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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....

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/

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

More restaurants struggle to remain open with rising costs https://www.khon2.com/local-news/more-restaurants-struggle-to-remain-open-with-rising-costs/

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

Local restaurants targeted in smash-and-grab burglaries https://www.khon2.com/local-news/local-restaurants-targetted-in-smash-and-grab-burglaries/

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/

TOURNAMENT HELD ‘FORE’ GOOD CAUSE Hawai‘i Restaurant Association donated more than $4,000 to HRA Educational Foundation. Funds were raised during HRA’s 15th annual golf tournament. The contribution will benefit those in the restaurant and food service industries...

Lingering pandemic worker shortage making holiday difficult https://www.khon2.com/local-news/lingering-pandemic-worker-shortage-making-holiday-difficult/