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Local, State and National news about the Hawaii Restaurant Association and its members.
KHON2 – August 25, 2026 – Topa Financial Center still without power, set to fully reopen in September
Topa Financial Center still without power, set to fully reopen in September It has been more than a month since a leak knocked out power at the Topa Financial Center in Downtown Honolulu....
KHON2 – August 17, 2026 – Is your food safe? DOH warns after Lala power loss
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Following Lala, as households across the state begin to get power back and people start opening up their fridges, the big question many have is the food still safe to eat? Unfortunately, many times, the answer is no....
Fox Weather – August 16, 2026 – Tropical Storm Lala’s impact on the restaurant and hospitality industry
Sheryl Matsuoka, president and CEO of the Hawaii Restaurant Association, joins FOX Weather to discuss Tropical Storm Lala and its potential impacts on Hawaii's restaurant and hospitality industry. https://www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-1dpo9xz205lherll
Hawaii News Now – August 1, 2026 – Honoring Local Legends: Hawaii Restaurant Association Prepares for Hall of Fame Event
Hawaii's restaurant industry is getting ready to honor some of the people who've helped shape local dining for generations. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/video/2026/08/01/honoring-local-legends-hawaii-restaurant-association-prepares-hall-fame-event/
KHON2 – July 8, 2026 – Electricity bills see a spike in the summer months
WAIKIKI, Oahu (KHON2) — Electricity is noticeably more expensive for some. “Oh yeah, not just in store, but in our personal homes as well,” said Leilani Bushey, manager at Waikiki Beachside Bistro, when asked about seeing a rise in prices. HECO said the average...
KHON2 – July 1, 2026 – Know the rules: Hawaii’s new cash rounding law
HONOLULU (KHON2) — That extra penny at the register could disappear — or appear — depending on the math. A new law aimed at easing headaches caused by a nationwide penny shortage took effect in Hawaii on Wednesday, July 1. Businesses are now allowed to round up or...
KHON2 – June 16, 2026 – La Tour Cafe Kapolei to close its doors on June 30th
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (KHON2) — June 30th will be the last day to grab a bite to eat at La Tour Cafe Kapolei. In a Monday social media post, the European fast-casual restaurant thanked the local community for a decade of memories, friendships, and support while sharing the...
KHON2 – June 11, 2026 – Hawaii restaurants ready for World Cup crowds
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The 2026 World Cup has kicked off and restaurants in the Islands are hoping the tournament will be a game-changer for business. Those in the industry said they hope to draw in crowds after a slow spring. “Three and a half, four billion people follow...
Hawaii News Now – June 11, 2026 – Worst summer hiring season for teens? Not for Hawaii restaurants that need workers
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Federal data shows U.S. businesses aren’t hiring as many teens this summer as they used to. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says teen unemployment jumped more than a percent to 14.7% from this time last year, while a report by employment firm...