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Plasencia Group brokers $190 million sale of Pier House Resort & Spa
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The Plasencia Group advised Braemar Hotels & Resorts on the sale of the 142-key Pier House Resort & Spa in Key West to Sixth Street and Riller Capital.
Sunspear Energy rises to No. 199 on Solar Power World list
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Sunspear Energy climbed 128 spots to No. 199 nationally on Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors List and moved to No. 2 among Hawaii solar developers.
Walker Warner Kauai retreat heads to auction at $23 million
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Wahi Lani, a newly built luxury home near Hanalei Bay on Kauai’s North Shore, will sell through Concierge Auctions in August in cooperation with Hawaii Life. The sale puts one of the island’s most architecturally notable recent residences in front…
Travel And Tour World names top solo travel destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released a 2026 ranking of the top 30 solo travel destinations across the Americas and Caribbean, led by the United States, Canada and Costa Rica. The list highlights places the outlet says combine safety, transit access,…
Christina Taft drops federal lawsuit after vexatious litigant ruling
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Christina Taft has voluntarily dismissed her federal case against Hollywood investigator Paul Barresi and former Johnny Depp attorney Adam Waldman after a Hawaii court declared her a vexatious litigant.
POG Spirits launches first vodka as it enters premium spirits market
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POG Spirits is launching POG™ 750ml Vodka in August 2026, marking the brand’s first commercial release and a Hawaii-inspired push into premium spirits.
Ohana Surf Project says professional surf lessons help Waikiki beginners
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Ohana Surf Project is pitching professional instruction as the safest, most rewarding way for first-time visitors to learn to surf in Waikiki.
AnimalZone returns for season 16 with wildlife rescue stories
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AnimalZone premieres its 16th season August 15 on Cox Television’s national network, bringing new stories of conservation, rescue and human-animal bonds from Florida to California.
Ray Culver unveils the design behind 752-page debut H2ONU
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Ray Culver is explaining the architecture of H2ONU, his 752-page debut novel that readers are already re-reading and mapping for hidden symbols.
Kekainani home wins Gold Nugget Award of Merit
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The ʻIlima Residence at Kekainani at Hoakalei earned an Award of Merit at the 2026 Gold Nugget Awards, adding national recognition to a single-level luxury home in West Oʻahu. The win highlights demand for flexible, indoor-outdoor homes in Hawaiʻi…
Robert S. Carlisle novel links Navy service and Christian faith
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Robert S. Carlisle has released Defending Freedom, a Christian novel about a young naval officer in the years after 9/11. The book blends military life, personal relationships, and faith, and is now available for purchase.
Best Beach Bars tops 1,200 listings and launches certification badge
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Best Beach Bars says its beach-bar directory has passed 1,200 listings across the U.S., Hawaii and the Caribbean, and it is rolling out a new Beach Bum Certified badge for locations personally vetted by its founder or a trusted associate.
Kekainani at Hoakalei opens eight ocean-view homesites in West Oʻahu
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Kekainani at Hoakalei has released eight new ocean-view homesites in the Hoakalei Resort community in ʻEwa Beach, with a limited-time $20,000 design credit for qualifying buyers who sign by Aug. 31. One of the lots is already in escrow, signaling…
Fly By Jing brings Chili Crisp to Costco in summer rollout
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Fly By Jing is expanding into Costco locations in Los Angeles, Orange County, and Hawaii this summer with Original Sichuan Chili Crisp and Chili Crisp Noodles.
Thrive PEO lands back-to-back spots on the Inc. 5000
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Tulsa-based Thrive PEO was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for the second straight year, ranking No. 1,896 with three-year revenue growth of 182%. The recognition highlights the company’s rapid expansion since its 2020 founding and the rising demand…
ProLegal debuts at No. 11 in legal on Inc. 5000
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ProLegal landed its first Inc. 5000 ranking in 2026, placing No. 11 in the legal category and No. 585 nationally after 615% revenue growth over three years.
Bill’s Movers outlines what Hawai‘i residents should know before shipping to the mainland
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Bill’s Movers in Honolulu is laying out timelines, costs and packing steps for residents moving between Hawai‘i and the mainland U.S. The guidance highlights longer planning windows, higher shipping costs for larger households and the importance…
NPS to run major advanced manufacturing demo at RIMPAC 2026
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The Naval Postgraduate School is preparing what organizers call the largest advanced manufacturing demonstration in Department of War history during RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii.
Medicinal Foods spotlights customer feedback on Dentite Tooth Armor
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Medicinal Foods is highlighting continued customer interest in Original Dentite Tooth Armor, a liquid brushing booster the brand says is designed to support enamel remineralization and sensitivity support.
PTC backs Pacific Women in Telco with exclusive sponsorship
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PTC announced exclusive sponsorship of Pacific Women in Telco on July 31 in Nadi, Fiji, turning a long-running informal network into a formal regional platform for women and youth in Pacific telecommunications and digital infrastructure.
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