A Hawai‘i Quirk: You Own the Home But Not the Land
About 1 in 8 condos for sale on O‘ahu are leasehold. Many, including some prestigious properties, are declining in value as the end of their land leases near.
Community & Economy
Vintage Mu‘umu‘u “Transcends Generations”
Marion Jones is turning her love for Hawai‘i’s signature garment into a new nonprofit devoted to workshops and learning.
Love Roller Coasters? Then Join the Local Restaurant Business
2021 was a wild ride of exhilarating ups and terrifying downs, unexpected twists and turns, and high supply and labor costs. And for owners worried if their restaurants would survive, it was a year of nonstop anxiety. The forecast for 2022 is better: more customers plus growth in takeout and delivery.
This Nonprofit Has Empowered Hawaiian Families for 25 Years
Partners in Development Foundation runs vital programs such as Tūtū and Me and Ke Kama Pono.
Affordable Walk-up Apartments Are Coming Back, Thanks to Honolulu’s Bill 7
Small landowners and developers can use exemptions and waivers to build new multistory rentals on small residential lots – and help ease the housing squeeze.
3 Women-led Accelerators Are Funding the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Blue Startups, Elemental Excelerator and Mana Up are working to diversify Hawai‘i’s economy.
Many Hawai‘i Defense Jobs Are Not Going to Locals. Advocates Want to Change That.
Despite its tarnished reputation amid the Red Hill water crisis, many think the U.S. military is the best bet for revitalizing the local economy.
Here's How Affordable Housing Policies Have Impacted Hawai‘i's Housing Supply
This report on affordable housing policies by county governments and state agencies provides different perspectives on what works and what doesn’t – and what might work better.
Pusong Filipinx Showcases Millennial Entrepreneurs and Creatives
The roving market introduces Filipino-inspired products and food to a wider audience. Check out the next Bishop Museum event in April.
