Crafting Moʻolelo's (Stories)

Aloha Kākou! Welcome to Lā ʻEkahi (Day One) of ka Mahina Lāʻau Kamaʻāina! (Native Hawaiian Plant Month). In case you forgot what we are up to this month, click here for a refresher!  Lā ʻEkahi (Day 1): Naupaka Kahakai Naupaka Kahakai (Scaevola...

Did you know that Hawaii is the extinction capital of the world? Sadly, it’s true. Out of 1400 native plants, nearly 90% are found only in Hawaiʻi, and more than 200 of them have 50 or fewer plants remaining! Auwe! Heres what we're doing to spread awareness and perpetuate our Native Hawaiian Plants.

As one of the proud Central Pacific Bank customers who earned recognition in this year's Small Business Awards, we're thrilled but not surprised that our fellow CPB business ohana took home 13 of 17 top honors - it's what happens when you have a bank that treats you like family and champions your success.