Sears in Ala Moana is being forced to shut down operations over six months earlier than originally thought. The owner of Ala Moana Center is forcing the issue because they want to tear down the 300,000 square foot space. With this closing over 300 people will lose jobs, which is a devastating blow for our already fragile economy.
Kaanapali Beach Voted Best in United States
Kaanapali Beach on Maui was voted the best in the United States according to the TripAdvisor.com 2013 Travelers’ Choice Beaches Awards. Maui and Oahu dominated the top 10.
Least Affordable Housing in United States Still Found in Honolulu
Hawaii is an amazing place to live, and there are plenty of areas where one can afford to buy a home. However, it seems Honolulu is still ranked as the least affordable housing in the entire United States.
Hawaii Gas Prices Jump 10 Cents in One Week
Gas prices are on the rise again in Hawaii, and we are no where near the summer months yet. According to Gas Buddy, Hawaii gas prices have risen 9.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.17 per gallon Monday.
Dead Fetus Found in Cardboard Box at Aiea Park
A dead fetus was found at Aiea Park by a man collecting recyclables.
King Kalakaua Beard & Look-Alike Contest at This Year’s Merrie Monarch Festival
The committee behind putting together the yearly Merrie Monarch festival said it will bring back the King Kalakaua Beard & Look-Alike Contest for this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival, which is the 50th running of arguably the most popular yearly event in Hawaii. King David Kalakaua, who the inspiration for the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, reigned […]
2013 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Nomination Deadline Approaching
The 2013 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards are just around the corner, but there is still time to submit your work for consideration. If you are a recording artist or a record producer and you released work in 2012, then you have until Thursday, Jan. 31, to step up and nominate your work for the 2013 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
1,000 New Jobs at Hawaiian Air Due to Ratification of Narrow Body Aircraft Agreement
Around 1,000 new jobs at Hawaiian Airlines are expected to be created after the ratification of the narrow body aircraft was just passed by Hawaiian Airline pilots.