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Hotel workers in four US cities to hold strike authorization votes
NEW YORK (Reuters) - About 13,500 unionized hotel workers in four U.S. cities plan strike authorization votes next month as contract talks with Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide Holdings and Hyatt Hotels Corp stall, the union said.
Luggage pileup at Honolulu airport caused by technical issue
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Travelers were urged to arrive earlier at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) after issues caused a messy luggage pileup Monday morning. Those arriving at the airport’s Terminal One walked in to find tall stacks of luggage at check in. Fliers told NewsNation affiliate KHON2 they were notified of a technical issue with the baggage handling system.
EMS: 3 people in serious condition after Kapolei crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Three people are in serious condition after a crash in Kapolei on Tuesday evening, according to Honolulu EMS officials. Officials say the incident happened just before 8 p.m. at the intersection of Kamokila Boulevard and Kapolei Parkway. EMS says they responded to a two-vehicle crash, treated three...
Proposed West Oahu homeless village stirring controversy
WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Every day is a struggle for Scott Thomas who's been living on the beaches of Waianae for the past decade. He dreams of one day having a place of his own. "Rest my head. Keep myself safe," he said. "That'll be nice." That's why the...
Libero stand-out turned Assistant Coach for U.S. women’s volleyball heads to Paris Games
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - While you may not see this local girl when Team USA plays in Paris, she’ll definitely be there. Kalani graduate Tamari Miyashiro is an assistant coach for the U.S. women’s volleyball team. She’s in charge of helping players with their serve-receive and floor defense.
Kaua‘i Shrimp acquired by O‘ahu-based company Aloun Farms
Kauaʻi Shrimp has been acquired by O‘ahu-based company Aloun Farms, bringing ownership of the Kekaha business into the state of Hawaiʻi while preserving its 31 local jobs. Until now, Kauaʻi Shrimp has most recently been owned by Netherlands-based corporation Hendrix Genetics. Kaua‘i Shrimp produces over half a million pounds of Pacific white leg shrimp every year on its 238-acre farm on the West Side of the Garden Isle. The shrimp – which are shipped fresh, chilled or frozen – are locally grown, harvested, processed and packaged.
Popular Korean restaurant expanding to East Oahu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hangang Korean Grill House is opening a new location at the Niu Valley Shopping Center in East Oahu, restaurant officials confirm to Island News. The popular restaurant already has one location in the Ala Moana area on Waimanu Street. Its second restaurant is expected to open...
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