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Street artist Keoni “Bones” Makana unveils three massive murals in Kakaako warehouse district, transforming industrial walls into cultural storytelling canvases. The $150,000 project celebrates Hawaiian navigation heritage while supporting the area’s evolution into a creative hub.
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Hawaii’s first vertical farm opens in Kapolei Industrial Park, using advanced growing systems to produce fresh leafy greens year-round while addressing the state’s food security challenges. The $12 million facility can yield the equivalent of 400 acres using 95% less water than traditional farming.
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Kauaʻi filmmaker Leilani Santos premieres her documentary “Voices of the ʻĀina” at HIFF this weekend, exploring Hawaiian sovereignty through intimate portraits of Native Hawaiian activists and cultural practitioners. The three-year project screens Saturday at Hawaiʻi Theatre Center and Sunday at Ward Village.
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The Honolulu Museum of Art acquired 23 rare 19th-century Hawaiian quilts from the Margaret Chen estate, including an 1863 piece made for Queen Emma. The collection showcases how Native Hawaiian women transformed Western quilting into a uniquely Hawaiian art form during the kingdom period.
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Waikiki hotels achieved 82.3% occupancy in Q1 2024, the strongest first-quarter performance since 2019. The milestone signals continued tourism recovery with revenue per room climbing 15.2% year-over-year.
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Honolulu investor Mike Partners put $150,000 into CPA Guide LLC, the company behind AiExpert.org, betting that done-for-you AI automation is the missing piece for local accounting firms.
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Honolulu’s Pacific Wave Dynamics secured a $5M federal grant to develop wave energy technology designed for Hawaii’s waters. The project could create 35 local jobs while advancing the state’s renewable energy goals.
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