Alex Harris describes how the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation invests about $3 million a year in employer-educator partnerships, zero-interest student loans, and youth apprenticeships to keep young people working and thriving in Hawaiʻi.

Kaipo Perez III writes about how community work can leave little left for family, and why wholeness means nurturing both.

Olin Lagon’s visit to Boston for AI strategy takes an unplanned turn, stirring reflection on they city’s ties to the overthrow of Hawai‘i‘s monarchy, and what it means to carry that past while shaping the future.

Kelly Miyamura recounts what immersing in community practices taught her about collective strength, shared purpose, and intergenerational wisdom.

Babā Yim reflects on lessons in relationships, perspective, spirit, and self-care gathered from different alaka‘i across Hawai‘i.

Suzanne Skjold shares about a yearlong experiment with CivicNexus, an AI-powered bill tracking platform, and how shared technology and building community can boost cross-organization collaboration and expand legislative engagement.