Pacific Business News — This year’s Power Leaders are recognized for notable achievements in their careers, industries and communities ­— what they have accomplished already and what they intend to accomplish in the future.

Pacific Business News, KHON, City and County of Honolulu – Office of the Mayor — Gavin Thornton is the new deputy director of the City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization.

Spectrum News — The Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i is hosting the inaugural 2025 National Civics Bee® Hawai‘i and invites students statewide in grades 6 to 8 to submit an essay that explores a civic issue important to themselves and their community.

Honolulu Star-Avertiser, Hawai‘i News Now, Hawai‘i Tribune-Herald, Maui Now, Pacific Business News — Hawaiian Electric said its latest wildfire safety strategy is expected to cost $450 million to implement over three years through 2027 after $120 million spent on wildfire risk mitigation in 2024.

University of Hawai‘i News — Strategies to enhance Hawaiʻi’s resilience to climate-related disasters are the focus of a new comprehensive policy paper presented by members of the state’s Climate Advisory Team (CAT), who all have ties to the University of Hawaiʻi.

Maui Now — American Savings Bank reached its 100th year of services to Hawaiʻi residents this year, and celebrated by announcing its new ASB Charitable Foundation and a $100,000 donation to local nonprofits.