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Honolulu-Based SKG Global Unveils "Asian Talent IP Valuation Matrix" to Bridge the Gap Between Creative Assets and Institutional Capital
18+ hour, 3+ min ago (196+ words) For decades, the Asian entertainment market has lacked transparent financial benchmarks, often relying on subjective appraisal methods. This lack of standardization has limited institutional participation and left many high-value IP assets under-leveraged. Led by Founder & CEO Eddie Lu, who draws…...
Where Honolulu’s credit stands rolling into Christmas spending
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (408+ words) HONOLULU (KHON2) " Credit is king in Hawai'i, and a new study shows that respect is very much a part of our lives. Honolulu placed #2 amongst the most credit diligent cities in 2025. WalletHub reviewed 100 large cities. The study focused on six factors…...
Naughty Never Tasted So Nice: Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Drops Its Festive, Limited-Time Winter Menu
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (148+ words) Available December 2 " January 26 at participating U.S. locations Comfort meets indulgence in this festive, seasonal lineup Badass'Winter Flavors Winter classics remain in high demand, but it's the craveable textures, silky lava, crushed peppermint, and layered finishes that are redefining seasonal indulgence. Available…...
Hawaii to weigh redistricting before consolidating schools
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (441+ words) The Hawaii Department of Education will consider alternatives to school consolidation, such as redistricting, before state leaders more seriously eye consolidation plans, according to the state board of education agenda released Thursday." The move comes as student enrollment continues to…...
Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (716+ words) Oregon could become the second U.S. state to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program as lawmakers begin a special session Friday to fill a $300 million transportation budget hole that threatens basic services like snowplowing and road repairs....
HAWAII TEAMSTERS JOIN NATIONWIDE AIRGAS STRIKE
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (290+ words) Drivers and Fillers Join Growing Fight for Fair Contract, Demand End to Unfair Labor Practices HONOLULU, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters at Airgas in Honolulu, Hawaii, have joined the nationwide strike following the company's continued unfair labor practices (ULPs) and refusal to…...
Stable Road Foundation’s Ed Freedman Named to Pacific Business News’ Hawaii’s Most Admired Leaders
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (423+ words) MAUI, Hawaii, July 16, 2025--Ed Freedman, founder of the Maui-based nonprofit Stable Road Foundation, has been named one of Hawaii's Most Admired Leaders for 2025 by Pacific Business News. Oops, something went wrong Stable Road Foundation's Ed Freedman Named to Pacific Business…...
Grocery prices in Honolulu, Tampa Bay are seeing steepest increases across the US — what’s driving that surge
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (848+ words) Groceries are one of the largest line items in anyone's budget, so when prices increase, your wallet is bound to feel the pinch. While food prices have gone up throughout the U.S., two major ... Groceries are one of the largest line…...