My Job: I Show People the Beauty of the Nāpali Coast
This career requires knowledge of the geology, birds and fish that passengers will see during the tour.
All Stories
The Night Rail First Died and What's Next
Hawaii Business Magazine’s editor talks about the Honolulu City Council vote that changed the fate of the previous attempt to build rail.
Thinking About Death Should be Part of Your Life
We interviewed people who help individuals and their families cope with death and celebrate the lives of those who have passed.
Inside My Reporting on Honolulu's Rail Project
The goal was to tie together the many bits and pieces of information as Hawai‘i's largest public works project reached a crucial decision point.
Past Attempts to Build a Rail on Oʻahu
Honolulu has talked about building a rail system since 1967.
How Rail Got to $12.45 Billion and 11 Years Late
We sorted through more than a decade of cost overruns, audits and reports to explain how the price soared and why completion fell behind schedule.
How Honolulu's Rail Compares to Other Federally Funded Projects
It’s common for rail projects to have cost overruns, but few are as large as Honolulu's.
The Three Largest Rail Contracts
We looked through the project's publicly available documents to identify the biggest contracts and how much they cost.
A Look at the Rail's Increasing Price Tag and Pushed Back Completion Dates
We tracked some of the project's major milestones, including cost increases, funding deficits, lawsuits and voter input.
Honolulu Rail Columns Tell Stories
Engraved columns depict legends and unique elements of each station area.
Hawai‘i’s Most Charitable Companies 2021
These 51 companies made a difference in 2020. Altogether, they donated more than $91 million and 125,000 volunteer hours.
Here’s How Generational Differences Play a Role in Family Business Succession
A new survey found that the retiring and upcoming leadership differ in terms of perspective, approach and attitude toward the succession process and commitment to that process.