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.
Business & Industry
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.
For Them, It’s Hawai‘i 2.0
After years on the mainland, these locals are coming home – and bringing their thriving careers with them.
Zippy’s Upgrades Its Restaurant Digital Experience
Zippy's, the popular Hawaiian restaurant chain which expanded into the mainland last year in Las Vegas, has released new digital ordering programs. On Wednesday, Zippy's launched a new digital experience update focused on pre-ordering on its app and order.zippys.com. When…
From Prison to Purpose: IHS’ Re-entry Program Helps Rebuild Lives
The Institute for Human Services’ transitional housing and support services aims to keep people out of prison permanently.
Not Grown in Hawai‘i
Some local companies – including the state’s biggest seller of macadamias – use foreign nuts in some of their products. Local growers and companies that sell only Hawai‘i-grown nuts want a label-of-origin law with added teeth, not the limited version that takes effect Jan. 1.
Our Surveys Asked Hawai‘i Residents: What Is the State of the State?
37% of businesspeople say Hawai‘i is stagnant, and 33% says we’re in real trouble.
YWCA of Hawai‘i Island Aims to Transform Its Historic Hilo Campus
The nonprofit has so far received $2.8 million of its $6 million Phase 1 goal.
Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Are National Leaders in Academic Recovery. Can They Keep Up the Momentum?
Here’s how three Title I schools are making improvements, including expanded assessments, tutoring, and after-school and summer learning.
