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Local, State and National news about the Hawaii Restaurant Association and its members.
KHON2 – February 9, 2024 – Football Lovers and Lovebirds to Flock Local Restaurants
It’s a big weekend for football lovers and lovebirds, local restaurants are expected to be busy with Sunday’s Big Game and early celebrations of Valentine’s Day. Business owners said this weekend is needed after a slower-than-normal start of the year....
Ag Day at the Capitol – February 8, 2024 – Tambara Garrick, Moment of Contemplation on behalf of Senator Troy Hashimoto to the Hawaii State Senate
From Tambara Garrick: "Aloha Senators, Today, as we gather in the spirit of unity and aloha, we stand at the confluence of remembrance and renewal. Six months ago, our beloved Maui was scarred by wildfires that tested the limits of our strength and the depths of our...
KHON2 – February 1, 2024 – Increase in Unemployment Compensation
Should the state increase the unemployment compensation? Some said it’s needed to offset the high cost of living, especially after the Maui wildfires. Others fear it would only encourage apathy....
KHON2 – January 31, 2024 – Mala Tavern in Lahaina Reopens
Mala Tavern in Lahaina is preparing to reopen its doors this week, while it has been a challenging journey, the owners hope reopening the restaurant brings hope to the community. https://www.khon2.com/local-news/lahaina-restaurant-mala-tavern-reopen-its-doors/
Pacific Business News – January 19, 2024 – HRA Board Secretary Tambara Garrick named one of “Women Who Mean Business”
Congratulations to HRA Board Secretary Tambara Garrick for being named one of Pacific Business News "Women Who Mean Business" https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2024/01/19/2024-women-who-mean-business-honorees.html
KHON2 – January 18, 2024 – Rising Costs for Restaurants
More restaurants struggle to remain open with rising costs https://www.khon2.com/local-news/more-restaurants-struggle-to-remain-open-with-rising-costs/
KITV – January 9, 2024 – HECO Power Outages
Many Oahu Restaurants affected by HECO's rolling power outages on Monday https://www.kitv.com/news/local/many-oahu-restaurants-affected-by-rolling-power-outage/article_1b873f78-af60-11ee-8558-4faf688be0fa.html
KHON2 – January 8, 2024 – Restaurant Burglaries
Local restaurants targeted in smash-and-grab burglaries https://www.khon2.com/local-news/local-restaurants-targetted-in-smash-and-grab-burglaries/
Hawaii News Now – January 3, 2024 – Minimum Wage Hike
Hawaii restaurants brace for ‘ripple effects’ following minimum wage hike https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/01/03/hawaii-restaurants-brace-ripple-effects-following-minimum-wage-hike/