Island News — Hundreds of people in the community came to the State Capitol on Wednesday morning. For some, it was a real-life lesson in government. For others, it was a way to show support for the Legislature on this opening day. And for many, it was a chance to meet lawmakers who will be voting on bills that impact various industries. 

Hawai‘i Leadership Forum announced it is accepting applications for the ninth cohort of its Omidyar Fellows program. Additionally, HLF will launch its new Leaders Lab initiative, a more accessible way for individuals to engage in leadership development as an avenue for societal change.

From Bill Coy (April - December 2023)

Maui Now — Over 100 teams of student entrepreneurs submitted game-changing ideas, developed valuable business skills and received a chance to win up to $25,000 for their school.

In this issue: Meet HLF President AJ Halagao • Forum of Fellows Year in Review • Beyond Busy • Yutori • Conversation with a Leader • Festive Recipes

AJ Halagao has spent much of his career demonstrating servant leadership. In July 2023, HLF announced AJ would become its next president. He officially joined the staff team in October.