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Peter Ho, who has served as chairman and chief executive officer of Bank of Hawai‘i since 2010, will retire effective March 31, the bank announced Tuesday. The bank’s Board of Directors has unanimously selected current President and Chief Banking Officer James Polk to succeed Ho as president and chief executive officer upon Ho’s retirement. Polk […]

A grant program designed to keep Lahaina families in their homes is among the initiatives receiving support following a record-breaking $623,000 fundraising campaign by Bank of Hawai‘i employees and retirees. The 2025 Live Kōkua Giving Campaign, which concluded Oct. 31, directed a portion of its corporate proceeds toward the Holomua Collective. The organization’s Lahaina Homeowner […]

The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has named Tamar Chotzen Goodfellow as chair of its Board of Governors, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

In response to the partial government shutdown that began Oct. 1, Bank of Hawai‘i has activated emergency financial assistance programs to support affected federal employees and contractors.

Bank of Hawai‘i today announced that University of Hawai‘i’s iconic sports venue has been renamed Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

The Hāna Branch has been the only financial institution in this area of Maui since 1932. Now, as Bank of Hawaiʻi’s newest Branch of Tomorrow, it includes a 24/7 Easy Deposit ATM—the first in the area to accept deposits.

The Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) announced the appointment of Terry George as its new Chief Executive Officer and President. Also announced is the elevation of Michelle Kaʻuhane to the role of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, effective immediately.

Bank of Hawaiʻi marked the grand opening of its new Lahaina Branch on Maui on Monday with a private blessing ceremony and a donation of $100,000 to provide support to Lahaina residents who are at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. Its previous location on Papalaua Street was destroyed in the 2023 wildfires.

Micah Kāne, CEO of Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, will become the next CEO of Parker Ranch, Inc. Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has outlined a six month transition period, during which it will name Kāne’s successor.

Bank of Hawaiʻi is making leadership changes in its Commercial Banking Division with the retirement on Jan. 13 of Vice Chair and Chief Commercial Officer Wayne Y. Hamano after 45 years of service.

In its first five years, Bank of Hawaiʻi’s College Assistance Program has paid for tuition to help eight employees earn their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in Hawai’i and the West Pacific Region; and now 80 employees are enrolled in the program.

In light of US President Joe Biden signing legislation on June 17 to establish Juneteenth, or June 19, as a new federal holiday, Bank of Hawaiʻi will be giving each of its employees a floating holiday.

Ted Yamamura, the executive vice president and senior appraiser for ACM Consultants, Inc., was nominated to serve on the Water Resource Management Commission.

After two years of preparation and planning, Hawai‘i showed the global community that it is a world-class business destination by serving as host for the 2011 APEC Leaders’ Week.

Bank of Hawaii yesterday reported income gains despite continued increase in delinquencies from consumer loans and leases, particularly neighbor island residential mortgages and home equities.

Bank of Hawaii today reported net income for the second quarter of 2011 was $35.1 million, down $7.2 compared to net income of $42.4 million in the first quarter of 2011.

In preparation for the upcoming November APEC Leader’s Week, the APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee is looking for a visual displays contractor that can effectively communicate the story of how Hawaii can play a compelling role as an international business partner.

The APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee issued yet another Request for Proposals today for training curriculum development services related to volunteer and workforce training in preparation for the APEC 2011 Leaders’ Week that will take place in Honolulu on November 7–13.

With more than 20,000 attendees expected, the APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee is looking to feature 35 key Hawaii businesses in their APEC 2011 Hawaii Business Innovation Showcase during APEC 2011 Leaders’ Week, Nov 7-13.

The Bank of Hawaii today reported net income $42.4 million for the first quarter of 2011; up 4.4 percent from $40.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, but down from one year ago the same period when net income was $52.7 million.