheduled to be shot on O‘ahu this summer. Local crews and actors are struggling to find work.
Kukulu Hale Awards 2024
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry with NAIOP Hawaii's 27th annual Kukulu Hale Awards.
Holistic Mental Health Key to Maui’s Recovery
On an ongoing basis, Wailuku nonprofit Ka‘ehu invites families impacted by the August 2023 wildfires to partake in lei making, lauhala weaving, plant stamping, T-shirt printing and other cultural activities. The repetitive tasks ground attendees in their bodies as…
The Maui Farm Helps Create Healthy Futures for Families
Women and children in crisis live at the farm and learn skills that help lead to sustainable, independent lives.
Q3 2024 Health Care Outlook feat. Hawai‘i Pacific Health
Hawai‘i Pacific Health (HPH) is partnering with the state Department of Education and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine for a project that has the potential to transform our health care workforce.
For Maui: Lessons in Recovery and Hope from Japan
Local leaders in the Kibou for Maui Project share what they learned in Japan about dealing with disaster – both before and after it happens.
Q3 2024 Architecture Outlook feat. G70
G70 supports landowners and agencies across the State with planning, design and permitting for affordable housing. G70 will continue to assist vulnerable coastal resorts, communities and infrastructure in Hawai‘i to strategically plan and transform our shoreline assets as we adapt to rising sea levels.
Q3 2024 Wholesale Outlook feat. Hawaii Foodservice Alliance LLC
HFA’s logistics arm continues to align with our customers to disintermediate specific categories of their business, to help them reduce costs and enhance fill rates.
How’d He Do That?!
Waikīkī’s Magical Mystery Show features bewitching sleight-of-hand performers who make the audience part of the entertainment.
Debunking myths: The truth about working with a staffing agency
Discover the true benefits of partnering with a staffing agency.
On Kaua‘i, the Biggest Home Developer Is the County
The county’s Housing Agency and its private partners are now working on 509 affordable homes, with another 860 expected to break ground in about 2025.
My Job Is Helping Kūpuna Spend Their Golden Years at Home
Caregiver Joeziah Routt-Rivera helps aging clients with chores, errands, meals, medications and personal care.
Will ChatGPT replace Home Inspectors?
In continuing the topic of the June 2024 article, What are the risks of Waiving the Home Inspection?, will ChatGPT replace Home Inspectors?
Vote for Leadership, Action, Results
VOTE FOR A STABLE FUTURE. The Office of Economic Revitalization awarded $3 million in grants to 66 small farmers to increase their production of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and proteins. To date, grants created 125 jobs and increased farm employee…
Top Performers in Real Estate 2024
Hawaii Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies and invited them to submit their Top Performers. This page profiles many of these Top Performers in real estate. Consider these agents and companies when preparing to make your next real estate transaction.
Commentary: AI Is (a) Useful, (b) Frightening, (c) Empowering, (d) Disruptive, (e) All of the Above
Emotions are high as artificial intelligence is poised to upend work life.
Education, Service, and Aloha: Making Hawai‘i a Better Place
From scholarship recipient to Foundation President, Dr. David M. K. Mattson Jr. understands the compounding returns of relationships
Six Steps for Making Your Home More Wildfire-Resistant
Wildfires are on the rise in Hawai‘i. Here are ways to protect homes and neighborhoods.
Insurance Crisis Worsens in Hawai‘i’s “Condoland”
About 400 condominiums carry less than 100% insurance coverage. The shortfall means that many potential buyers can’t get mortgages.
Gen Z Is Shaking Up Hawai‘i’s Workplaces. Are You Ready?
Here’s what managers and Gen Zers say about generational stereotypes, and how to help young employees succeed.
Why Your Company Should Embrace Mindfulness
This simple practice leads to stress reduction, improved decision-making and better interpersonal relationships.
How Teachers from the Philippines Help Students in Hawai‘i
Eighty teachers arrived last year to fill recurring vacancies in rural public schools. Here’s what some of them say about their first year in Hawai‘i.
Native Hawaiians Don’t Own Many Local Hotels. Here’s Why That May Change.
While the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and ali‘i trusts collect land rents from 18 hotels, some Hawaiian groups are aiming for ownership.
Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work 2024: 78 Companies That Made the Cut
Find out who led the way in 14 categories, and how two organizations attract and keep employees despite serious challenges.
Handmade on Moloka‘i
Each of the garments made at Kealopiko’s screen-printing workshop are one-of-a-kind and tell a story.
