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Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence, the American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter presents: Awards of MeritPeople’s Choice AwardMayor’s Choice AwardSustainable Design AwardStudent Design Awards This year, AIA Honolulu celebrates the 60th Anniversary of its annual Design Awards program – and is doing so in style – with a fun-filled event at the Bishop Museum. The culturally significant venue was selected…
The CEO of Servco Pacific grew the family business by selling off sideline companies, focusing on core competencies and excelling on both customer service and employee satisfaction, all while constantly reinventing the company. When he returned home for what he expected to be five years of helping the family business, one of Mark Fukunaga’s first jobs was cleaning rotten food…
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Honolulu’s weak law makes it hard to crack down on illegal vacation rentals, but a new law is in the works. Other jurisdictions – in Hawaii and on the Mainland – have tougher laws and more success with enforcement. Kailua is often described as an idyllic beach town, but at night it’s not always so charming. Sometimes, tourists staying in…
Dan Nakamoto (foreground) and Dennis Loveland remove Tutu Mele’s glasses for a polish in preparation for the 2018 Honolulu City Lights festival. The much-loved 18-foot statue and her friends receive cleaning, repairs and necessary touch ups every year. City staff assembles the figures on the grounds of Honolulu Hale for opening celebrations the first Saturday of December. Tutu Mele’s 21-foot,…