5 Questions: Joe Sprague, Hawaiian Airlines CEO
You have decades of experience in the commercial aviation industry, starting at a commuter airline in Alaska. How will those roots translate to success in the islands? Read more
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5 Questions: Dean Minakami, HHFDC’s executive director
Please explain HHFDC’s mission. How has the agency evolved under Gov. Josh Green, who has made adding affordable housing a priority? Read more
5 Questions: Chris Benjamin, chair of governor’s Climate Advisory Team
I’m very concerned about the threats that natural disasters pose. That’s why I am so encouraged that the Governor wants to give the issue the attention of this committee and its experts, in order to develop concrete solutions. Read more
5 Questions: Isaac Moriwake, of Earthjustice Mid-Pacific Office
Isaac Moriwake, the longtime environmental attorney, reflects on landmark cases that now have potential to improve on the status quo. Read more
5 Questions With: Chad Koyanagi, of Hawaii Health Department
From your vantage point as DOH medical director for crisis continuum, what can be gained by signing Senate Bill 3139 into law? Read more
5 Questions With: Ryan Catalani, of Family Promise of Hawaii
Family Promise of Hawai‘i is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, part of a nationwide network of local affiliates dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness for children and their families. Please give us an overview. Read more
5 Questions: Jordan Ruidas, of Lahaina Strong
Lahaina Strong is among the most visible grassroots efforts to support the recovery of Lahaina. To what do you attribute the hui’s success? Read more
5 Questions: Kali Watson, of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
In 2023, the Hawaii Legislature approved $600 million for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) acquisition and preparation of homesteads, envisioned as resulting in 2,000-plus homes for qualified Native Hawaiian beneficiaries — but the agency is aiming to deliver additional housing. Read more
5 Questions: Camron Hurt, of Common Cause Hawaii
What aspect of “good government” does Hawaii do well, and where does it need the most improvement? Read more
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5 Questions With: Sterling Higa, of Housing Hawai‘i’s Future
Give us a capsule history of Housing Hawai‘i’s Future and its programs. Read more
5 Questions: Tina Andrade, of Catholic Charities Hawaii
How have the Maui wildfires altered the plans and goals of nonprofits such as yours? Read more
5 Questions: Elizabeth Pickett, of Hawaii wildfire group
How does the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO) work with communities and government to address wildfire dangers? Read more
Michael S. Angelo: Promoting clean energy that’s safe, reliable — and affordable to ratepayers
We primarily represent the interests of all types of customers of Hawaii’s regulated utilities (residential, commercial, industrial) and transportation providers in proceedings before the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Read more
Sandra Fujiyama: An innovative project at UH combines student housing with training center
What is the RISE project, and why is the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE) at the Shidler College of Business involving itself in student housing? Read more
Dee Jay Mailer: CEO wants to expand Bishop Museum’s reach and influence
The museum has been criticized in past years for leaning too heavily on commercial attractions, such as the dinosaur exhibit. What do you think? Read more
Yuuko Arikawa-Cross: Director helps preschool keiki get a head start on education
What is the role of the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) in the expansion of Ready Keiki, Hawaii’s public prekindergarten program? Read more
J. Roger Morton: The executive prepares to add rail to the city’s mass transit network
What should riders expect when connecting to express buses at the Aloha Stadium rail station? Read more
Alanna James: Managing Director pursues innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions
How would you describe the air-travel efforts to curb carbon emissions, industry-wide? Read more
5 Questions With … : Leah Laramee, climate-change leader
Tell us about the Oahu Community Climate Fair on May 20, presented by the Commission. Read more
Gary Yabuta: Spreads the word about the most dangerous drugs in Hawaii
Briefly describe the role of the Hawaii High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and its top priorities. Read more
Sylvia Hussey: OHA head guides office to Ho‘olua Lahui Aloha
How will the Hakuone project be reshaped, given the Legislature’s latest resistance to high-rise development? Or is that change not certain at this point? Read more
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