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.
Island News
Huge Budget Cuts, Job Losses and Furloughs Coming to Hawaii?
The fiscal cliff and financial issues that surround our nation are starting to really hit home. In some disturbing news, United States Senator Mazie Hirono warned us all of huge budget cuts, job losses and furloughs that may be heading to Hawaii as a result of the financial issues that our nation is facing.
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.
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.
Hawaii Five-0 Actor Scott Caan Apologizes for Slamming Hawaii on Chelsea Handler Show
Actor Scott Caan of Hawaii Five-0 fame recently got himself into a little trouble with the comments he made about Hawaii on the Chelsea Handler show. Now Caan is trying to negate the backlash against him by apologizing for those comments that he made last week slamming Hawaii, the state that he currently lives in […]
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.
Flash Flood and High Surf Warnings Covering Oahu and Maui
The weather on Oahu, as well as on Maui and most of the other islands, has been pretty rough over the last few days. Now a flash flood warning has been issued for both Oahu and Maui. This warning is set to be in affect through the late afternoon, but may go into the evening, […]