Episode #108: The Business of Local News with Kam Napier of Aloha State Daily
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode of Voice of Business, presented by ALTRES, we sit down with Kam Napier, Editor-in-Chief of Aloha State Daily. He shares how business coverage has evolved in Hawaii, how companies can communicate more effectively with the media, and why accuracy matters in an era of fast news and social media. We also discuss the shared responsibility of businesses and journalists in combating misinformation and why a strong local news ecosystem is essential to a healthy economy.
As the “Voice of Business” in Hawaii, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is a statewide, non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as the advocate for business in Hawaii. Learn more online at cochawaii.org, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Voice of Business, presented by ALTRES, we sit down with Kam Napier, Editor-in-Chief of Aloha State Daily. He shares how business coverage has evolved in Hawaii, how companies can communicate more effectively with the media, and why accuracy matters in an era of fast news and social media. We also discuss the shared responsibility of businesses and journalists in combating misinformation and why a strong local news ecosystem is essential to a healthy economy. As the “Voice of Business” in Hawaii, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is a statewide, non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as the advocate for business in Hawaii. Learn more online at cochawaii.org, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.