A Look Back at 1982, a Pivotal Year in the Transition to Today’s Hawai‘i
The plantation economy was dying, tourism sagged and the year’s events were harbingers of what we face now.
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A Look Back at 1970, a Year of Firsts and Growing Trends
Income was $4,599 per capita, but you needed at least $12,064 a year for a moderate family lifestyle.
Hawai‘i’s Housing Crisis Was Decades in the Making
A look at the policy decisions, external crises and social changes that gave Hawai‘i the most expensive housing in the nation.
Upraising the Future
World-renowned appraiser Gerald Kwock transforms a lifetime of collecting into unending opportunities for local students.
Black Book 2024: 410 Executives of Hawai‘i’s Most Influential Organizations
Profiles of business and nonprofit leaders in every sector, from construction and energy to education and health care.
BIA’s Big Goal: Supplying Homebuilders with More Entry-Level Workers
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii has revived its education program, a gateway to well-paid construction jobs.
Making the Case for Increased Urban Density
Building up can be a lot cheaper than constructing single-family homes in new developments.
Hospice in Hawai‘i: Myths Vs. Reality
End-of-life care professionals debunk misconceptions and explain how to find the best hospice services for your loved ones.
Forget Hollywood: Why Three Maui Filmmakers Made Their Own Show
Season two of the comedy “Moku Moku” is now in production. It’s part of an effort to create a more visible local film industry.
Commentary: Why Managing Household Budgets and Corporate Finances Aren’t So Different
Financial lessons from Hawaiian Airlines that apply to everyday challenges, from setting goals to assessing risk.
Caring for the Community
From responding to the needs of the most vulnerable among us, to helping uplift a new generation of Native Hawaiian health care providers, Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to helping the community thrive.
Meet Dr. Kristi Lopez, HMSA participating provider
Her brother’s health battle inspired a career in medicine
Spread Joy to Many this Holiday Season with the Gift of Golf!
2025 Sony Open Sweet 16 Stocking Stuffers and Official Pro-Am Gifts Will Make the Holidays Bright
Ten Tomorrow: Making clothing and collaboration beautiful.
“Collaboration makes us all stronger,” says owner/designer Summer Shiigi. She values relationships with other local businesses and her longtime bank.
From Crisis to Care in Lahaina
Fifteen minutes north of Lahaina town, Pohaku Park transformed into a vital resource hub in the days following Maui’s devastating wildfires. Among the organizations providing critical support was the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii (HMHB), whose mobile clinic…
2024 CEO of the Year: Christine Camp of Avalon Group
She came to Honolulu from South Korea as a child with limited English and modest means. Her company now owns or manages 1,100 residential units and 2.3 million square feet of gross leasable floor space across Hawai‘i.
Diamond Bakery: Celebrating 103 years of crackers, cookies and community.
Founded by three Japanese friends with a dream, Diamond Bakery is a company that believes in giving back. And they have a bank that believes in them.
Some Vacationers Wonder: Is It Possible to be a Good Tourist in Hawai‘i, or Should I Just Stay Away?
Globally, many popular destinations are experiencing a backlash against tourism. Here are multiple perspectives on the message that Hawai‘i should send to potential visitors.
Financial Planning Guide 2024
Hear what our experts have to offer in regard to your financial plans.
Keeping Hawai‘i Healthy 2024
Hear from local healthcare leaders on key issues affecting our communities.
Hawai‘i’s Most Charitable Companies 2024
107 organizations donated more than $300 million to help Hawai‘i’s nonprofits, with a significant portion going to support Maui’s recovery.
Hawaii Young Professionals Seek Solutions on Cost-of-Living Issues
The Cost of Living Summit, one in a series of events planned by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Young Professionals Program, inspires young people to become active in making Hawaii more affordable.
Hawai‘i’s National Philanthropy Day 2024
Celebrating those who make Hawai'i a better place.