The University of Hawaiʻi system has made progress in developing artificial intelligence as an area of study — and an asset to use at the school. UH is focusing even more on AI in 2026 with plans to introduce an online AI literacy course. It’s also using ... See more
With the new year comes a new minimum wage in Hawaiʻi. It’s now $16 an hour — and many local restaurant owners are concerned about what that means for their industry. But what didn’t increase was the tip credit, and that has restaurant owners worried. The... See more
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, businesses across the islands will not be able to buy fluorescent lightbulbs. That's because of a state law that passed in 2023. The ban on the sale of fluorescent lights goes into full effect on New Year’s Day, making Hawaiʻi one o... See more
Religious institutions in Hawaiʻi have collectively made nearly $200 million in just four real estate deals so far this year. That's expanded a wide footprint of church-owned real estate throughout the islands. The biggest real estate transaction by a Haw... See more
Companies that ship in goods from China have adopted a strategy to diversify their supply chains. Hawaiʻi shipping company Matson is shifting its service to accommodate this China Plus One strategy. The China Plus One strategy is where companies diversify... See more
