My Job: A Life in Music
Kira Santos of the band Close the Distance says being a professional musician requires a tough skin "because you're going to get knocked down 100 times in this industry."
Small Business
Four Programs That Inspire and Teach Kidpreneurs
Local programs use various hands-on approaches so children in grades K-12 better understand business – and life.
Local Architects Talk About Repurposing Existing Buildings in Post-Pandemic Hawai‘i
In some cases, it will make more sense to repurpose underused buildings than to tear them down and start from scratch. Recent examples include the office-to-residential conversion of 1132 Bishop Street and the transformation of the former Macy’s in Kailua into Lau Hala Shops.
Got an Unusual or Especially Interesting Job? We Want to Hear About It
We’re looking for more careers to feature in our “My Job” series.
Prices Inch Up as Hawai‘i Restaurants Face Higher Costs and Wages
The best numbers were enjoyed by restaurants on Maui, by casual and fine dining restaurants statewide and by restaurants in Waikīkī and other resorts
This Fresh, Local Crackseed is Handmade
Jade Food Products makes li hing mui in 500- to 1,000-pound batches.
8 Things Hawaiʻi Companies Should Know About Hiring Interns
How to start a program, paid vs. unpaid interns, college students vs. high schoolers, and more. Plus five tips for students.
My Job: I’m Underwater With Sharks, Polar Bears, Walruses
This marine biologist works everywhere from the tropics to the poles. His goal: To understand and protect the ocean for the benefit of all.
Help Us Find Lesser-Known Nonprofits That Have Helped Hawai‘i
We hope to speak with local nonprofits that deserve more recognition for their work. These stories will be part of our “Nonprofit with a Mission” series.
