For master navigator Nainoa Thompson, true leadership means inspiring the next generation to answer the questions that we cannot.

KHON2 — On this episode of Empowered Hawai‘i, hosts Jeff Mikulina and Kelly Simek travel to Lahaina, one year after the devastating wildfire, to explore what the future holds for rebuilding this historic community.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser — G70 has named Kawika McKeague as its next president effective from the first quarter of 2025.

In this issue: Empowering Youth • Blurring Education and Workplace Lines • Stellar Leadership • Leaders Lab • Hōkūleʻa • Youth Leadership Q&A

Honolulu Star-Advertiser — Gov. Josh Green created a tough assignment in May for the retired leader of a Hawaii real estate investment firm to assemble a team that can recommend policies to minimize climate-related natural disaster impacts in the state. Now, this six-person volunteer group with expertise in areas that include climate change, environmental law and insurance faces a tough phase of work: coming up with initial results.

StateScoop — Hawai‘i CIO Christine Sakuda said her early tasks include understanding the governor’s priorities and her department’s budget.