Number of Homes for Sale Goes Up in Some Parts of O‘ahu
One Realtor says prices will likely go up fast when interest rates fall, so eager buyers are being encouraged to close on deals now and then try to refinance in a few years at lower rates.
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Hawai‘i’s Sustainability Heroes: Pono Pacific
The company is on a mission to conserve land, save native species, promote food security and develop renewable energy from agriculture.
To Get to X with Their Ideas, Hawai‘i Entrepreneurs Turn to preX
The virtual “master class” run by XLR8HI is helping people launch and scale their businesses.
Hawai‘i’s Sustainability Heroes: Pono Home
The company helps homeowners and renters reduce their energy and water waste, while saving customers $6.3 million a year.
What to Know About Insurance Claims Following a Wildfire
We spoke with Robert Libby, assistant VP of claims at First Insurance Co., and Aaron Poentis, regional account manager of First Onsite Property Restoration in Hawai‘i, about what residents should know about filing insurance claims after a wildfire and what the process generally looks like.
The Goal: Tourism That Regenerates Hawai‘i, Not Degrades It
A program that limits access at Kaua‘i’s Hā‘ena State Park and raises local dollars is considered a model for places inundated by visitors.
If You Had a Mortgaged Home Destroyed on Maui, Any Relief on Payments May Be Just Temporary
Here are the options for people who can’t live in their homes anymore, but still owe money on the mortgage.
Realtors Locally and Nationwide Step Up to Support Maui's Survivors
The president-elect of the Realtors Association of Maui estimates about 40 to 50 agents lost their homes and possessions, and one is reported missing.
“The Power of Kākou: ‘Ohana Caring for ‘Ohana” on Maui
Chad Buck, CEO of the Hawaii Foodservice Alliance, was deeply involved with the thousands of other volunteers bringing food and other essentials to the survivors of the wildfires. He describes what he saw and the powerful emotions he and others felt.
How to Replace Important Documents and Access Financial Aid After a Disaster
Here’s what residents and businesses impacted by the Maui wildfires should know about ordering replacement documents and applying for federal assistance. Plus, a list of local financial institutions offering emergency relief.
Maui Strong Fund Supports 34 Organizations with Boots on the Ground
Micah Kāne, CEO of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, describes how donations are being used to help the needy.
Hawaiʻi's Business Community Steps Up to Help Maui Recover
A list of local businesses and organizations helping Maui wildfire survivors access essential items and funding.
How Are Hawai‘i Companies Responding to Inflation and ESG/DEI Demands?
Our biannual BOSS Survey finds 57% of companies raised prices last year. And a surprise: ESG and DEI policies are not especially popular.
Community Vision to Reality
Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae community members turn their vision into reality with a new development in the back of Wai‘anae Valley.
Improving Health for Hawai‘i
Kaiser Permanente is committed to improving the health of the entire community by addressing food insecurity and climate change.
Hawai‘i Construction Companies Say Revenues and Profits Are Up
Our biannual BOSS Survey found the construction industry is doing better than other industries, but leaders are less positive about the permitting process.
“Living Paycheck to Paycheck Can Be Scary”: How Nonprofits Help Hawai‘i’s Struggling Middle Class Gain Financial Stability
In America’s most costly state, 44% of people can’t afford basic expenses and many more barely stay afloat. But there’s help for the wide spectrum of ALICE residents, including highly educated yet underpaid professionals.
Luxury Condos for Sale in Waikīkī Top Out at $16.8 Million
Japanese buyers have been mostly absent from the high-end market since the pandemic started, but many mainlanders, and some locals, are showing interest.
Bob Harrison Reflects on His 27-Year Career with First Hawaiian Bank, S2E9
The bank’s chairman, president and CEO says clients can expect upgraded online and mobile offerings this year.
Here’s How David Matlin Took UH Athletics to New Heights, S2E8
During his tenure as UH’s athletic director, he hired a record 16 head coaches, helped student athlete graduation rates and grade point averages hit all-time highs, and oversaw $103 million in facility upgrades.
Book Excerpt: “Our Beaches Were Empty, Our Hospitals Full”
Authors Kirk Caldwell and Georgette Deemer interviewed local leaders for an inside view of what it was like to navigate the pandemic.
CEO Says New Investment Gives ProService Hawaii a Chance to Be Major Mainland HR Provider
Ben Godsey believes technology investor Silver Lake provides ProService with the expertise to expand its HR outsourcing into key national markets while staying based in Hawai‘i
Growing Up in an Age of Anxiety
Hawai‘i’s young people are struggling with mental health issues. Nearly half of high school girls and 60% of LGBTQ+ students experience depression. And help can be hard to find.