On Patrol, With the Retired Deputy Chief of Police
Honolulu former deputy chief of police John McCarthy describes the stresses, and rewards, of police work in Hawai`i. Some days, "it's zero to 60" with a single call.
Author: Joelle Cabasa
Hawai`i Primed to Revive Agriculture
Conditions may finally be ripe for a rebound in diversified agriculture
NFL Head Coach Dan Quinn Describes His Leadership Journey
NFL players ranked Washington Commanders head coach one of the highest head coaches in the league
TPA Claim Services: Helping Self-Insured, Captives & Other Entities Improve Outcomes
Effective Third-Party Claim Administrative Services combine local and technical expertise with customized programs tailored for individual organizations.
Can Hawaiʻi Become the Napa Valley of Chocolate?
Many places in the U.S. manufacture chocolate, but only Hawai‘i cultivates its main ingredient, cacao, on a commercial level. Efforts to establish Hawai‘i as a globally recognized gourmet chocolate producer are gaining momentum.
Hawaiʻi’s Top 250 Company Profiles 2025
A closer look at some of the Top 250 companies making steady progress and setting benchmarks in their fields.
The Downtown Honolulu Parking Guide Returns With New Updates
Daily visitor or long-term parker? Find up-to-date information on locations, daily or monthly prices, and more in our refreshed online parking guide.
Mahalo for Your Aloha and Support for Maui
As we commemorate the two-year marker since the devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023, our thoughts are with those we lost, and every survivor impacted by this tragedy. But we have also been so inspired and moved by the overwhelming…
One Community, Many Hands
Kaiser Permanente and its many community partners are committed to Maui's continued path to recovery.
Hawaiʻi CEOs Christine Camp and Micah Kāne turn missteps into milestones
Insights from the CEO Chronicles Closing Session at the 2025 Leadership Conference
Hawaii Business Wins 19 Awards, Including 7 Top Prizes
The accolades were handed out during the Society of Professional Journalists’ annual statewide competition. Among those winning multiple awards for the magazine were Cynthia Wessendorf, Jeff Sanner and Noelle Fujii-Oride.
Central Pacific Bank: We Got You
Founded over 70 years ago by courageous Nisei veterans returning from World War II, CPB was built on a commitment to inclusion and opportunity. That legacy continues today as we proudly serve Hawaii, honoring the values of aloha, respect, and…
Building a Local Solution to Hawai‘i’s Dental Shortage
Through its Smile Makers initiative, the HDS Foundation is helping local students pursue dental careers and serve their island communities.
The money talks you can’t outsource
Why your family’s financial conversations matter more than ever
Harbors Vintage Brings Y2K and Streetwear Style to Honolulu
A vintage streetwear shop born from pop-ups, Harbors Vintage now has two locations and a loyal following. Owner Arik Ma saw a gap, and filled it.
Kukulu Hale Awards 2025
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry with NAIOP Hawaii's 28th annual Kukulu Hale Awards.
Despite Federal Funding Cuts, INPEACE Continues to Facilitate Lifelong Learning
INPEACE, among the local nonprofits hurt by cuts in federal grants, has pivoted to seeking new funding while keeping its programs running, CEO Sanoe Marfil says.
Want Your Teams To Grow? Take Them Off-Site
People Strategies Hawaiʻi offers off-site retreats that build trust, clarity, and connection.
Q3 2025 Staffing & Human Resources feat. ALTRES
ALTRES shares how it’s helping Hawai‘i businesses tackle 2025’s workforce, tech, and security challenges. From upskilling teams to supporting HR strategy and cybersecurity awareness, the company is focused on long-term growth. Learn how ALTRES is adapting alongside its clients.
My Job Is Bringing Homes to Life Through Technology
Andy Kinghan is the go-to guy when you want a “smart home” that takes advantage of the latest technology in audio, video, networking, security, lighting and even automatic window shades.
Businesses Evolve With Zoomers, Boomers and Everyone in Between
In her first month as editor-in-chief of Hawaii Business Magazine, Jennifer Ablan kept hearing how multigenerational teams lead to stronger, more vibrant workplaces.
From Purple Heart To Persona Non Grata
A Hawai‘i Veteran’s Struggle to Fight Deportation
Worming Toward a Greener Future
The food scraps and leftovers you normally throw away can be turned into new soil or fertilizer and soil conditioner.
Outdated Classifications Still Guide the Use of Hawai‘i’s Ag Lands
The valuation of agricultural lands is more than an academic exercise: It is an important factor governing land and power in Hawai‘i.
Condos Under Pressure
Rising insurance rates continue to squeeze condo owners on O‘ahu, but relief may be in sight
Lahaina Is Rising Slowly
Two years after the fire, its core historic and commercial center is still in ruins. But residents are rebuilding their businesses, homes and lives around the edges of town.
Designing for Focus: Why Your Office Might Be Draining Productivity
In today’s distracted world, businesses that design for focus will outperform. Here's how Systemcenter creates environments where people thrive.
Top Performers in Real Estate 2025
Hawai‘i Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies and invited them to submit their Top Performers. This section profiles many of these Top Performers in real estate. Consider these agents and companies when preparing to make your next real estate transaction.
Creating Change through Creativity
Youths facing life challenges learn to express themselves and heal through arts education, thanks to a Museum Without Walls grant.
Built for Hawai‘i: Huaka‘i by Hawaiian Empowers Local Travelers
A free travel benefits program helps Hawai‘i's businesses and residents stay connected.
Hawaii News Now Earns Emmy for Emphasis on Streaming Content
Momentum Grows for HNN as Content Floods Streaming
Your Data Has a Story to Tell. Are You Listening?
Effective creative is born from connection. In Hawaiʻi, that connection starts with understanding the unique stories hidden in local data.
HELOC: One solution for life’s planned and unplanned expenses
Flexible financing for college costs, home improvements, and emergency needs
Navigating Your Career Crossroads
5 eye-opening signs your job is holding you back from career growth.
A Master Woodworker Makes Furniture That Endures
At his woodworking shop in Hālawa, Dae Son turns local hardwoods into custom furniture.
This Maui Nonprofit Has Offered “Help and Hope” for 60 Years
Maui Economic Opportunity assists all ages with food, rent, transportation, preschool, employment and more.
Hawaii Business Wins National Best Magazine Honor – Again
This year’s award for best regional business magazine comes after we won the same prize in 2018, 2019 and 2020
A Roadmap to Revive Hawai‘i’s Economy and Future
Two local leaders argue that an effective combination of human capital, infrastructure and policy can create a growth economy that benefits everyone.
A New Path After Prison
A recently launched program offers inmates carpentry and drywall training to “break the cycle of reincarceration while meeting workforce needs.”
Hawai‘i’s Social Media Stars
Six influencers describe how they gain followings and make money. It’s riches for a few and much harder for the rest.
What It Takes to Make Kona’s Ironman World Championship a Success
The senior VP of world championship events relies on meticulous planning and more than 5,000 volunteers to pull off the annual triathlon.
Emerging Legal Stars 2025
Meet eight attorneys who are redefining excellence early in their careers
Meet the New Faces of Change in Hawai‘i
Some will run for office. Others will lead in advocacy and community work. All are stepping up to help shape Hawai‘i’s future.
Tariffs Are Hurting Lots of Industries. Here’s One That Stands to Benefit.
While a recent 25% tariff on papayas from Mexico was eliminated, local papaya growers and processors are monitoring the situation closely.
DEI Is Alive and Well in Hawai‘i
While sometimes demonized, local leaders say the underlying values of diversity, equity and inclusion still play an important role in the Islands.
Helping Leaders Lead
The HANO Fellows Program offers knowledge, skills, and support to new nonprofit leaders throughout the Islands.
Dad's advice: Ageless wisdom or old-school?
Have you received money advice from a father or father-figure? For these HawaiiUSA financial coaches, what was once met with adolescent eyerolls is now recognized as wisdom.
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride, and Plenty of Fight Too
Six essays from U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Randy Soriano, Peter Tui Silva, Walter Kinoshita, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, and Camaron Miyamoto on countering attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
For Jennifer Ablan, Coming Home Was a “Full Circle Move”
Hawaii Business’ new editor in chief had an impressive career in the national business media. Now she’s back in Hawai‘i, in her dream job.
Talent and Workforce Stakeholders Convene to Shape Hawai’i’s Workforce of Tomorrow
As economic headwinds test employers in Hawai’i, the Hawai’i Employers Council (HEC) is hosting its 2025 Talent Summit, “Shaping Hawai’i’s Workforce of Tomorrow,” on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the…
Lahaina Is Rising Slowly
Two years after the fire, its core historic and commercial center is still in ruins. But residents are rebuilding their businesses, homes and lives around the edges of town.
Hawai‘i’s Social Media Stars
Six influencers describe how they gain followings and make money. It’s riches for a few and much harder for the rest.
