Japan's Richest Man Came to Maui for Golf. He Got a Water War Instead.
Cast by critics as a villain in Maui's water wars, Uniqlo billionaire Tadashi Yanai says he's willing to contribute $40 million to help rebuild the island's aging infrastructure.
Climate Change & Nature
Race Randle, The Builder
If Tadashi Yanai is the billionaire at the center of Maui’s water controversy, Race Randle is the local executive who has become one of its most visible participants.
Humane Societies Help Reunite Pets and Owners, Find Foster Homes After Kona Low Storms
After the Kona Low floods swept through Oʻahu and Maui, humane society workers waded through waist-deep water to rescue animals, set up food banks and launch a weeks-long effort to reunite displaced pets with their families.
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.
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.
West Maui Advocates Seek to Make Water a Public Resource
As West Maui recovers from fires and storms, residents call for public control of water systems—aiming to restore stream flow, protect the island’s future and honor ancestral stewardship.
The Trash on Hawai‘i's Beaches Tells a Global Story
Tons of plastic trash wash up on Hawaiʻi beaches every day. Forensic scientists using chemical analysis and other means to trace the sources say 80% is abandoned fishing gear from global fleets in the Pacific. Here's what comes next.
Hawai‘i’s Water Crisis: How Graywater Could Buy the Islands Time
Hawaii Business Magazine and Hawai‘i Community Journal are launching a year-long series exploring the state’s water challenges. This first story examines how water scarcity is rattling the islands’ economy, environment and communities, and why graywater reuse could be a crucial part of the solution.
