Waialua Soda Works attracts local investors

Oahu-based Waialua Soda Works, the boutique soda company that produced its first bottle in 2004 and recently won distribution in Whole Foods Markets in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona, has obtained local investor muscle to further push the expansion envelope.

Wolfgang's sets tables for Taiwanese visitors

An impending influx of thousands of Taiwanese visitors could be the tip of a looming tourism iceberg for Hawaii. They could represent a rising tide of Chinese visitors that will lift many business-boats in Waikiki and elsewhere.

Honolulu residents rank high in tea honesty test

Honolulu residents are just as honest as folks in Washington, D.C. Should that line make you want to take a swing at your columnist, it was based on the results of a two-day social experiment/publicity stunt by Maryland-based beverage maker Honest Tea.

Tea sale/giveaway a test of Honolulu's honesty

You can get yourself a free bottle of tea today and tomorrow, or you can help Honolulu get a good honesty rating by paying $1 for it. A publicity stunt by Maryland-based beverage maker Honest Tea is being billed as a social experiment -- as it will test the honesty of Honolulu residents.

Ruby Tuesday to open Maui and Kapolei sites

Ruby Tuesday is adding three restaurants in Hawaii, bringing the total in the islands to seven. RT Hawaii Restaurants Inc., founded by Kaiser High School graduates Ted Davenport and Rick Nakashima, will open a Ruby Tuesday in Kihei, Maui, in January.

Rug retailer reaches 30 years by adapting

The Indich Collection, a rug retailer and wholesaler, is 30 years old, and founder Bill Indich has become almost as much a sociologist and demographer as he is a businessman.

Isle agencies and resorts reach Pinnacle in vote

Hawaii got some nice ink in Successful Meetings magazine, a trade publication for meetings, incentive and group travel professionals.

Neighborhood record store to mark 30 years in Kailua

Hungry Ear Records will celebrate its 30th anniversary next week at the Kailua store founded by the late Luke Yamashiro.

Local club lets online friends connect in person

Those using social media websites—such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn—to connect with friends, clients and customers have a club in Hawaii where they can meet in the flesh.