They have already proven themselves by their accomplishments, intelligence, charisma, leadership and passion, but we expect even more from them in the future. They come from all walks of life, including businesses, nonprofits and education. Learn about the 2018 cohort of the 20 for the Next 20 below.
Geckos are iconic in Hawaiʻi, as much as pineapples or ukuleles, and, like them, are not native to the Islands. The Polynesians brought them here about 1,500 years ago along with other plants and animals.
After the Kona Low floods swept through Oʻahu and Maui, humane society workers waded through waist-deep water to rescue animals, set up food banks and launch a weeks-long effort to reunite displaced pets with their families.
