20 for the Next 20: Kimberly Unemori Thayer, SR Partners
The consultancy’s newest partner brings experience in project management and community organizing, and “a profound love of Maui.”
Author: Julie Zack
They Scour the Ocean to Recover MIA Service Members from World War II
The nonprofit Project Recover and divers with Honolulu-based Legion Undersea Services help bring closure for families.
20 for the Next 20: Tiffani Hull, Corteva Agriscience
This research scientist and Kaua‘i native leads the Waimea Global Genotyping Laboratory, where she works to produce resilient corn seeds.
20 for the Next 20: Ryan Char, G70
The firm’s COO oversees an international portfolio of projects but especially enjoys building sustainable infrastructure for local schools.
Taking Advantage of Aloha
Financial abuse takes many forms in the Islands It’s the plot to countless Victorian whimsies: Some accidental mix-up at birth is unveiled or a rich but distant relative dies and leaves you millions. And though ticketless lottery wins, secret inheritances,…
New Ways to Fundraise
Traditional fundraising techniques sometimes have a poor return on investment and don’t speak to a modern audience. Here’s how local nonprofits are innovating to reach new donors and funding. 1. Ditch the Banquet Today’s donors can tire of what…
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Some Vacationers Wonder: Is It Possible to be a Good Tourist in Hawai‘i, or Should I Just Stay Away?
Globally, many popular destinations are experiencing a backlash against tourism. Here are multiple perspectives on the message that Hawai‘i should send to potential visitors.
Hawai‘i's Young Pragmatists Are Choosing Trades Over College 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.
