Author: Lana Teramae

Tattoos in the Workplace Are an Evolving Issue in Hawai‘i

We talked with lawyers, companies, a tattoo artist and other people about what can be prohibited and what should be allowed.

Careers

My Job: A Life in Music

Kira Santos of the band Close the Distance says being a professional musician requires a tough skin "because you're going to get knocked down 100 times in this industry."

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Construction

Local Architects Talk About Repurposing Existing Buildings in Post-Pandemic Hawai‘i

In some cases, it will make more sense to repurpose underused buildings than to tear them down and start from scratch. Recent examples include the office-to-residential conversion of 1132 Bishop Street and the transformation of the former Macy’s in Kailua into Lau Hala Shops.

Meadow Gold plans to expand its dairy products and juices using locally sourced ingredients

Agriculture

Meadow Gold’s Strategy: Double Down on Local

The company’s new owner plans to expand its dairy products and juices while adding a line of soy milk and other plant-based beverages – all with local ingredients.