Benjamin J. Wang Principal, BlackSand Capital Benjamin J. Wang initially moved to the islands in 2004 to indulge his passion for surfing, then added a passion for the culture and community. “I just fell in love with Hawai‘i,” says Wang.…
You can schedule an appointment to donate blood by calling (808) 848-4770 or going to bloodbanktough.org Hawai‘i’s blood supply is dropping fast as concern over the spread of COVID-19 has led to the cancellation of nearly 30 blood drives that…
The Hawaiian Islands have been synonymous with exploration since Polynesians first crossed vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean to reach these shores. That same spirit of exploration inspires the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, known as Pisces. Its…
Nonprofit’s programs for high school students reflect Hawai‘i’s diversity The Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders looks for high school students who don’t fit the leadership stereotypes. Executive Director Katie Chang says CTL empowers “nontraditional” leaders who are often less likely to…
America loves dogs more than ever. In 2019, with nearly 90 million of man’s best friends living in 55 percent of American households, the retail pet industry expects to fetch $86 billion in sales. Also on the upswing in recent…
71 companies of all sizes worked hard and thoughtfully to support their employees. In return, each company got a loyal and enthusiastic workforce.
After Angèl Foster and her husband, Brian, opened Island Olive Oil Co. in 2012, they discovered their company was a lot like an onion, with far more layers than they could have ever imagined.
This story was updated Sept. 10, 2020 to correct information on the expected useful lifespan of pipes and add further details. A 40-year-old Honolulu condominium can show its age in many ways: brittle, leaking pipes; cracks in its concrete walls…
