New: From the Maui fires emerged 2 distinct realities: one of Native Hawaiian locals who faced loss& limited resources as their homes turned to ash &another of wealthy tourists w/the means to reach safety, secure shelter &leave the devastation behind them. nbcnews.com/news/asian-ame…

What residents and businesses impacted by the Maui wildfires should know about ordering replacement documents and applying for federal assistance. Plus, a list of local financial institutions offering emergency relief. bit.ly/3KKxY8N

The founder of the Na ‘Aikane O Maui Cultural Center, which taught traditional art and helped families fight for ancestral land, said it will be rebuilt, but not be the same. wapo.st/45d3BjP

"On this tourism-dependent island, where more than 38% of the island’s workers staff the hotels, restaurants and activity companies that cater to Maui’s nearly 3 million visitors each year, 53.7% of residents pay more than 30% of their incomes on rents or mortgages."

"... The tragedy in Lahaina can trace its origins to the privatization of land in 1848, known as the Great Mahele, that eventually led to huge swaths of land sold to large agricultural companies." via Anita Hofschneider

We will be holding an off-the-record Zoom conversation w/ Asian American Journalists Association est. 1981 on 9/20 at 6 p.m. HST for Hawai‘i journalists processing the devastating Maui wildfires. This discussion will be facilitated by a therapist trained by The Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma. forms.gle/GSeXjkvHwd146x…

Happy to answer any questions about the time commitments, workload, projects, etc.!

There's still time to take AAJA's survey on the experiences and challenges journalists of color face in their newsrooms. Preliminary findings are projected for late spring 2024. Make your voice heard in this first-of-its-kind survey by Friday, Dec. 29: bit.ly/aajasurvey

Private equity companies own almost 30% of Hawai‘i’s hotel rooms, a huge increase in the past two decades. We investigate the pros and cons. bit.ly/4aojTcB

BREAKING: The owner of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser has entered a court-supervised restructuring to reduce debt and to position the company for a possible sale to a partnership. ⤵️ 808ne.ws/421Binp #HInews #StarAdvertiser

Last chance to join the conversation on private equity's impact on Hawaiʻi's hotels and communities! 🏨 Don't miss insights from industry leaders. Register now for our free event happening this Thursday, Jan 18. ➡️ bit.ly/422xFhd

CLOSING SOON | Macy’s – the anchor of the Kukui Grove Center in Lihue on Kauai - is closing, a company spokesperson confirmed to Island News Thursday. kitv.com/news/business/…

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19 local leaders have been selected for the ‘Ōiwi Leadership Accelerator. This important program aims to prepare Native Hawaiian and Hawai‘i-raised talent for key leadership roles and increase their representation in such roles. hawaiibusiness.com/hawaii-oiwi-le…

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My latest for Hawaii Business Magazine: In 2023, Hawai‘i hotels brought in $5.7B in revenue. But it’s not common for Native Hawaiian families/orgs to own these properties. I found only one hotel still owned entirely by a Native Hawaiian family. hawaiibusiness.com/native-hawaiia…

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