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First Hawaiian, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Declares Dividend
HONOLULU, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ:FHB), (“First Hawaiian” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for its quarter ended June 30, 2025. “I’m happy to report that First Hawaiian Bank had an...

Singer-Songwriter Jared Feinman’s ‘Bleeding Orange’ Captures World's Climate Crisis in Haunting New Track + Music Video
PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Songwriter, pianist, and singer Jared Feinman’s latest single, "Bleeding Orange," is a bold follow-up to his debut album. This tear-jerking pop-rock anthem, recorded with a...

Anna Covert to Speak at DigiMarCon Hawaii
Unveiling the truth about digital marketing fraud HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Renowned digital marketing expert, author, and entrepreneur Anna Covert is set to take the stage at 4pm on July 24 at the...

Cosentino Unveils New Design-Forward ‘City’ Showrooms in Dallas, Honolulu and Richmond
Coral Gables, FL, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cosentino Group, the global leader in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, is proud to announce the grand opening of three new Cosentino City...

Par Pacific, Mitsubishi, and ENEOS to Establish Joint Venture for Renewable Fuels in Hawaii
HOUSTON and TOKYO, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (including its subsidiaries and affiliates, “Par Pacific”), Mitsubishi Corporation (“Mitsubishi”), and ENEOS Corporation ("ENEOS”) today announced the signing of...

APS Global and Ailani Hawaiian Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand L.L.U.C.E. AI/LLM Compliance Solutions
LAUREL, MD, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- APS Global, a leader in AI/LLM-driven cybersecurity compliance solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Ailani Hawaiian, a Small Business Administration (SBA)...

Public comment period for state Transportation Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan extended to August 31
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has extended the deadline for public comments on Hawaiʻi’s first statewide Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan, to Sunday, August 31, 2025. The draft plan and online comment form is...

Public comment period for state Transportation Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan extended to August 31
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has extended the deadline for public comments on Hawaiʻi’s first statewide Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan, to Sunday, August 31, 2025. The draft plan and online comment form is...

Hawaii Tourism Authority Advisory Board Applications Open
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: July 11, 2025 HONOLULU—The state of Hawaii Office of Boards and Commissions is seeking individuals interested in serving on the advisory board for the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), a state...

7/29/25 – You Can Help Map ʻŌpeʻapeʻa Sightings
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON YOU CAN HELP MAP ʻŌPEʻAPEʻA SIGHTINGS During Bat Pupping Season, Log Sightings of the Hawaiian Hoary Bat Online HONOLULU – ʻŌpe‘ape‘a (the Hawaiian hoary bat) is an endangered species and biologists...

7/29/25 – You Can Help Map ʻŌpeʻapeʻa Sightings
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON YOU CAN HELP MAP ʻŌPEʻAPEʻA SIGHTINGS During Bat Pupping Season, Log Sightings of the Hawaiian Hoary Bat Online HONOLULU – ʻŌpe‘ape‘a (the Hawaiian hoary bat) is an endangered species and biologists...

HDOT Awards Contract for Removal of Falls of Clyde from Honolulu Harbor
Posted on Jul 14, 2025 in Harbors News, Main, News HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has awarded a contract to Shipwright LLC to remove the vessel Falls of Clyde from Honolulu Harbor. The intended means of removal is ocean...

HDOT Awards Contract for Removal of Falls of Clyde from Honolulu Harbor
Posted on Jul 14, 2025 in Harbors News, Main, News HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has awarded a contract to Shipwright LLC to remove the vessel Falls of Clyde from Honolulu Harbor. The intended means of removal is ocean...

American Assets Trust, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Net income available to common stockholders of $5.5 million and $48.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, or $0.09 and $0.79 per diluted share, respectively. Funds from Operations ("FFO") excluding lease...

Construction Underway for Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience
Edamah and GFH Launch Construction of Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience BILAJ AL JAZAYER, BAHRAIN, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Edamah, the real estate arm of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, and GFH Financial Group, held a...

Construction Begins on Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience
In collaboration with Edamah and GFH Financial Group Construction begins on Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience BILAJ AL JAZAYER, BAHRAIN, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Edamah, the real estate arm of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding...

$4.6 Million to Expand Opportunities for Youth in Hawai‘i’s Rural Communities
Supporting education, cultural preservation, and career pathways in rural areas HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Stupski Foundation is providing $4.6 million to organizations dedicated to empowering young...

DBEDT Named Official Government Partner of 2025 Made in Hawaii Festival
Posted on Jul 7, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: July 7, 2025 Nearly 30 Local Entrepreneurs to be Showcased in the “DBEDT Hawaii Made Pavilion” HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) has been named the...

Castor Maritime Inc. Announces the Date of its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM), (“Castor” or the “Company”), a diversified global shipping and energy company, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has scheduled the...

6/27/25 – LAND BOARD VOTES NOT TO ACCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ARMY LEASES ON OʻAHU
Posted on Jun 30, 2025 in News Releases, slider JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON LAND BOARD VOTES NOT TO ACCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ARMY LEASES ON OʻAHU HONOLULU — Citing significant gaps in environmental analysis as...