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The city auditor in 2019 recommended the commission create an internal affairs unit to review allegations of inappropriate behavior. Now, a resolution before the city council considers that.
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Hawaiʻi’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant opened Thursday in Kahului on Maui. The company says it plans on opening several locations across the state in the next five years.
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The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration visited Hawaiʻi and spoke with companies about surviving the pandemic and the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act.
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Hawaiʻi’s restaurant industry is in an unusual spot right now. Optimism is high but so are the business challenges. Pacific Business News editor in chief A. Kam Napier has more.
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While Adela’s Country Eatery on Oʻahu was innovating ways to become more sustainable, it hit on an idea that is putting it on the map for foodies. The Conversation was there early one morning while Adela herself was in the kitchen, busy preparing their signature noodles made of ʻulu, sweet potato, kalo, moringa and even avocado.
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The Harris Group describes the impact of inflation on Hawaiʻi's bars and restaurants; Adela's Country Eatery adds ulu, kalo, and moringa to specialty noodles; Honokaʻa High School offers alternative modes of learning to Big Island students; Comedian Tig Notaro prepares for upcoming Honolulu show
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Maui Brewing Company is set to acquire the beer company Modern Times and expects to close the deal in October. The sale is reported at more than $15 million.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi approved a bill that launches a new outdoor dining program. Restaurants can now apply for permits to add extra tables to adjacent sidewalks and parks.
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The legacy of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe; HART prepares for a rocky road for the Honolulu rail; Restaurants continue to face challenges due to the pandemic
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The state economy continues to show a strong recovery this year as tourism numbers rival 2019. But despite gains in visitor activity, there continue to be challenges for service industries such as restaurants and breweries. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.