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Investment gains improved state finances, but 24 states still could not cover all bills
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Strong market returns helped lift state finances in 2025, mainly by boosting public pension assets, but Truth in Accounting says 24 states still ended the year unable to pay all of their bills.
Atlas Construction marks 20 years with continued Honolulu homebuilding
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Atlas Construction Inc. is marking its 20th anniversary in 2026 with ongoing residential construction and remodeling work in Honolulu and across Hawaii.
Finance Factors adopts Anzenna to speed insider risk checks
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Finance Factors, Hawaii’s largest locally owned depository financial services loan company, has adopted Anzenna’s AI DLP and insider risk platform to track sensitive data across its security stack and block losses tied to employee activity and AI…
Hoʻohiki Senior Living lottery opens in Honolulu
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Applications are now open for the 250-unit Hoʻohiki Senior Living affordable housing community in Honolulu, with the lottery set for Nov. 10 and move-ins expected to begin in January 2027. The project is reserved for residents age 55 and older…
Midtown Pizza wins Breakthrough Business of the Year in Harriman
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Midtown Pizza has been named Breakthrough Business of the Year in Harriman by the Consumer Ratings Institute, based on a 4.4-star rating across 152 public reviews.
Vortex AI launches Entrepreneurs Network for AI-driven referrals
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Vortex AI, Inc. launched Entrepreneurs Network on Oct. 15, 2026, a hybrid networking platform that uses AI to match members, score leads and route referrals in seconds.
Midtown Pizza wins Breakthrough Business of the Year in Harriman
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Midtown Pizza in Harriman, Tennessee, has been named Breakthrough Business of the Year Harriman by the Consumer Ratings Institute.
TWN Flames wins Southern Idaho Food Truck of the Year
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The Buhl, Idaho food truck earned recognition from the Consumer Ratings Institute after posting a 4.9-star rating based on public review data.
Project Story Hawaii expands wedding media packages for Oahu couples
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Project Story Hawaii has expanded its wedding media services in Oahu, letting couples bundle photography, videography and photo booth coverage through one local vendor.
IAPMO wraps centennial conference, sets 2027 Honolulu meeting
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IAPMO closed its 2026 Education and Business Conference in Universal City, California, capping a yearlong 100th anniversary celebration.
PTC and APTelecom launch fellowship honoring Fabrizio Civitarese
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PTC and APTelecom are launching a five-year fellowship to help early-career digital infrastructure professionals attend the PTC Annual Conference in Hawaiʻi, starting with PTC’27 in January 2027. The program combines funding, mentorship and access…
Dawni Kalili-Iokia leads Hawaii Law Enforcement FCU with people-first focus
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Dawni Kalili-Iokia, chief operations officer at Hawaii Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union, is being spotlighted for more than 30 years of experience in financial services and a leadership style built around mentorship, operational alignment and…
Hawaii.com launches deals marketplace for local businesses
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Hawaii.com is opening a new deals marketplace in early September to connect Hawaiʻi travelers and residents with discounts across the islands.
MessagePay tops 400 financial institution customers as AI tools expand
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MessagePay said it has signed its 400th financial institution customer and added 86 more credit unions and community banks in August 2026 alone.
Exclusive Hawaii Rehab expands integrated addiction and mental health care in Hawaii
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Exclusive Hawaii Rehab is offering private, personalized treatment on Hawaii’s Big Island for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
NAACP California Hawaii backs Prop 38 medical research initiative
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The NAACP California Hawaii State Conference has endorsed Prop 38, a November California ballot measure that would direct $8.4 billion toward immunology research, competitive grants and a new statewide institute.
Kai Crest adds CFO-level advisory for Hawaii businesses
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Kai Crest Accounting & Advisory in Kihei is expanding support for Hawaii and West Coast businesses that have outgrown basic bookkeeping.
Berkeley Humane to welcome 125th Hawaii rescue dog at August 29 event
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Berkeley Humane will mark a milestone for its Aloha Dog Project on Aug. 29 in Berkeley, when Moke becomes the 125th dog transported from Hawaii for adoption.
Good Clean Food founder talks 15-year Hawaii exit on podcast
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Janelle Bremer, founder of Good Clean Food Hawaii, appeared on Game Changer’s Collective to discuss building Oahu’s meal delivery pioneer, preparing a successful exit and what comes after entrepreneurship.
Isle Locksmith expands residential and emergency service across Honolulu and Oahu
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Isle Locksmith says it is expanding locksmith coverage across Honolulu and Oahu, adding residential, commercial, automotive and emergency services for homes, businesses and drivers.
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