Janis Magin
Janis Magin is the Editor-in-Chief for Pacific Business News.
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Hawaiʻi tech company Servpac is adding a new building to its data center in the Mililani Technology Park. Despite the additional space, most Hawaiʻi data is stored on the continent
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A fair number of celebrities own property in Hawaiʻi — and it's been that way for many years. But when they sell their homes, they often do it quietly. And doing that sales process without publicity is gaining in popularity — and not just for the rich and famous.
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Artificial intelligence is impacting more industries including the legal sector. But while firms on the continental U.S. are racing ahead, Hawaiʻi's law firms are taking a cautious approach.
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The University of Hawaiʻi has made progress in developing artificial intelligence as an area of study — and an asset to use at the school. This coming year, UH is putting more focus on technology to reach more students in the Islands.
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With the new year comes a new minimum wage in Hawai’i. It’s now $16 an hour — and many local restaurant owners are concerned about what that means for their industry.
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Starting next week, businesses across the islands will not be able to buy fluorescent lightbulbs. That's because of a state law that passed in 2023. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin.
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Religious institutions in Hawaiʻi have collectively made nearly $200 million in just four real estate deals in 2025. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin.
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Companies that ship in goods from China have adopted a strategy to diversify their supply chains. Hawaiʻi shipping company Matson is shifting its service to accommodate this China Plus One strategy.
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A well-known Waikīkī restaurant is heading to West Oʻahu. Itʻs going to be part of a development on the site of a longtime attraction.
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Kamehameha Schools last week sold the land beneath an iconic Waikīkī hotel to Japanese investors. It was the second ground lease sale under a major resort this year.