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PTC backs Pacific Women in Telco with exclusive sponsorship
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PTC announced exclusive sponsorship of Pacific Women in Telco on July 31 in Nadi, Fiji, turning a long-running informal network into a formal regional platform for women and youth in Pacific telecommunications and digital infrastructure.
Hawaii enacts law limiting adult court transfers for abused and trafficked youth
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Hawaii has become the second state to bar trafficked and abused children from being prosecuted as adults in certain cases, after Gov. Josh Green signed SB 2108 into law June 29, 2026. The measure expands trauma-informed review in youth transfer…
Hawaii tax overhaul could affect debt repayment plans
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Blake Goodman, P.C. says Hawaii’s new Act 24 could change how some households budget for debt payments, bankruptcy plans and expected tax refunds.
Lokahi Longevity pushes universal hs-CRP screening in Hawaii
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Lokahi Longevity is promoting universal hs-CRP testing after the American College of Cardiology urged all adults 20 and older to get screened for inflammation-linked cardiovascular risk.
Coral City Tattoo sees rising demand for Polynesian tattoos in Honolulu
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Coral City Tattoo says interest is growing in Polynesian tattoos in Honolulu as residents and visitors seek body art tied to island culture, symbolism and personal storytelling.
Move Happy Group expands Hawaii moving services from Kapolei hub
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Move Happy Group has expanded its 5-star moving and storage services across Hawaii, adding capacity for residential, commercial and military relocations from a new Kapolei base.
Sunspear Energy rises to No. 199 on Solar Power World list
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Sunspear Energy climbed 128 spots to No. 199 nationally on Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors List and moved to No. 2 among Hawaii solar developers.
Subsea Cloud opens Middle East and Australia offices, adds defense partner
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Subsea Cloud has opened new offices in the Middle East and Australia as it expands its underwater data center business into fast-growing regions.
Wailuku Film Festival draws 5,300-plus in debut year
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The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival brought more than 5,300 attendees to Historic Wailuku over five days in June, with 100-plus films, sold-out screenings and 12.5 million media impressions.
POG Spirits launches first vodka as it enters premium spirits market
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POG Spirits is launching POG™ 750ml Vodka in August 2026, marking the brand’s first commercial release and a Hawaii-inspired push into premium spirits.
Medcore warns Texas small businesses face a disability coverage gap
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A McKinney brokerage is urging Texas employers to add short-term disability coverage before fall renewals, saying most small-firm workers have no state safety net and few get coverage at work.
Best Beach Bars tops 1,200 listings and launches certification badge
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Best Beach Bars says its beach-bar directory has passed 1,200 listings across the U.S., Hawaii and the Caribbean, and it is rolling out a new Beach Bum Certified badge for locations personally vetted by its founder or a trusted associate.
OBX SkimJam returns to Jennette’s Pier with $16,000 purse
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Top skimboarders are set to compete at Jennette’s Pier July 17-19 as OBX SkimJam returns as the sixth stop of Skim USA’s 2026 season.
Fall travel rewards gain momentum as employee incentives
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Employers are leaning harder into travel-based rewards as a way to recognize top performers, with autumn trips standing out for their scenery, weather and experience value.
Juarez and Pizza win pro divisions at OBX Skim Jam
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Elian Juarez of Mexico and Sydney Pizza of Delaware won the professional men’s and women’s divisions at the 2026 OBX Skim Jam in Nags Head, North Carolina, after three days of competition at Jennette’s Pier. The results tighten the 2026 Skim USA…
L'Oréal leads fragmented sun care market as multifunctional SPF gains ground
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The Business Research Company says L’Oréal SA led global sun care sales in 2024 with a 4% share, in a market where the top 10 players held 21% of revenue.
NPS to run major advanced manufacturing demo at RIMPAC 2026
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The Naval Postgraduate School is preparing what organizers call the largest advanced manufacturing demonstration in Department of War history during RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii.
Apostle Leina'ala Mars-Opoku receives White House Prayer for Our Nations humanitarian award
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Apostle Leina’ala Mars-Opoku was honored June 5 in Arlington, Virginia, at White House Prayer for Our Nations’ 28th Anniversary Awards Gala. The award recognizes humanitarian and economic development leadership and marks her as the first…
Wedding costs now swallow half a year’s pay in many big US cities
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A new report ranks major US cities by how much of a local household’s annual income an average wedding consumes, showing the sharpest strain in New York, Honolulu and Savannah.
Poke food market seen reaching $35.84 billion by 2035
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The global poke food market is projected to grow from $6.724 billion in 2024 to $35.84 billion by 2035, as consumers gravitate toward healthier, customizable fast-casual meals.
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