Hawai‘i News Now — Raised on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Jack Kittinger turned his ocean passion into a career in conservation. Now leading Conservation International Hawai‘i, he helped pass the Green Fee, generating $100M yearly to protect nature through grit and community.

Aloha State Daily, Hawai‘i News Now — Entrepreneurs from across the Islands will be center stage at the Mana Up Showcase 2025.

Civil Beat — The new program is in addition to one that is helping with housing and utility payments for four months.

Pacific Business News — Farm Link Hawai‘i CEO Claire Sullivan has over two decades of experience in the food and agricultural industry.

Hawai‘i News Now — For Janice Ikeda, home is more than a place — it’s her purpose. From humble beginnings to community leadership, the Vibrant Hawai‘i founder is nurturing resilience across Hawai‘i Island, proving that small acts of service can spark lasting change.

Big Island Now, Spectrum News — Vibrant Hawaiʻi’s Resilience Network is mobilizing to respond and lessen the impact of any length of pause in SNAP benefits will have on families and ensure support reaches those most in need.