Honolulu Star-Avertiser, Hawai‘i News Now, Hawai‘i Tribune-Herald, Maui Now, Pacific Business News — Hawaiian Electric said its latest wildfire safety strategy is expected to cost $450 million to implement over three years through 2027 after $120 million spent on wildfire risk mitigation in 2024.

University of Hawai‘i News — Strategies to enhance Hawaiʻi’s resilience to climate-related disasters are the focus of a new comprehensive policy paper presented by members of the state’s Climate Advisory Team (CAT), who all have ties to the University of Hawaiʻi.

Maui Now — American Savings Bank reached its 100th year of services to Hawaiʻi residents this year, and celebrated by announcing its new ASB Charitable Foundation and a $100,000 donation to local nonprofits.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Hawai‘i News Now — Aloha United Way, in partnership with the Bank of Hawai‘i Foundation, released the 2024 ALICE in Hawai‘i report, urging policy action to address rising living costs, housing instability and economic challenges especially faced by the state’s ALICE — asset-limited, income-constrained, employed — households.

Spectrum News, Pacific Business News — The six-month mentorship program connects young professionals with mentors in their field. The mentees receive professional growth, networking opportunities, and leadership development.  

Hawai‘i News Now — Re-Use Hawaii is a local nonprofit organization that promotes sustainability and hopes to foster a circular economy through material reuse.