8 Women Who Save Lives
Their jobs are difficult, stressful and sometimes dangerous but Hawai‘i depends on these women to step up when lives are on the line. We tell their stories and honor their courage, resilience and compassion.
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UH President Wendy Hensel on Listening, Innovating and Reimagining the Classroom
UH President Wendy Hensel is reimagining higher education for the AI era, blending technical skills with human-centered learning while leading with authenticity in a male-dominated field.
Exploring Women’s Issues in Writing and In Person
Ahead of the 2025 Wahine Forum with 1,000 women attendees, this October issue explores workplace challenges, the 'motherhood penalty,' and celebrates trailblazing leaders.
Tua Remains Hawai‘i's Best Paid Pro Athlete
NFL Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will make $50 million this year, returning as the highest-paid pro athlete on our annual list.
The Highest Honor in Our Field
A story doesn't come alive through words alone. It's the photographers, designers and art directors who give our reporting its visual heartbeat. And no one does that better than our creative director, Jeff Sanner.
On Patrol, With the Retired Deputy Chief of Police
Honolulu former deputy chief of police John McCarthy describes the stresses, and rewards, of police work in Hawai`i. Some days, "it's zero to 60" with a single call.
A New Path After Prison
A recently launched program offers inmates carpentry and drywall training to “break the cycle of reincarceration while meeting workforce needs.”
What It Takes to Make Kona’s Ironman World Championship a Success
The senior VP of world championship events relies on meticulous planning and more than 5,000 volunteers to pull off the annual triathlon.
For Jennifer Ablan, Coming Home Was a “Full Circle Move”
Hawaii Business’ new editor in chief had an impressive career in the national business media. Now she’s back in Hawai‘i, in her dream job.
For Them, It’s Hawai‘i 2.0
After years on the mainland, these locals are coming home – and bringing their thriving careers with them.
He’s Part of the “Pit Crew” for a Maunakea Telescope
Derek Petrowski landed his dream job as a telescope support technician at the Keck Observatory.
When Not Practicing Law, She Takes Viewers on Diving Adventures Around the World
Deputy Public Defender Merlinda Garma has hosted the TV show “Hawaii Skin Diver” since its debut in 2004.
New in the Office? I Was, and Here’s What I Learned
Advice from a workplace newcomer and HR experts on how to cope, network, manage your side gig and prioritize mental health.
How to Fix a Core Problem: Helping Hawai‘i Workers Train for Good Jobs
A growing coalition of private companies, nonprofits and government agencies is working to develop and hire local talent for lucrative careers.
Is It Venus or a Satellite? A Local Astronomer Helps People Read the Night Sky.
Nick Bradley’s stargazing events expose kids and adults to the “wonders of the universe.”
Finding the Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Office Setup
Alexander MacGregor uses his training in occupational therapy to redesign workspaces and prevent conditions such as carpal tunnel, sciatica and neck pain.
Kaili Chun’s Giant Installations and Sculptures Evoke the History of a Place
“I do large, monumental works because it’s a statement that we Hawaiians are still here and we have a voice.”
My Job Is Bringing Joy Through Old-Style Hawaiian Music
High schooler Kamaha‘o Haumea-Thronas loves singing mele Hawai‘i and keeping Hawaiian music alive.
My Job Is Bottling the Scents of Old Kaua‘i
Parfumier Maliana Hamada, owner of Ha‘a & Co., creates fragrances with tropical flowers to remind wearers of “our youth and no-worries time.”
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.
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.
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.
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.