Column: Make investments to protect our aina


by Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu Star-Advertiser— Last year, we saw firsthand the devastating consequences of not being attentive to ‘aina, when raging fires on Maui and Hawaii island caused unprecedented destruction. These avoidable disasters were exacerbated by numerous environmental issues, including invasive brush and drought conditions driven by climate change.

The Cerbat Gem—Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers Inc. ID Makes New Investment in Starbucks Co. (NASDAQ:SBUX). Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers Inc. ID purchased a new position in shares of Starbucks Co. (NASDAQ:SBUX – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 2,092 shares of the coffee company’s stock, valued at approximately $201,000. Other institutional investors have […]

The Cerbat Gem—GAMMA Investing LLC Makes New $1.35 Million Investment in Intel Co. (NASDAQ:INTC). GAMMA Investing LLC acquired a new position in Intel Co. (NASDAQ:INTC – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 26,772 shares of the chip maker’s stock, valued at approximately $1,345,000. Other large investors also recently modified their holdings […]

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—Column: What are the benefits from marine protections?. The Biden administration is proposing further expansion of no-take areas in the U.S. Pacific territories — and this has been heralded by some environmental groups as further progress in ocean protection, while the government of American Samoa, the fishing industry and fishery managers have generally opposed the expansion.