Hawaiian Moment — Lā Kūʻokoʻa, Hawaiian Independence Day

In the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, Nov. 28 was an official holiday called Lā Kūʻokoʻa, or Independence Day. This was the day in 1843 when England and France formally recognized Hawaiʻi’s independence.

Maui Now.

Military Leased Lands Panel Begins Laying Groundwork for Future Talks With U.S. Army

Members used their inaugural meeting — in advance of meeting with the governor — to review their roles and responsibilities, discuss a general framework to proceed and develop a shared understanding of the choices before the state — lease, land exchange and condemnation.

Big Island Now.

Hawaii Business Magazine

Kim Scott Brings Radical Candor to Hawaiʻi

The author of Radical Candor, a best-selling book on management, says, “Kindness is an asset. It’s the one thing we can do for each other that AI will never be able to do: have a real human relationship.”

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Plans to House Hypersonic Missiles in Hawai‘i Years Away, Experts Say

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda said she’s investigating reports that the U.S. Navy is planning to base a future arsenal of hypersonic weapons in the Aloha State. A Hawai‘i congresswoman said she’s investigating reports that the U.S. Navy is planning to base a future arsenal of hypersonic weapons in the Aloha State.

Hawaii News Now.

Hawaii Business Magazine

Haleakalā National Park’s Nick Clemons Talks About His ‘Dream Job’

Working At A Park That Goes from Sea Level To 10,023 Feet

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Goodwill Hawai‘i Sees Surging Demand but Falling Donations as Holidays Approach

This fall, Goodwill stores statewide have reported double-digit increases in customers, including families seeking lower-cost holiday items. But donations haven’t kept pace.

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