Chozen-ji: Where Hawai‘i Leaders Find Courage and Calm
The Zen temple and martial arts dojo in the back of Kalihi Valley has become a sought-after place to practice the art of leadership.
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Some Vacationers Wonder: Is It Possible to be a Good Tourist in Hawai‘i, or Should I Just Stay Away?
Globally, many popular destinations are experiencing a backlash against tourism. Here are multiple perspectives on the message that Hawai‘i should send to potential visitors.
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.”
Hawai‘i’s Most Charitable Companies 2024
107 organizations donated more than $300 million to help Hawai‘i’s nonprofits, with a significant portion going to support Maui’s recovery.
How Hawai‘i Connects the Many Pacific Nations
Our melting pot of Hawaiian, Polynesian, Asian and Western influences helps unite Oceania’s diverse islands and serves as a bridge to the world beyond.
Even Small Businesses Are Targeted for Cyberattacks. Here Are 7 Ways to Protect Your Company.
A local tech consultant explains how to build cyber resilience, and to bounce back quickly when the worst happens.
Nonprofit Leader of the Year 2024: John Leong, CEO of Kupu
His extensive leadership experience and unwavering vision has built Kupu into a powerhouse environmental nonprofit.
Navigating Hawai‘i’s Family-Leave Maze
Rules and policies can leave parents broke and jobless, or push them back to work long before they or their infants are ready. Can the system be fixed?
Create, Wait, Celebrate
Potter Lauren Shin teaches classes at her tranquil Norae Ceramics studio in Kāne‘ohe.
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.
Helping Hands Hawai‘i: 50 Years of Serving the Most Vulnerable
The nonprofit distributes free household items and school supplies, and offers live interpreters fluent in 18 languages.
Hawai‘i Data Collaborative Helps Nonprofits Make Better Decisions
Hawai‘i’s large nonprofits generate a ton of data but struggle to make sense of it all. Enter the experts at HDC.