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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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