More than three years after a raging wildfire swept through Lahaina and turned most of the town to ashes, the main business artery, Front Street that runs parallel to the ocean, remains vacant. Not a single business has returned to…
A destination for exceptional care, where innovation, choice and compassion unite to transform healthcare in Hawaii
With breakthroughs in brain health, detection and treatment, Hawaii leaders are coming together at a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Finance Insurance perpetuates success by adapting to local market needs with “if no can, we can” spirit
Glossophobia – the fear of public speaking – is often cited as the most common fear. Here’s how I finally achieved feeling calm and confident behind a mic.
Hawaiian Airlines’ free kama‘āina travel benefits program expands, making local travel even more rewarding.
Owners are facing a convergence of price increases, from higher ingredient costs, fuel hikes, insurance and rental rates, and even a rise in the minimum wage. Meanwhile, customers will push back if restaurants raise prices too much.
For 60+ years, Rainbow Drive-In has been a local favorite. Now, they’re building on that legacy and looking toward what’s next.
For 175 years, The Pacific Club has helped shape the Islands by bringing together generations of business, civic and community leaders
Rising healthcare costs are affecting employers nationwide. Understanding these broader trends can help inform benefits decisions.
Business leaders and the general public say the overall quality of life for Hawai‘i’s people has declined, but they remain far more positive about their own lives
Great workplaces recognize that employees are more than the work they produce and give them spaces to focus, connect, recharge and simply be human.
The latest BOSS Survey of 412 local business owners and executives reveals what’s on their minds.
Gov. Josh Green held to a neutral stance on the proposed combination of Hawaiʻi’s largest medical insurer and the second-largest hospital system, but he urged local leaders and medical professionals to proactively reform the state’s healthcare landscape before outside forces…
Hiring managers and job recruiters in Hawai‘i offer useful insights and advice to recent college graduates and other young people just launching their careers.
Despite a 6.6% decline in profits last year, Matson still came out on top, reflecting its unique niche in the shipping world.
UH-West O‘ahu's Create(x) lab and community partners help restore endangered ecosystems using ancestral knowledge.
As a part of this public art program, the museum features exhibitions curated from the State’s Art in Public Places Collection and from student exhibitions. The museum is in the No. 1 State Capitol Building, near the State Capitol, ‘Iolani…
This year, American Savings Bank (ASB) celebrates 100 years of serving and investing in Hawai‘i’s residents, businesses and communities. To reaffirm its commitment, the bank launched the ASB Charitable Foundation and kicked off its year-long festivities in January with a…
Check out this list of salaries paid to athletes with Hawai‘i ties.
Access to quality medical care in West O‘ahu continues to grow as The Queen's Healthy System expands its facilities and services with the goal of keeping the community healthy.
People say Honolulu is just a big, small town. Not much goes unnoticed. Especially when the state's most powerful politician meets privately with the leaders of the state's largest commercial enterprise, HMSA, and the second-largest healthcare provider, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health,…
Shaping communities through design excellence. This article recognizes the winners and entrants in the AIA Honolulu 68th Annual Design Awards.
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Hawai‘i has just been named the worst state in America to do business in CNBC's 2026 "America's Top States for Business" rankings. Hawaii Business Magazine's BOSS Survey backs up what the CNBC ranking suggests: a majority – 57% – told researchers that Hawai‘i is now a worse place to run a business than it was five years ago.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s nearly $240 million transformation unveils reimagined rooms, a new destination spa and elevated oceanfront experiences.
Pardons cover Sae Joon Park's New York convictions in 2007 for possession of a controlled substance and in 2009 for bail jumping. Board of Immigration Appeals still controls whether he can return to the United States.
Hawai‘i’s Top 250 business leaders gathered at Capitol Modern for an evening celebrating leadership, connection and the future of business across the islands.
Funds come at crucial time for the Honolulu center that aims to recycle tons of fishing nets and other debris removed from oceans around Hawaiʻi. Center was a victim of slashed federal funding for science programs.
As technology transforms how we work, trust, communication and human connection are becoming essential leadership capabilities.
Our most precious resource is time. Here is how to stop letting your phone steal it.
Days after Hurricane Lala had moved out of Hawaiian waters, the constant low growl of generators could be heard across the islands where homeowners took matters into their own hands after electric power lines had been snapped by winds, fallen trees and mudslides. Along with the steady background…
Wars, inflation, and volatile markets make headlines. A disciplined investment strategy can help keep your retirement goals on track.
Tapping long cultural ties and a favorable exchange rate, some Hawaiʻi businesses see new promise in Japan's home market.
A closer look at some of the Top 250 companies making steady progress and setting benchmarks in their fields.
When you give to the Stronger Hawai‘i Fund, you're investing in a resilient Hawai‘i before, during, and after disaster.
How a shared vision, strong culture, and trusted partnerships fueled Refinery Creative's growth.
Leadership isn't a destination—it's a lifelong journey. THE FIVE SEEDS® is designed to help you take the next step with practical tools you can use immediately.
The state’s largest companies and nonprofits tightened their grip on Hawaiʻi’s economy in the past year. The trend, which reflects a national pattern that results in part from federal policies favoring the richest, shows up in Hawaii Business Magazine’s new Top 250 list.
Carrying on the mission of their late matriarch, Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae is relocating its community from tents on state land to housing on purchased property. They have until Oct. 16 to complete the move and clean up their former site.
How partnerships are helping to address homelessness among veterans, Native Hawaiians, kūpuna, and youth.
The HEMIC Family of Companies brings required coverages under one roof and tailors risk management solutions to the needs of Hawai‘i businesses.
As the battered yen opens Japan up to Hawaiʻi residents, it closes Hawaiʻi off to Japanese. What happens to the ritual of Japenese tourists to our Islands? How do you get your taste of paradise when you can no longer afford to fly there?
The judges honored our reporting on Lahaina’s recovery, housing, immigration, workplace culture and other issues that shaped Hawaiʻi in 2025. We also won for our design, digital work, illustrations and photography.
I am 27 years old, active and healthy. Yet, on any given afternoon, my upper back, shoulders and neck feel like they belong to someone twice my age.
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.
People are divided: Some say the state’s political status quo needs an overhaul that only a Constitutional Convention can provide. Others fear a new ConCon could be hijacked by outside interests and valuable rights and institutions damaged.
Matthew Emerzian urges business leaders to make human connection a priority, saying strong workplace cultures begin by letting employees know they are important.
Living in paradise comes at a price. A retirement plan built for Hawaii can help you prepare for higher costs without sacrificing your future.
Glossophobia – the fear of public speaking – is often cited as the most common fear. Here’s how I finally achieved feeling calm and confident behind a mic.
Inside the rise, fall and transformation of an oligarchy that wielded power from the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 to the 1950s.
