Native Hawaiians Don’t Own Many Local Hotels. Here’s Why That May Change.
While the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and ali‘i trusts collect land rents from 18 hotels, some Hawaiian groups are aiming for ownership.
Trending Stories
A Hawai‘i Quirk: You Own the Home But Not the Land
About 1 in 8 condos for sale on O‘ahu are leasehold. Many, including some prestigious properties, are declining in value as the end of their land leases near.
“The Big Five” Once Dominated Hawai‘i’s Economy, Government and Society
Inside the rise, fall and transformation of an oligarchy that wielded power from the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 to the 1950s.
Hawai‘i’s Top 250 Companies 2024: List Now Available
The 41st annual ranking of the state’s largest companies and nonprofits shows revenue was up, but the Lahaina catastrophe was widely felt – especially among small and medium businesses with Maui operations.
Emerging Legal Stars 2026
Meet sixteen attorneys who are redefining excellence early in their careers.
Leadership Conference: Business Improves When Employees Feel They Matter
Matthew Emerzian urges business leaders to make human connection a priority, saying strong workplace cultures begin by letting employees know they are important.
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.
Hawai‘i's Trans and Māhū Communities Stand Proud Amid National Affront
As hate crimes rise and the federal government rolls back protections for trans and others in the LGBTQ+ community, Hawai‘i’s cultural history of recognizing three genders offers a path forward — and a lesson for the rest of the country.
Waikiki After Dark
Waikiki is the Honolulu Police Department’ssmallest district, but, at three square miles it is also the most densely populated, says Officer John DeMello, who has been patrolling these streets for the past 10 years. I accompanied DeMello one Friday evening and…
The Downtown Honolulu Parking Guide is Back
Need a parking space in the city for a month or just a day? Check our online guide, which includes locations, daily and monthly prices, and more information to find the right place at the right price.
Aloha Stadium's $4 Billion Gamble
Demolition has officially begun at the old Aloha Stadium, kicking off the state's most ambitious public-private project ever. But with tariff threats, transparency concerns, and a 20-year timeline, the real question isn't whether it will get built, it's who pays if it doesn't go according to plan.
Not Grown in Hawai‘i
Some local companies – including the state’s biggest seller of macadamias – use foreign nuts in some of their products. Local growers and companies that sell only Hawai‘i-grown nuts want a label-of-origin law with added teeth, not the limited version that takes effect Jan. 1.