A. Kam Napier
Pacific Business NewsA. Kam Napier is the editor-in-chief of Pacific Business News.
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Lawsuits related to the wildfires in West Maui continue to develop. One target is Hawaiian Electric and a local bank is addressing concerns about its connection to the utility. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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Rising interest rates have put a damper on Hawaiʻi’s commercial real estate sector. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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For a recent roundtable discussion with Kauaʻi business leaders, Pacific Business News invited back two who had been on the same roundtable in 2021, when Garden Isle businesses were reeling from COVID-era disruptions. From then to now, both are seeing better days. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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The SBA says there are 847 “potentially damaged” businesses in Lāhainā. The SBA has already received applications for aid from 262 businesses.
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It’s not yet known how many businesses were lost in Lāhainā, but it is known that countless businesses have stepped up to help. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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Hawaiʻi’s newest wave attraction is based on dry land. It’s part of a new development that’s drawing some locals as well as tourists. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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Business is back in Waikīkī this summer. While visitor numbers are not at pre-COVID levels, developers and residents alike sound optimistic about the future. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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Overall, Hawaiʻi’s economy is weathering the summer season. But when it comes to industrial space on Oʻahu, itʻs continuing a recent trend—it's tightening. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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After being named a James Beard Award semi-finalist four times, Bar Leather Apron recently made it to the finals and won in its category. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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In Honolulu, there’s a new storefront on Waialae Avenue, combining the talents of a local baker and a butcher. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.