by Alan Yonan | Nov. 19, 2022 Watching news coverage of the recent hurricanes that devastated parts of Florida and the Caribbean brought back memories for me of two of the most powerful storms to hit Hawaii in modern times.

by Andrew Millard | Nov. 15, 2022 On May 7, I attended the 2022 Best Buddies Friendship Walk along with 130 other Hawaiian Electric employees. Together we raised a total of $8,100 for Best Buddies to help expand their programs in Hawaii. When I saw the walk pop up as…

by Dan Kaneko | Nov. 9, 2022 Saving energy can be really challenging. Simple actions like turning off lights and refraining from opening the refrigerator door are easy enough, but other sacrifices — like opting to use fans instead of air conditioning on a hot afternoon — doesn’t always feel…

By Ian Brizdle | Nov. 7, 2022 One of my favorite social events of the year, besides Friendsgiving and the fantasy football draft party, is the annual chili cookoff with my friends. For the past few years it’s been on hold due to COVID, but finally we can resume our…

by Michael Choe | Nov. 6, 2022 Recently, I’ve been receiving texts and phone calls from unknown numbers claiming to be an insurance company, a law firm, a lender, and more. It’s alarming how frequently scammers have been contacting me. Fraud Awareness Month in November serves as a good reminder…

by Dan Kaneko | Nov. 3, 2022 At Hawaiian Electric, volunteerism and inclusivity are core to our company’s values. This year with in-person events returning in full force, I’ve enjoyed getting back into the community and seeing what we can accomplish when we all come together. …

by Donica Kaneshiro | Nov. 1, 2022 For Peter Young, donating to Aloha United Way is about demonstrating our company principles of empathy and aloha to the people around us. Although Peter has been giving to AUW since he first started at Hawaiian Electric, he said it wasn’t until he…

by Dan Kaneko | Oct. 29, 2022 (Hawaiian diacritical marks included to appreciate the full story.) During my years as a student at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, I always looked forward to the field trips where we would spend the day working in the ʻāina at a remote location. Getting out…

By Sharon Higa and Estee Manfredi | Oct. 24, 2022 To truly appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship of lauhala creations, the Puuhonua Society has created a space at Ward Village where one can learn by doing the practice of ulana lauhala (weaving) and other Hawaiian artisan crafts. Hawaiian Electric’s recent…