Reflections on My First Year at Hawaii Business Magazine
Over the past 12 months, we have been strategic about how we evolve our storytelling and expand our reach, and the results have been incredibly rewarding.
Community & Economy
EXCLUSIVE: Hawaiian Airlines CEO: Iran War Pushes Fares Up But Merger Goals on Track
The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran has caused across-the-board hikes in airfares for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and more increases and service cuts could occur if the disruption to global oil supplies persists, the CEO of Hawaiian Airlines told Hawaii…
Restoring Hope in Housing
Two pilot programs are helping Hawai‘i families overcome the financial barriers standing between them and a place to call home.
Making Climate Action Work for Hawai‘i
From clean energy financing to brave-space conversations, Climate Hawai‘i is helping businesses and communities see sustainability not as a sacrifice but as a strategy.
A Deep Dive into Hawai‘i’s Shell Jewelry Industry
The journey of a seashell from the reef to a pendant on a gold chain is a fascinating tale made increasingly relevant as a burgeoning business takes shape. Three Hawai‘i artisans who make jewelry from shells talk about their craft as well as the ethics of shelling for commerce and for personal collections.
Why Waikōloa Village’s Wildfire Risk Rivals — and May Exceed — Lahaina’s
With one road in and out and no ocean escape, residents are pushing for a second route before the next fire season.
Clash of Titans: Hawai‘i's Healthcare Leaders Disagree on Best Path Forward
Top executives at HMSA, HPH take on frank criticisms about their proposed combination, addressing specific community concerns over potential service cuts, staffing layoffs and a diminished focus on primary care.
Rekindling Ancient Hawaiians' Sailing Skills Among Today's Youth
Pua Ka ‘Ilima's charter sailing trips off Hawai‘i island's Kohala coastline help support educational voyages for island youth, teaching them about reefs, marine habitat and Hawai‘i's voyaging history.
Meli James Is Rewriting the Rules for Hawai‘i's Entrepreneurs
As co-founder of Mana Up and president of the Hawai‘i Venture Capital Association, Meli James has spent a decade proving that building a world-class company doesn't mean leaving the Islands behind.
Aloha Stadium's $4 Billion Gamble
Demolition has officially begun at the old Aloha Stadium, kicking off the state's most ambitious public-private project ever. But with tariff threats, transparency concerns, and a 20-year timeline, the real question isn't whether it will get built, it's who pays if it doesn't go according to plan.
Llamas With a Purpose: Inside Maui's Most Unexpected Farm
Christine and Sam Heidama turned a fiber arts hobby into a full-on llama and alpaca experience on the slopes of Haleakalā. The animals are stealing hearts at weddings, hikes, and everything in between.
The Big Picture: Hawaii Business × Hawai‘i Community Journal
Hawaii Business Magazine is pleased to expand its coverage through a collaboration with Hawaiʻi Community Journal (HCJ), the new name for Overstory, a solutions-focused newsroom serving Hawaiʻi. HCJ's community-centered reporting complements Hawaiʻi Business coverage by bringing a deeper perspective on…
EXCLUSIVE: Over 50 High-Profile Hawaiʻi Companies Push for Affordable Energy with LNG
More than 50 of Hawaiʻi’s leading organizations have called for immediate action to lower energy costs by replacing petroleum with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The Coalition for Hawaiʻi’s Energy Future brings together Native Hawaiian leaders, healthcare providers, agricultural groups, tourism…
How Regional and Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Elevate Businesses in Hawai‘i
While the statewide Chamber of Commerce Hawaii serves more than 2,000 members, dozens of smaller chambers across the islands offer specialized support for specific regions, communities, and industries.
EXCLUSIVE: Clash of Hawaiʻi’s Healthcare Titans: Leaders Disagree on Best Path Forward
Addressing a crowded room of Hawaiʻi executives, The Queen’s Health Systems’ top leader didn't mince words about the proposed HMSA-HPH merger that could fundamentally reshape medical care in the Islands. “I feel that this is like the Trojan horse…
Hawai‘i’s Economic Outlook 2026
Construction is expected to be strong, driven in part by large infrastructure projects, but tourism is slipping and the safety net fraying.
Lawyers for Ex-Hawai‘i Resident Sae Joon Park Seek NY Pardon
The attorney for Purple Heart veteran Sae Joon Park has asked New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to pardon the former Hawaiʻi resident for decades-old drug and bail jumping convictions that caused Park to lose his legal U.S. residency status. Park, who was featured in Hawaii Business Magazine (From Purple Heart To…
Kauaʻi Doctor Takes Aim at Health Risks from Roundup Chemical
US Supreme Court to consider Bayer petition to constrain states’ ability to require pesticide warnings
Noem Vows to Review Case of Deported Hawai‘i Purple Heart Veteran
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified this week that she would review the case of Purple Heart Veteran Sae Joon Park who was forced to self-deport from Hawai‘i to South Korea in June.
Hawaii I.C.E. Map Taps Into Community Concerns About Unorthodox Raids
Masked I.C.E. agents are appearing more often in Hawaiʻi and across the country, raising concerns about due process and accountability. Reports show laborers, employees and legal residents being detained without clear identification or warrants. The trend is prompting broader questions about transparency and constitutional rights.
Stuck in a Bad Job in Hawaiʻi? You're Not Alone.
Many Hawaiʻi workplaces are rigid, unwelcoming or downright awful for women and caregivers. Four companies show a better way.
For Hawaiʻi Business Leaders, Life Is Good
Our survey asked about the personal lives of business leaders, and 83% say their lives overall are either "great" or "good"
Reviving Hawaiʻi’s Lei Industry One Flower at a Time
BEHawai‘i and the Lei Poinaʻole Project hope to boost local lei flower production and strengthen the art of lei making in the Islands. Despite origins linked to Hawaiian culture, lei sold here now often come from foreign sources.