Private Equity Owns a Big Chunk of Hawai‘i’s Hotels. Here’s Why That Matters.
Private equity companies own almost 30% of Hawai‘i’s hotel rooms, a huge increase in the past two decades. We investigate the pros and cons.
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This Houseless Village in Wai‘anae Keeps Twinkle’s Vision Alive
Before she died, Twinkle Borge selected leaders for Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae. They’re holding the harbor community together as a permanent village is built.
Made in Hawaiʻi. Scaling Globally with Mana Up.
The islands have long exported talent – young entrepreneurs who leave for San Francisco, New York or Seattle in search of capital, mentorship and scale. Meli James and Brittany Heyd decided to reverse that trend. In founding Mana Up, they…
Is it Legal to Secretly Record a Conversation in Hawaii?
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…
Protecting Public Employees From Harassment, With Lessons for the Private Sector, Too
After nearly a decade-long campaign seeking government protections against threats stemming from workplace duties, employees may finally get state help in obtaining temporary restraining orders and other anti-harassment procedures.
How a Family Owned, and Locally Operated Business Became a Success
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…
How The Art Source Became a Manufacturing Powerhouse in Hawai‘i
The diversified company performs upwards of 80% of its production on O‘ahu. Here’s how they grew their business while keeping production local.
Hawaii Business Wins National Best Magazine Honor – Again
This year’s award for best regional business magazine comes after we won the same prize for our work published in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2024
This Kaimukī Shop Helps Customers Make Their Own Jewelry
Brendan and Jill Barry’s Bead It! is stocked with jewelry-making materials and offers classes in soldering, drilling and other techniques.
HB20: Gabriel Yanagihara, ‘Iolani School
On a mission to make every teacher, parent, and student in Hawai‘i AI-ready, Gabriel Yangihara believes the fastest path to breakthrough is being willing to fail first.
Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Are National Leaders in Academic Recovery. Can They Keep Up the Momentum?
Here’s how three Title I schools are making improvements, including expanded assessments, tutoring, and after-school and summer learning.
20 for the Next 20: Ryan Kanaka‘ole, Department of Land and Natural Resources
The deputy director brings legal and listening skills to the job of overseeing military contracts and long-term plans for Lahaina.