Civil Beat — A Hawaiʻi vacation will cost you more in the near future thanks to a new “green fee” that the governor signed into law today.

The Hawai‘i Leadership Forum will open applications for the tenth cohort of its Omidyar Fellows program on Monday, June 2, 2025. The program is an enduring commitment that stresses leadership immersion with ʻāina in addition to strong relationships and networks, allowing Fellows to lead with purpose, mobilize communities, and amplify positive change across Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i Business Magazine — 2025 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Owner Katie Bennett’s background in law and social work helps her navigate custody issues.

University of Hawai‘i News — This signature event brought together nearly 500 students and business professionals for an evening of mentorship, recognition and networking.

Maui Now, Pacific Business News—Mana Up, the Hawaiʻi-based accelerator dedicated to growing local product businesses, is expanding to Maui with “The Mana Up Market” at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows.

Maui Now—This contribution represents a quarter of all funds awarded to Hawaiʻi organizations and will support a range of initiatives focused on affordable housing, financial education and community revitalization, including Lahaina homeowner recovery efforts.