Honolulu Police Say New Recruitment Tactics Are Working

After a change in recruitment tactics, the Honolulu Police Department says more people are applying to become officers. Last year, it got more than 2,000 applications — a 20% increase from 2023.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Hawaiʻi Consumer Advocate Pushes Back Against Young Brothers’ Rate Hike

The state watchdog could get behind a more modest increase if public utility regulators investigate the interisland shipper’s relationship with its parent company.

Civil Beat.

Hawaii Business Magazine

An Old Family Recipe Remains a Classic at This Līhu‘e Restaurant

Tip Top Motel, Cafe & Bakery’s bestselling oxtail soup uses Chinese and mustard cabbage, long rice, bamboo shoots, green onion and plenty of meat.

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$50M in Grants Set Aside for Hawaiʻi Nonprofits Affected by Federal Cuts

Lawmakers passed a measure this week that will give $50 million in grants to nonprofits that have been impacted by federal cuts. The bill allows the Office of Community Services to contract with Aloha United Way to help manage the distribution process.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Former UH Athletic Director Craig Angelos Reapplies for AD Position

Angelos confirmed to Hawaii News Now that he sent in his application on Thursday, but declined further comment to keep a lowkey approach.

Hawaii News Now.

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Best Places to Work, Prince Resorts Hawaii

A consistent hospitality award winner, Prince Resorts Hawaii (PRH) has a secret sauce: empowering and trusting its employees.

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