In this Issue
10 NEWSMAKERS
Hilo’s new pilot and drone program, first ever online business IT program from Kapi‘olani and Maui, Mānoa’s new microbiome research grant
12 UPDATE
UH’s latest achievements in abdominal and liver fat research, making Hawai‘i the first to use indigenous practices in naming astronomical discoveries, and UH sailing celebrating 50 years
14 Q&A
Blue Startups Managing Partner Chenoa Farnsworth on investing in entrepreneurs, especially women, in Hawai‘i
22 WHAT MATTERS MOST
Hilo’s iconic Joey Estrella and 2018 World Little League champions’ coach Gerald Oda on why they love coaching baseball
26 MILESTONES
Influencing change: Hawaiian cultural practitioner Earl Kawa‘a and Inkinen & Associates founder Kathryn Inkinen
30 WHAT’S MY JOB?
Meet Mehana Vaughan, Kaua‘i native and caregiver of beloved places
