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Local, State and National news about the Hawaii Restaurant Association and its members.
PBN – September 11, 2026 – Kauai restaurants target Sunday for reopening after Hurricane Lowell strips island of power
Just days after Hurricane Lowell stripped Kauai of 90% of all power, many restaurants on the island are hoping to return to business on Sunday. "Everybody's kind of using Sept. 13 as maybe the day that they're hoping things can start getting back to normal, according...
Hawaii Business Magazine – September 2026 – HRA Feature
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Hawaii News Now – August 28, 2026 – Hurricane Lala crop damage triggers food shortages for Hawaii restaurants
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hurricane Lala’s damage to farms and agricultural operations is creating a ripple effect for restaurants that rely on locally grown products, with some businesses facing shortages, canceled events, and lost revenue....
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...