Aloha Harvest Distributes Good Food to the Needy Before It Gets Tossed
The nonprofit distributes millions of pounds of excess food from restaurants, stores and farms to food pantries and homeless shelters.
Author: Lauren Okinaka
20 for the Next 20: Guy Churchill, Bank of Hawaii
The Bank of Hawaii executive VP and director leads the bank’s sustainable finance group, which focuses on affordable housing and renewable energy.
From Kona’s Natural Energy Lab, Hatch Invests in Aquaculture Startups Around the Globe
The aquaculture park pumps in ocean water from different depths, allowing innovators to work with both cold and warm water species.
My Job Is Preserving Damaged Scrolls and Precious Art
Some family treasures have passed down through generations. And occasionally an item is haunted.
EV Sales in Hawai‘i Are Up 30.6%, and Many Buyers Say They’re Glad They Made the Switch
An electric car (or bike!) is cheaper per mile than gas-powered vehicles and far better for the environment.
Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work 2025
90 Companies and Nonprofits Where Employees Thrive.
A Culture of Giving At First Hawaiian Bank Touches Everyone, Including Tellers and Even Retirees
First Hawaiian Bank's employee giving culture stands out with 98% participation. In 2024, employees contributed $874,000 of their own money, the highest among Hawai‘i companies, while volunteering 11,211 hours. Even retirees continue to give back.
