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Maui’s newest and most exclusive rental estate redefines luxury accommodation

​There’s a new player in the luxury rental accommodation space on Maui – one that blends modern features, amenities and services with deep roots in the island’s storied history. Haiku House Maui publicly announced today that it is accepting bookings for stays on its property. The news is set to shake up the hotel and hospitality industry on Maui, offering a unique, upscale hotel alternative not found anywhere else on the... Read More
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US Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt to visit Pearl Harbor

US Secretary of the Interior, David Bernhardt, will visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, to brief a congressional delegation and other officials about repairs underway on the USS Arizona Memorial loading dock. The briefing will include an overview of the process in close proximity to the Memorial from a US Navy passenger vessel. Secretary Bernhardt commented, “I have made it a top priority to ensure that... Read More
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Volunteers to place 2,390 memorial flags at Pearl Harbor

Local volunteer groups, including military members, civilians, and youth organizations, will be placing 2,390 flags throughout the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center on Thursday, each with the name of a service member or civilian who was killed as a result of the Pearl Harbor attack. The flags will remain in place throughout the weekend and on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Come see the volunteers this Thursday, May 23, from 3:30 pm... Read More
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Beer: Giver of $1.8 billion to Hawaii economy

Today, the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association released their Beer Serves America economic report on the nation’s beer industry just ahead of Memorial Day, which marks one of the top beer selling holidays of the year and the start of the summer beer-selling season. The study found the U.S. beer industry supports more than 2.1 million good-paying, local jobs in a wide range of industries, including farming, manufacturing, construction and transportation in... Read More
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Waikiki Tea: First and only location to offer variety of Lady M New York cakes

Hawaii's much-anticipated boutique tea and cake café has arrived! Waikiki Tea officially opened its doors in Honolulu, Hawaii, on April 28, 2019. Conveniently located in Waikiki at 234 Beach Walk, Waikiki Tea is the perfect café and shopping stop for tea, cakes, and omiyage. Waikiki Tea is the first and only location to offer a variety of Lady M New York cakes. Lady M cakes are offered by the slice or... Read More
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The Modern Honolulu hotel slapped with federal charges for worker lay off

The Modern Honolulu recently notified 78 workers—nearly 30% of the workers at the hotel—that they will be laid off within the next 30 days. Federal charges assert that The Modern violated employees’ federal labor law rights and refused to bargain in good faith with the union. UNITE HERE Local 5 filed federal unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) today against The Modern Honolulu, which is owned... Read More
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Hawaii legislator’s push for Airbnb taxation bill a success

Hawaii Senate Bill 1292 just squeaked by passing which will allow the Aloha State to collect transient accommodation and general excise taxes from short-term rentals with a vote of 13 to 12. This bill means that places like Airbnb and HomeAway will collect taxes on behalf of the state. Hawaii Governor Ige will now receive the bill for his consideration. Although it is illegal to run short-term rentals of less than... Read More
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Pilot in Kailua helicopter crash had just moved to Hawaii to fly tour choppers

Joseph Berridge, the pilot of the tour helicopter that crashed on the island of Oahu yesterday, killing everyone onboard, had just arrived in Hawaii from Albuquerque, New Mexico, just 2 weeks prior to taking on his new job. The pilot's father, Bobby Berridge, said it was his 28-year-old son’s dream to fly tour helicopters for a few year in Hawaii. He said his son loved to fly and had his pilot’s... Read More