David Lassner on Challenges, Finances, TMT and Calm at UH
The outgoing UH president shares his proudest achievements, the changes he’s seen, times he didn’t want to read the news and advice for his successor.
Business & Industry
Lau Hala Weavers Maintain a Hawaiian Tradition
Nā Lālā o ka Pūhala offers weekly classes on how to weave leaves from the native hala tree.
The Maui Farm Helps Create Healthy Futures for Families
Women and children in crisis live at the farm and learn skills that help lead to sustainable, independent lives.
For Maui: Lessons in Recovery and Hope from Japan
Local leaders in the Kibou for Maui Project share what they learned in Japan about dealing with disaster – both before and after it happens.
On Kaua‘i, the Biggest Home Developer Is the County
The county’s Housing Agency and its private partners are now working on 509 affordable homes, with another 860 expected to break ground in about 2025.
Why Your Company Should Embrace Mindfulness
This simple practice leads to stress reduction, improved decision-making and better interpersonal relationships.
How Teachers from the Philippines Help Students in Hawai‘i
Eighty teachers arrived last year to fill recurring vacancies in rural public schools. Here’s what some of them say about their first year in Hawai‘i.
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.
Turning Local Crops into Lucrative Food and Beverage Startups
The new Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center rents equipment and space for small businesses to ramp up production.
