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Should the State Sell the Remaining State Land on Lana'i
As of 2024, Lana'i's population is 3,502. Southern Airways purchased Mokulele Airlines, adding an additional route to Lanai. However, the ridership is still not enough for airlines to stay profitable. Should airlines servicing Lana'i have federal subsidies?
A Business That Started From Humble Beginnings
Diamond Bakery has been a mainstay in Hawaii since 1921. Three Japanese immigrants founded the company, named after its original location. The business is impressive because it has withstood the test of time. The company has since relocated to its current Kalihi location.
Support Food Trucks in Hawaii
It has been a while since I have written a restaurant review, but when I came across an Instagram account from a food truck business, I had to highlight the business. I've never eaten at the food truck before, but the food on their Instagram account looks delicious.
Migraines Caused by Eating Undercooked Bacon
Many like bacon crispy, but some like it undercooked. A Florida man had migraines because he ate undercooked bacon. Tapeworms had laid eggs in the man’s brain. Of all the many ways to prepare bacon, eating it undercooked is not a healthy or tasty way of eating bacon.
Opinion: Would RV Housing Help in Hawaii
For many people across the country, Recreational Vehicle (RV) is a viable option. It's a downsize from living in a house. A person or family would live in their RV at an RV park or travel from state to state. However, there are no RV parks in Hawaii. There is a law that prohibits someone from living in their vehicle.
Opinion: Increasing the Minimum Wage Hurts Businesses
Outback Steakhouse restaurants closed all its locations in Hawaii. With the increase of the minimum wage in Hawaii and the high cost of running a restaurant, the restaurant owners felt it was in their best interest to shut down all Hawaii locations.
$175 Million in the One Ohana Fund
The Governor introduced the creation of the One Ohana Fund for the survivors of the Maui Wildfire. Today, February 27, 2024, was the press release of the One Ohana Fund. The purpose of The Maui Wildfire Compensation Program, One Ohana Fund, “is to assist those who suffered serious physical injury and the families of those who died as a result of the tragic Maui Wildfires of August 8, 2023.”
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I write about politics, restaurants, businesses in Hawaii, comfort foods, and anything that affects Hawaii. I also write about anything I find interesting.
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