As the East-West Center president, Vares-Lum hopes her servant leader lens will help her create good governance across the Pacific and mentor the next generation of leaders.
The award-winning writer and filmmaker has explored local history, politics and society, from annexation to recent times.
The former senior VP at Hawaiian Electric says that when businesses put the community first, they’re more likely to earn respect and support.
A company's culture is the character and personality of an organization. In positive situations, it increases engagement, and can ensure employee happiness, productivity and retention.
More than a third of all owner-occupied homes on O‘ahu are not covered by property tax exemptions because owners did not submit the paperwork. You have until Sept. 30, 2022 to fix that oversight.
College life is demanding for everyone: Attending classes and completing homework, studying for tests and working part-time jobs – often while living away from home for the first time. On top of all that, collegiate student-athletes must also balance practices,…
Former writers and editors include a U.S. senator, congressman, head of the East-West Center and many of Hawai‘i’s well-known journalists.
The President and CEO of the nonprofit aims to break boundaries and rebuild a community through the arts.
Skydiving instructor Ben Devine says falling through the air at 158 mph can have “a calming effect on you.”
Focusing on vulnerable and underserved populations, Kaiser Permanente provides support to many nonprofit organizations to uplift the community’s overall health and well-being.
About 40% of Hawai‘i households are renters. Their relationships with their landlords can be friendly and supportive. But this two-part report examines when the wants and needs of tenants and landlords conflict, with perspectives from both sides.
During the first half of this year, 424 homes, condos and vacant land parcels sold for $3 million or more. The top price: $36.1 million for an oceanfront estate on Kaua‘i.
The good news is that seventeen Hawai‘i nonprofits are helping working families become more financially stable, find affordable housing, and get involved in policy.
BOSS Survey and 808 Poll asked 396 Hawai‘i business leaders and 444 members of the public to share their thoughts on pressing issues.
The annual list offers quick facts about companies and nonprofits, and the big picture about Hawai‘i’s ever-shifting economy.
BOSS Survey shows more companies are doing well despite hiring problems and a sharp rise in vendor prices.
But June’s numbers plus some leading indicators suggest a softening in the real estate market
Patrick Powaser’s experience as a psychologist and executive coach helps him uncover jobs that his mentees are likely to enjoy.
The government program helped over 13,000 households. One reason it succeeded may have been that people who had experienced housing instability had a seat at the decision-making table.
In celebration of Small Business Month in May, First Hawaiian Bank featured a handful of its innovative small business clients, highlighting how these entrepreneurs have grown, overcome hurdles, and flourished with support from the bank’s small business programs.
A new cohort of organizations are looking for ways to improve systemic economic inequities in the islands.
But the reality of building accessory dwelling units was far more complicated, leading to just a trickle of affordable units. Could regulatory changes boost the numbers?
Over 500 students across the Islands are enrolled in a variety of CTL programs.
Annual reviews can be pointless exercises. Here’s how to give feedback that boosts performance and reduces turnover.