When the doors open at Saks Fifth Avenue Hawaii on August 25 at the redesigned International Market Place, it will be a homecoming for vice president and general manager Shelley Tadaki Cramer. Cramer was born and raised in Honolulu, then…
Famously, Hawaii lacks snakes, but, beyond that, it’s one of the few places in the world with no native land reptiles or amphibians – “herptiles,” as they’re collectively known. Anything here that slithers, crawls or hops was introduced, intentionally or…
Here’s how three Title I schools are making improvements, including expanded assessments, tutoring, and after-school and summer learning.
President of FCH Enterprises, owner of Zippy’s restaurants Brothers Francis and Charlie Higa made a wise choice in 1966, when they opened a drive-in restaurant called Zippy’s on South King Street instead of a car wash, and launched one of…
His extensive leadership experience and unwavering vision has built Kupu into a powerhouse environmental nonprofit.
He will be succeeded by bank President James Polk. Ray Vara to take leading role on the bank's board.
Hawaii Business Magazine is proud to announce Ann Teranishi, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Savings Bank (ASB), as our 2025 CEO of the Year.
Welcome to the 21st annual Black Book from Hawaii Business Magazine – a valuable insight into who are the decision makers, movers and shakers of the state's business world.
Deputy Public Defender Merlinda Garma has hosted the TV show “Hawaii Skin Diver” since its debut in 2004.
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.
Makali‘i Metrics is blending advanced technology with ʻike (traditional Hawaiian knowledge) to support farmers and land stewards.
They recognize AI’s challenges and long-term unknowns, but they also believe that with proper guardrails, AI is already enhancing education, and students are benefiting. These early adopters are riding the wave, not trying to hold it back, and here’s how they’re doing it.