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The House passed a measure that requires the governor to submit reports to the state Legislature 14 days before using emergency grants. It also requires the governor to submit another report to lawmakers within five days after each use of that authority.

A new report released this week by construction cost firm Rider Levett Bucknall shows that Honolulu’s construction costs have increased by 5.5 percent between the period of January 2023 and January 2024. This puts Honolulu right up there with the top cities for high construction costs. Chicago and Seattle were the top two cities that showed the highest annual percentage changes.

While you may still embrace the cherished legacy of the family and the company, it’s important to know when it’s time to be liberated from it too, to pursue your own goals. If you are considering breaking free, keep these steps in mind.

As the planet awaits the celestial spectacle of the total solar eclipse on April 8, award-winning astronomer Shadia Habbal from the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA) is gearing up to lead a world-class team of researchers at three North America locations to conduct in-depth observations during this rare event.

Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes was named this year’s Miss Aloha Hula at the 61st Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Competition. Under the direction of Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes from Halau ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, from Windward O‘ahu, Lopes received an overall score of 1,164. She also captured the Hawaiian Language award.

Take a hands-off approach with mainland hires, and many won’t last. Jason Higa, president of the nonprofit Movers and Shakas and CEO of FCH Enterprises shares five steps to onboarding your newly relocated talent to ensure retention and workplace effectiveness.

Nā Kama Kai, in partnership with Mālama Learning Center, is holding the Hoʻākea Mauka to Makai event from Thursday, April 11th to Saturday, April 13th, at Pōkaʻī Bay in Waiʻanae, Oʻahu. The event promises an inspirational time of learning about aloha ʻāina, ocean safety, traditional navigational skills, knot tying, and moʻolelo of West Oʻahu.

Here are some tips, advice, or business content that may be useful to Hawaiʻi’s working professionals.

• How to Discuss the Undiscussables on Your Team | Harvard Business Review
• Nearly a quarter of baby boomer and late Gen X men are ‘unretiring’ or planning to | Fortune
• Retaining Top Talent: Keeping Star Employees Happy in the New Workplace | Inc.
• The Cost Of Getting Hired: Unpaid Labor In Job Interviews | Forbes

Enjoying the views of Haleakalā National Park.