20 for the Next 20: Dayna Matsumoto, Central Pacific Bank
The Central Pacific Bank executive serves as the board treasurer of the Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i and played a vital role in the rebuild its Camp Paumalū on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
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20 for the Next 20: Yoh Kawanami, Hawaiian Electric Co.
Kawanami hopes to help Hawai‘i become a model for how to produce renewable energy, in part using customer-sited resources like rooftop solar panels.
20 for the Next 20: Alicia Higa, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
She created a new department and her current position at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center to help nearby residents who need better access to healthy food and support in adopting healthier lifestyles.
20 for the Next 20: Guy Churchill, Bank of Hawaii
The Bank of Hawaii executive VP and director leads the bank’s sustainable finance group, which focuses on affordable housing and renewable energy.
O‘ahu’s Priciest Homes Sell Fast – Often Above Asking Price
The demand is strong, Realtors say, but there are few homes for sale at the highest end of the local market. Demand will likely increase when international buyers return.
20 for the Next 20: Pokiʻi Balaz, Lunalilo Home
Becoming a caregiver shifted Balaz’s professional focus to geriatric medicine, Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, and helping kūpuna navigate their later years.
20 for the Next 20: Trever Asam, Cades Schutte
The Cades Schutte partner discovered his affinity for tax law while studying at Duke University School of Law.
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.
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.
IIDA Hoʻohuli Awards 2021
Honoring commercial interior design excellence in Hawai‘i, the Ho‘ohuli Awards exemplifies design excellence and celebrates local interior design talent. This awards program furthers IIDA's vision to support culture and positively impact the health and well-being of people’s lives through a greater understanding of interior design.
How a Law Student is Breaking into Venture Capital
Madonna Castro Perez, who grew up on Guam, is rising fast in a male-dominated world.
Soaring Assessments Mean Higher Property Taxes Starting in August
Homeowners fume as O‘ahu’s rising real estate prices translate into double-digit increases in property assessments.
West Oʻahu Magazine 2022
Building quality education, health care infrastructure, and a competitive workforce are essential to create a thriving community. Here are the individuals and companies that are committed to elevating West Oʻahu.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Helps At-Risk Youth Achieve Their Full Potential
Young people do better in school and form healthier relationships when a caring adult has their back.
The Tranquility of Transportation
Local artist Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong, envisions a Hawai’i of 2050 where electric transportation means shorter commute times, more gardens and green spaces, and the sounds of bird-song and laughter instead of the roar of today’s traffic.
Low Inventory May Push Local Real Estate Prices Even Higher
This is the first of weekly Hawai‘i real estate reports from Janis Magin Meierdiercks, who covered the industry for 15 years at Pacific Business News. If you have tips or ideas for stories, email her at HawaiiRENews@gmail.com.
My Job Is Preserving Damaged Scrolls and Precious Art
Some family treasures have passed down through generations. And occasionally an item is haunted.
Kāne Connections Helps Men Forge Bonds with Their Families
The parenting classes can be especially helpful for fathers recovering from addiction or coming out of prison.
How to Maintain a Company’s Culture for 100 Years or More
The CEO of Goodfellow Bros. describes a code of conduct that emphasizes employees, customers and community.
Good Mentoring Changes Lives, But Too Often It’s Done Badly
Editor Steve Petranik highlights Harvard Business Review report on mentoring’s benefits and challenges and one program that succeeds.
How Covid Changed Restaurants in Hawai‘i
People inside the industry describe their struggles, innovations and hopes for the future.
For a Healthy Hawaiʻi
Supporting community organizations can bring about positive change in the health and well-being of everyone.
AIA Design Awards 2021
Shaping communities through design excellence — All of the awardees exemplified a vision to meet or exceed safety requirements, utilize sustainable and efficient methods, and fulfill our cultural and emotional needs.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s Ray Vara is 2021 CEO of the Year
He has led the nonprofit’s growth and improved health care for more than a decade while also focusing on the broad factors that impact the health of Hawai‘i’s people.