Natural Environment: Saving an Essential Part of Hawaiʻi
Here are five stories on how we can prepare for the present and the future, and what individuals, businesses, nonprofits and governments are doing to protect our natural environment.
Lifestyle
Benefits of Employee Wellness Programs for Small Businesses [Sponsored]
With a small business, just one sick employee can have an immediate ripple effect on your operations. Other employees have to work harder to keep things on track – plus they’re at risk of getting sick too. With most people…
Voluntourism in Hawaiʻi
The opportunities for tourists to volunteer are growing along with the demand for those opportunities. From beach cleanups to cultural exchanges, forest conservation to farm stays, visitors are looking for experiences that are authentic, intimate and altruistic.
Staff Picks:
Our Favorite Things - Part 2
Welcome to the latest installment of this series as Hawaii Business staffers describe what they like to do, wear and see off the job. Cyd Shizuru, Account Manager “I read somewhere that shoe shopping releases dopamine!” 1Pizza - I can eat…
Buy Local: A Simple Phrase with Layers of Meaning
This story explores the power of local in business ownership, corporate leadership and consumer preferences. Attorney Jeff Watanabe, who has served on the boards of several large local companies, has spoken often about the subtleties of Hawaii’s culture. He says…
18 Great Places for Business Lunches and Pau Hana
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…
Staff Picks:
Our Favorite Things of 2018
Every few years, we tell our readers about some of our favorite things so you get to know us better. You’ll find favorites from other staffers in a future issue. Cheryl Oncea, Publisher “When I can’t actually travel to Italy,…
New State Law Imposes Fines for Fake Service Animals
America loves dogs more than ever. In 2019, with nearly 90 million of man’s best friends living in 55 percent of American households, the retail pet industry expects to fetch $86 billion in sales. Also on the upswing in recent…
Hawaiʻi's Local Youtube Stars
Young celebrities (and some older ones) understand the path to successful careers in show business, fashion or music looks a lot different than it did a generation ago. They start with video and social media, then branch out in all directions.
Your Guide to Remote Workplaces in Hawaiʻi
Here’s our guide to some of the best remote workplaces on Oʻahu and the Neighbor Islands.
Workplace Wellness: Why It Pays to be a Member of HH@WA [Sponsored]
It’s hard to find an employer today that doesn’t care about employee health and welfare. After all, a healthy, happy, productive workforce is not only a valuable business asset but also a source of satisfaction and pride. But few employers have…
How to Transform from Professional to Pau Hana
Going from the boardroom to the bar can be tricky business. Here are simple tips to make your 9-to-5 dress code work after hours. Name: Maya Rogers, CEO, Blue Planet Software Inc.Suck ‘em down spots: At…
Coworking Spaces Do Much More Than You Think
We found almost two dozen coworking locations on four Hawaiian Islands and each is unique To cope with her mother’s disappearance when she was 11, Lauren Hana Chai started painting. She created dramatic portraits of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Las…
The Cost of Climate Change in Hawaii
The world is literally changing and here are six issues we need to understand so we can begin calculating the costs and consequences of climate change and prepare for them. We won’t be able to save everything, so all of Hawaii…
Ride Along with Hawaii's Longest Commuters
Four people describe their lengthy commutes and the ways they’ve made them tolerable. Plus we offer tips to make your commute more enjoyable. Waialua to Nanakuli, 33 miles one way Start: 6:00 a.m. Good days: 40-45 minutes to work; 50-55…
Bike Revolution
These cyclists buck conventional commutes in favor of bikes. Their varied stories may inspire you to try it too. https://vimeo.com/279161571 A Bicycle Built for Two Tennessee Idol is as seasoned a bike commuter as they come. He’s been making the…
Child Care: Unaffordable and Unavailable
Part I: The High Cost and Shortages Child care is too costly for many working families and there are too few openings for all the children who need proper care. We examine the problem and the responses, including efforts by…
Don’t Let the Name “Microtunneling” Fool You
Windward Oahu microtunneling sewer project was completed June 21, 2018, the city says KIRK RANDLES LEFT his family’s farm in South Wales more than 30 years ago to take his first tunneling job. “It was all hand digging. … So you…
On-the-Job Well-being: Four Ways to Promote a Healthy Workplace
Workout at work? You don’t have to put a treadmill in the office. Simple changes in the workplace can go a long way to support your employees' well-being. Make health and well-being part of your workplace culture. Try these four…
Surfing Is Life At Downing Hawaii
This profile of the family business founded by George Downing was written just weeks before the famous surfer died March 5, 2018.
5 Steps to Finding Love in a Busy Life
Single professionals who work hard sometimes have trouble finding the time to discover love. Rachel Ross Bradley, who’s been there but is now happily married, offers these five steps to romance. 1. Broaden Your Circles. Just like in sales, finding…
5 Steps to a Better Night’s Sleep
Nearly half of Hawaii residents don’t get the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night. Dr. Shanon Makekau from the Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Sleep Lab shares her tips for a restful night. 1. Prioritize sleep Getting enough sleep…
A Millennial Investigates: Why Would Anyone Take a Taxi Instead of Uber or Lyft?
My friends and I wanted a quick bite after hiking Diamond Head but didn’t feel like walking a mile to the restaurant. So we caught a taxi that was waiting at the crater’s parking lot. The ride was short but…
Off the Grid on Hawai‘i Island
Four homes that are off the grid on Hawaii Island show the range of possible lifestyles from affluent living to nothing but the basics. When you imagine living off the grid, what comes to mind? How about a community…