A New Path After Prison
A recently launched program offers inmates carpentry and drywall training to “break the cycle of reincarceration while meeting workforce needs.”
Careers
What It Takes to Make Kona’s Ironman World Championship a Success
The senior VP of world championship events relies on meticulous planning and more than 5,000 volunteers to pull off the annual triathlon.
For Jennifer Ablan, Coming Home Was a “Full Circle Move”
Hawaii Business’ new editor in chief had an impressive career in the national business media. Now she’s back in Hawai‘i, in her dream job.
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.
He’s Part of the “Pit Crew” for a Maunakea Telescope
Derek Petrowski landed his dream job as a telescope support technician at the Keck Observatory.
When Not Practicing Law, She Takes Viewers on Diving Adventures Around the World
Deputy Public Defender Merlinda Garma has hosted the TV show “Hawaii Skin Diver” since its debut in 2004.
New in the Office? I Was, and Here’s What I Learned
Advice from a workplace newcomer and HR experts on how to cope, network, manage your side gig and prioritize mental health.
How to Fix a Core Problem: Helping Hawai‘i Workers Train for Good Jobs
A growing coalition of private companies, nonprofits and government agencies is working to develop and hire local talent for lucrative careers.
Is It Venus or a Satellite? A Local Astronomer Helps People Read the Night Sky.
Nick Bradley’s stargazing events expose kids and adults to the “wonders of the universe.”
Finding the Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Office Setup
Alexander MacGregor uses his training in occupational therapy to redesign workspaces and prevent conditions such as carpal tunnel, sciatica and neck pain.
Kaili Chun’s Giant Installations and Sculptures Evoke the History of a Place
“I do large, monumental works because it’s a statement that we Hawaiians are still here and we have a voice.”
My Job Is Bringing Joy Through Old-Style Hawaiian Music
High schooler Kamaha‘o Haumea-Thronas loves singing mele Hawai‘i and keeping Hawaiian music alive.
My Job Is Bottling the Scents of Old Kaua‘i
Parfumier Maliana Hamada, owner of Ha‘a & Co., creates fragrances with tropical flowers to remind wearers of “our youth and no-worries time.”
Tua Tops the 2024 List of Hawai‘i’s Best-Paid Athletes
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner will both make more than $20 million this year.
Wear Your Aloha
Local designers explain what makes alohawear unique to the Islands, and why they wish the touristy “Hawaiian” prints would just go away.
My Job Is Protecting Lāna‘i’s Wildlife
Pūlama Lāna‘i’s lead wildlife biologist Grazel Caceres helps protect the island’s endemic, and often endangered, animals and plants.
Your Organization Needs an Auditor
Auditors uncover fraud, flawed processes and poor outcomes in the private and public sectors. They’re happy to recommend improvements too.
Hawai‘i’s Film Feast Is Now a Famine. What Happened?
Only one major TV series is scheduled to be shot on O‘ahu this summer. Local crews and actors are struggling to find work.
My Job Is Helping Kūpuna Spend Their Golden Years at Home
Caregiver Joeziah Routt-Rivera helps aging clients with chores, errands, meals, medications and personal care.
My Job Is Constructing Lightweight Outrigger Canoes in Hawai‘i
George Wilson oversees manufacturing at the Kailua-based Kamanu Composites, where canoes are produced for the global paddling community.
My Job Is Leading Patient Simulations to Help Train UH Nursing Students
Alex Munro turned his theater background into a unique role guiding actors who perform as patients, including difficult conversations and emotions.
My Job Is Sharpening Hawai‘i’s Saws, Scissors and Knives
From his Kalihi workshop, Dexter Freitas has sharpened blades for cooks, print shops, furniture makers and others since 1988.
My Job Is Analyzing and Improving People’s Work Lives
From her Hawai‘i home, Amazon researcher Natalie Perez uses interviews, focus groups, surveys and more to understand employee experiences across the globe.
Food Delivery’s Fast-Paced World
DoorDash and similar apps are more popular than ever. Here’s what Hawai‘i customers, restaurateurs and an indefatigable driver say about the benefits and costs.