Midweek — Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i recently held a traditional Hawaiian blessing for its state-of-the-art STEM Center for Excellence at Camp Paumalū on the North Shore. And, Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i donated $50,000 to Waimānalo Health Center.

Hawai‘i Business Magazine — First Hawaiian Bank's employee giving culture stands out with 98% participation. In 2024, employees contributed $873,987 of their own money, the highest among Hawai‘i companies, while volunteering 11,211 hours. Even retirees continue to give back.

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.

Government Technology — Hawai‘i’s Christine Sakuda has been on the job for just more than a year, and during the recent NASCIO conference, she talked about opportunities, budget worries and potentially reduced services.

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