Trump's Immigration Crackdown
The Things We Can't Unsee
Author: TownNews Staff - Amanda Keim-Morrison
Mentor Hawaii Builds the Next Generation of Local Leaders
Hawaii’s largest young professionals mentorship program accepts applications through Jan. 31.
Hawai‘i’s Economic Outlook 2026
Construction is expected to be strong, driven in part by large infrastructure projects, but tourism is slipping and the safety net fraying.
Her Mission Is to Uplift Hawai‘i’s Black Community
Amy Benson founded Afro Aloha as a multifaceted cultural hub for Black people in Hawaiʻi – sharing their stories and helping them connect. "Blackness is expansive, especially here in Hawaiʻi," she says. "A lot of people are bicultural and they're…
Shaped By Motherhood, Groomed for the Workplace
How raising children strengthened their resilience and redefined the way these women show up in their careers. Profiles of two women in Hawaiʻi who found that parenting and family life were the superpower skills on their resumes
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Dods Tapped as President of Webco Hawaii
Chris Dods, former Chief Operating Officer of First Hawaiian Bank, has been tapped as President of Webco Hawaii, marking a significant milestone in the company’s generational transition and long-term modernization strategy. Chris brings nearly two decades of senior leadership experience…
Lawyers for Ex-Hawai‘i Resident Sae Joon Park Seek NY Pardon
The attorney for Purple Heart veteran Sae Joon Park has asked New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to pardon the former Hawaiʻi resident for decades-old drug and bail jumping convictions that caused Park to lose his legal U.S. residency status. Park, who was featured in Hawaii Business Magazine (From Purple Heart To…
Horses Do the Healing
By offering specialized riding programs for individuals with physical, developmental and learning challenges, Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii helps riders build strength, improve coordination and feel empowered.
Creating Healthier Communities Together
Hawai‘i Pacific Health (HPH) recognizes that affordability is a growing challenge nationwide and is especially severe in Hawai‘i. Our state’s geographic isolation and some of the highest costs of living in the country have created overwhelming financial pressures on families.…
Change Starts Now
This is the CHANGE Framework in action, and it’s happening across every island.
Four Paths to Consider Before Exiting A Business
Hawaiʻi is known for, and is rightly proud of, its entrepreneurial spirit. But like so many other parts of the country, Hawaiʻi is facing economic headwinds that could cause significant change. These include rising insurance costs, affordable housing, a shortage…
The Queen’s Health Systems in the midst of several expansion projects to improve access to care
Projects aimed at fulfilling the longstanding mission of Queen’s
Living and Dining with a Silver Twist at One Kalākaua Senior Living
At One Kalākaua Senior Living, plated local favorites and value-packed pricing turn every meal into a celebration for kūpuna and their ʻohana.
Designing Workspaces That Actually Work: Why Your Next Office Investment Needs to Start With Your Team
4 Types of Collaborative Spaces That Support Forward-Thinking Teams
Rewriting My Life: Why I Left the Workforce for My Family
I didn’t want to look back in 20 years and wish I were a better mother.
Modernizing Hawai‘i’s Interisland Shipping for Reliable Service Statewide
After a year in service, YB’s new barges continue delivering reliable, efficient interisland shipping for Hawai‘i’s ports and communities
Trial and Error: A Young Professional Looks at Work and Life
"Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable"
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Helps People in Need, Regardless of Faith
The nonprofit helped more than 11,000 families with housing assistance and supported over 5,500 kūpuna last year, guided by core values of dignity, compassion, and social justice.
Zigzagging From Degree to Jobs While Finding the Right Career Path
Many young professionals in Hawai‘i find their careers look nothing like the degrees they earned. Here’s how I found my way.
How The Art Source Became a Manufacturing Powerhouse in Hawai‘i
The diversified company performs upwards of 80% of its production on O‘ahu. Here’s how they grew their business while keeping production local.
Kauaʻi Doctor Takes Aim at Health Risks from Roundup Chemical
US Supreme Court to consider Bayer petition to constrain states’ ability to require pesticide warnings
Mahalo, Oahu: Business and Community Leaders Move Hope Forward in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
On November 8, at Magic Island, a sea of Promise Flowers and thousands of walkers underscored Oahu’s standing as a national leader in corporate support for Alzheimer’s care and research.
Turning Passion Into Profit: How Hawai‘i Entrepreneurs Are Building Businesses at Local Markets
Whether a side hustle or full-time pursuit, these ventures are vital in coping with Hawai‘i’s steep cost of living.
Hawai‘i Leadership Academy — Registration Now Open for Spring 2026
Space is Limited - Reserve Your Spot Today!
Noem Vows to Review Case of Deported Hawai‘i Purple Heart Veteran
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified this week that she would review the case of Purple Heart Veteran Sae Joon Park who was forced to self-deport from Hawai‘i to South Korea in June.
Matson in Motion, "Ship-to-Shelf" in Photos and Text
Hawaii Business Magazine takes you down on the docks when the Matsonia container ship arrives at the company's Honolulu port. A precision-timed symphony of giant machinery and semi-trailer trucks work in concert with crane operators to unload hundreds of huge containers, packed with goods headed to stores near you.
His Business Is Helping Families With Their Business
After 15 years at Bank of Hawaiʻi, Mike Miyahira launched Business Strategies to help family-owned companies tackle their toughest challenges, from succession planning to deciding who gets ownership stakes.
Money talks at the table: navigating family finances during the holidays
Make room for leftovers and honest money talks this holiday season
A Local Bank for Local Businesses
We know you are passionately committed to Hawaii, and so are we.
Exclusive Interview with Hawaii Business Magazine's CEO of the Year: Ann Teranishi of American Savings Bank
Teranishi helped steer American Savings Bank through the COVID-19 crisis and its landmark 2024 transition from Hawaiian Electric Industries to an independent, investor-owned bank.
This holiday season, give the gift of possibility.
The Catalyst Fund is the heartbeat of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. It powers everything we do and allows us to move at the speed of our community’s needs. These flexible dollars let us address our state’s greatest challenges in the…
2025 IIDA Hawaii Ho‘ohuli Design Excellence Awards
A night at ‘Alohilani Resort honoring design excellence, community, and Hawai‘i projects that transform how people live, work, and connect.
Ann Teranishi at the Helm of American Savings Bank’s Most Pivotal Era
Hawaii Business Magazineʻs CEO of the Year: From pandemic resilience to independence, Teranishi played a central role in shaping American Savings Bank’s most transformative era.
Artificial Intelligence in Hawai‘i K-12 Education - Part 2
Even those educators excited about the benefits of using AI in the classroom understand the challenges and obstacles. Here’s how they plan to deal with them.
Artificial Intelligence in Hawai‘i K-12 Education - Part 1
They recognize AI’s challenges and long-term unknowns, but they also believe that with proper guardrails, AI is already enhancing education, and students are benefiting. These early adopters are riding the wave, not trying to hold it back, and here’s how they’re doing it.
126 Years of Serving Hawai‘i’s Families
The mission of Child & Family Service is to offer a wide range of family services and to support everyone from keiki to kūpuna
Building Hawai‘i's Health Care Future
Through internships, mentorships, and youth development programs, Kaiser Permanente is working with community partners to. build a stronger health care workforce in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i's Young Pragmatists Are Choosing Trades Over Four-Year Colleges and Making Six Figures
Gen Z is flocking to trade careers in Hawai‘i, earning six-figure salaries while avoiding student debt. With only 43% of four-year college graduates finding jobs requiring degrees, the state's young workers are taking a more practical path to financial success.
Hawaii I.C.E. Map Taps Into Community Concerns About Unorthodox Raids
Masked I.C.E. agents are appearing more often in Hawaiʻi and across the country, raising concerns about due process and accountability. Reports show laborers, employees and legal residents being detained without clear identification or warrants. The trend is prompting broader questions about transparency and constitutional rights.
Nominate an Outstanding Small Business
We’re now accepting nominations for our 2026 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Awards
Shidler College awards $1.2 M+ in scholarships as students thank donors
More than 300 students and donors gathered at the annual luncheon to celebrate scholarship support that’s shaping Hawaiʻi’s business leaders.
Kim Scott Brings Radical Candor to Hawaiʻi
The author of Radical Candor, a best-selling book on management, says, “Kindness is an asset. It’s the one thing we can do for each other that AI will never be able to do: have a real human relationship.”
Living Within My Means
In Hawaiʻi, where the cost of living far outpaces the national average, many residents are finding creative ways to make ends meet.
Haleakalā National Park’s Nick Clemons Talks About His ‘Dream Job'
Name: Nick Clemons Job: Chief of Interpretation, Education and Volunteers, and Public Information Officer at Haleakalā National Park Haleakalā National Park's world-famous views, hikes and 25,000 acres of wilderness draw as many as a million visitors a year, and the…
Gratitude in a Time of $100 Million in Federal Cuts
Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, but in Hawaiʻi, it has also become a season of resilience. This year, that message feels especially sharp. Our state is facing more than $100 million in federal cuts – a blow that lands hardest on those who need help the most.
Financial Planning Guide 2025
Hear what our experts on the following pages have to offer in regard to your financial plans.
Hawai‘i’s National Philanthropy Day 2025
Celebrating those who make Hawai‘i a better place. Meet the 2024 AFP Aloha Chapter Honorees.
Keeping Hawai‘i Healthy 2025 - Q4
Hear from our local healthcare leaders on key issues affecting our state in the coming year.
How an East Maui coastline got its ‘opihi back
Taking care of the fishing waters between Kaupo and Ke‘anae is a community affair.
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Invests in Education and Community Financial Health
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union is guided by the belief that financial wellness is the foundation for resilient communities and brighter futures.
