Lahaina Is Rising Slowly
Two years after the fire, its core historic and commercial center is still in ruins. But residents are rebuilding their businesses, homes and lives around the edges of town.
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Two years after the fire, its core historic and commercial center is still in ruins. But residents are rebuilding their businesses, homes and lives around the edges of town.
Two local leaders argue that an effective combination of human capital, infrastructure and policy can create a growth economy that benefits everyone.
Six influencers describe how they gain followings and make money. It’s riches for a few and much harder for the rest.
Six essays from U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Randy Soriano, Peter Tui Silva, Walter Kinoshita, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, and Camaron Miyamoto on countering attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
Brendan and Jill Barry’s Bead It! is stocked with jewelry-making materials and offers classes in soldering, drilling and other techniques.
2025 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Co-founders Jacob Kahiapo and Mash Hatae want to be “exemplary models of responsible tourism.”
2025 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Owner Sadie Akamine has spent five decades in the “very emotional business” of flowers.
2025 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Mother-and-daughter team Kathy and Jodie Yamashiroya run the family business – Hawai‘i’s only union printing shop.
2025 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Owner Katie Bennett’s background in law and sociology helps her navigate custody issues.