Yes, it is legal to secretly record a conversation in Hawaii as long as one person in the conversation consents – and that can be the person doing the recording. You can do the recording in person or on the…
When was the last time you went to a luau and enjoyed deep-fried onion ring chips with your squid luau and lomi salmon? Never, that’s when. But Tim’s Cascade Snacks doesn’t care. The Washington-based manufacturer makes a lot of money…
We looked into the story of the island’s freshwater, including where it comes from, how good it is and whether we’re taking care of it.
Charity Navigator has been using the same method to rate the nation’s nonprofits since 2002. In this issue, Hawaii Business looks at the 27 local charities on the list. But it’s worth remembering that any such rating system, though valuable,…
I didn’t want to look back in 20 years and wish I were a better mother.
Experts say there are things to watch for and ways to prevent theft in the first place If employees are going to steal from their company, there’s one clear signal, says Hawaii forensic accountant Felice Valmas, whose profession focuses on…
When I was a little girl, in the 1950s, my father sometimes took me downtown for a piece of the Alexander Young Hotel’s fabulous lemon crunch cake. It was a special time to have my busy businessman father all to…
The state climatologist explains where the wettest places are and what factors contribute to all that rain.
The latest BOSS Survey of 412 local business owners and executives reveals what’s on their minds.
Building an Empire, One Loaf of Bread at a Time. We don’t need to tell you that La Tour Café is the destination for people in search of delicious breads, macarons, kouign amann, and French dip sandwiches. What you may…
LET'S DO LUNCH Interviews, meetings and even tense negotiations all go down easier when paired with a great meal or a stiff drink. Here are 10 restaurants for all business occasions. If you’d rather just have a drink or two…
Profiles of Hisae Uki, Candice Sombrero Ishikawa, Alison “Bo” Tanaka, Heather Cutter and Clarice Casamina