Hawai‘i’s Women of Influence
10 wāhine who have stepped up to lead, from corporate executives to organizers of grassroots relief efforts on Maui.
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Holding Public Office Takes Courage, Especially Now
Journalists like us drive conversations. But elected officials act – and take the heat from an often angry, sometimes misinformed public.
Honolulu Harbor Isn’t Ready for Climate Change
But the new Kapālama Container Terminal is the first step in an ambitious plan to create a more resilient port and cope with a rising ocean.
Artificial Intelligence Is Already Shaping Hawai‘i
Five local experts discuss how AI is helping to synthesize data, generate ideas and handle tedious tasks.
Federal Program Offers Mortgage Lifeline for Some Maui Residents
The mortgages come with no down payments, but max out at $977,500, which limits what they can buy in Maui’s expensive housing market.
This Coral Restoration Nonprofit Combines New and Old Wisdom
Kuleana Coral Restoration works to map, research and restore coral around O‘ahu using a variety of techniques.
Why One Hawai‘i Firm Ditched PTO for “Responsible Time Off”
Accuity launched RTO to break the “parent-child” relationship and boost trust and autonomy.
Hawai‘i’s Most Profitable Companies 2023
Matson tops the list for a second year in a row, with more than $1 billion in net profit last year.
My Job Is Helping Grieving Families Through Their Loved One’s Final Days
Joseph Eppink is a death doula, a gift he discovered as a hospice volunteer during the AIDS crisis.
What to Do When Your Company’s HR Records Have Been Destroyed
A step-by-step guide for rebuilding when you’ve lost everything, or preparing before another disaster strikes.
Some West Maui Vacation Rentals Have Become Long-Term Housing
Hawai‘i Life says 16 West Maui homes have been switched from short-term to long-term rentals since the fire. But most units offered are filled immediately, with remaining long-term rental vacancies in the luxury market only.
Top 10 Species You’re Likely to Spot While Snorkeling in Hawai‘i
Is that a manani or a Hawaiian whitespotted toby? Here’s how to tell the difference.