Jack Wong on Instilling a Native Hawaiian Identity in the Next Generation S2,E11
The CEO of Kamehameha Schools shares his background, how he manages such a big responsibility and the trust’s priorities.
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Powering O‘ahu 24/7 for 60 Years
Behind the scenes at the Kahe Power Plant, which opened in 1963 and still generates firm power to supplement solar- and wind-generated electricity.
Sales of Hawai‘i Homes to California Buyers Drop by Half
That’s based on sales of condos and single-family homes during the first quarter of 2023.
DeForest Buckner Tops Our List of Hawai‘i’s Best-Paid Athletes in 2023
Here’s what 41 football, baseball and golf pros with local ties are earning, including Kolten Wong, Tua Tagovailoa, Kirby Yates and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Luxury Condos for Sale in Waikīkī Top Out at $16.8 Million
Japanese buyers have been mostly absent from the high-end market since the pandemic started, but many mainlanders, and some locals, are showing interest.
Turning Clay into Objects Is a Lesson in Patience
Paola Rodriguez Beltran’s Mudd Studio in Honolulu’s Chinatown goes through 3,000 pounds of clay a month.
Here’s How Ray Vara is Trying to Transform Hawai‘i Health Care, S2E10
The president and CEO of Hawai‘i Pacific Health shares the health care system’s commitment to create a healthier Hawai‘i. And like his organization, he’s in it for the long haul.
Rents Soar Across Hawai‘i, With No End in Sight
The average rent for a studio apartment on O‘ahu last year was up 25% from 2017 and larger rentals were up, too, by at least 17%.
Purple Mai‘a Is Building a Tech and Innovation Ecosystem, Starting with Keiki
The nonprofit’s ambitious “Malaplex” is grounded in Hawaiian culture, says co-founder Kelsey Amos.
Wherever There’s Need, Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Aims to Meet It
The Hawaiian culture-based nonprofit offers everything from preschool centers to lomilomi lessons to programs on growing food.
My Job Is Hunting for Hidden Treasures and Reselling Them
“Upscale cheapskate” Jamie Nalani Fulkerson has found $15 Tiffany coasters that she resold for $250.
Bob Harrison Reflects on His 27-Year Career with First Hawaiian Bank, S2E9
The bank’s chairman, president and CEO says clients can expect upgraded online and mobile offerings this year.