Aloha State Daily — Hayase was recently promoted to lead The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation’s $150 million in annual grantmaking nationwide and in Israel. She joined the organization in 2019 as program director for Hawaiʻi. Aloha State Daily spoke with her about how the foundation has evolved since then and its priorities for the future.

HINow — Shifted Energy is helping to stabilize Hawaiʻi’s electrical grid and lower energy costs by transforming water heaters into smart energy storage devices. With a focus on serving low- and moderate-income households, Shifted is creating scalable energy solutions rooted in local innovation.

Aloha State Daily — Kailua-born and raised Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā, a former Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority executive, talks about what initially drew him to the organization focused on advancing statewide and global sustainability goals. Only a week in the role, he offers insights on collaboration and community-building to help implement such objectives by 2030.

Big Island Video News, Big Island Now — The Kahua Kahe Mālie Integrated Care Hub on TreeFern Drive marks  “a major milestone in expanding care for Hawaiʻi Island’s homeless population”, says HOPE Services Hawaiʻi, Inc.

American Academy of Nursing — The inductees will be recognized for their substantial contributions to health and health care at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, taking place on October 16 – October 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Pacific Business News — Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā will start his new role as CEO of Hawai‘i Green Growth on July 7.