A shift is happening. Recent surveys from the Views of the Electorate Research Survey and the Public Religion Research Institute indicate a growing number of people believe women should return to more traditional gender roles at home, rather than in the workplace. This shift in perspective raises concerns about how career opportunities, leadership pathways for women...
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Ross Morishige, M.Arch. '99, has been promoted to principal by Hawai'i design firm G70. In this role, Morishige will provide strategic leadership, support the firm’s growth through business development and strengthen client relationships. He will also continue to oversee key projects and contribute to G70’s portfolio. With more than 25 years of experience in design and...
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The firm’s COO oversees an international portfolio of projects but especially enjoys building sustainable infrastructure for local schools. In 13 years at G70, an architecture and design firm specializing in sustainable projects, Ryan Char has worked his way up from staff engineer to his new role as chief operating officer. As he steps into his new position...
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From a young age, Rainer Kiessling knew he wanted to pursue architecture, setting his sights on the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s School of Architecture, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental design. Kiessling, who went on to earn a doctor of architecture degree from UH Mānoa in 2024, has turned his passion into a profession, and is working as...
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A proposed redevelopment of a 10.85-acre Paradise Cove Luau site in West Oahu is making progress after publication this week of the final environmental impact statement for the $135.6 million plan to redevelop the site as an entertainment venue with three restaurant sites and a "village walk" of retail shops. The project is being developed by Cove Campbell...
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Applications for a new Waikiki hotel tower that would expand the Hilton Hawaiian Village campus is headed to the Honolulu City Council for review and approval of the project's zoning request. Park Hotels & Resorts, which owns Hilton Hawaiian Village, is proposing a 350-foot, 36-story tower near the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalia Road that...
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Cirque du Soleil Auana launched its 10-year residency last month in Waikiki. Here’s how Outrigger closed the deal. The Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel has set the stage for a high-flying troupe of acrobats, comedians, talented hula dancers and other performers with the launch of the Cirque du Soleil Auana show, bringing a new era of entertainment...
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Pacific Business News will honor 31 women who excel in both business and community leadership in Hawaii at the 2025 Women Who Mean Business gala event in March. Pacific Business News has named 31 honorees for the 2025 Women Who Mean Business awards, recognizing women in Hawaii who have demonstrated excellence in both business and community...
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“I do large, monumental works because it’s a statement that we Hawaiians are still here and we have a voice.” Name: Kaili Chun Job: Sculptor and Installation Artist Company: G70 My Job: At G70, Kaili Chun informs designers of cultural and artistic elements that can be incorporated into place-based projects. She is part of the design firm’s culture committee, Nā...
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107 organizations donated more than $300 million to help Hawai‘i’s nonprofits, with a significant portion going to support Maui’s recovery. The Most Charitable Companies 2024 list is our biggest one yet: It comprises 107 organizations that donated $301.1 million and 93,040 volunteer hours to local nonprofits in 2023. Donations went to higher education, after-school programs, humane societies,...
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