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In 1966, the UH at Mānoa began a pioneering program that turned into a school that is an internationally respected leader in hospitality, tourism and transportation education.

Jahred Darius, a musician with PunaKat and an experienced sound engineer and talent booker, is managing the new music venue called the Rainbow Room.

Emily Chung — who assumed her new role Jan. 5 — has more than 2 decades of public health leadership experience as well as a proven track record in advancing community well-being; she brings expertise and vision to the association’s mission.

The tournament, now called the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai, started with 17 professionals, and this year’s pro field is at 42, including defending champion Ernie Els of South Africa.

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare professionals across Hawaiʻi have announced a potential strike starting Jan. 26, citing insufficient staffing and stalled contract negotiations.

The publication offers data about defense spending, workforce trends and local business participation, plus more, throughout Hawai‘i.

Hawaiʻi Commercial Kitchens is offering a complimentary food safety workshop to empower food entrepreneurs and small-business owners.

A total of 19 businesses and entrepreneurs from throughout the islands will be featured by Hawai’i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism during the event from today through Jan. 13 in San Diego, Calif.

Kauaʻi Coffee Co., one of the island’s largest agricultural employers, faces an uncertain future with a renewal appearing unlikely with the property’s owners, a Colorado-based investment firm.

The airline — parent company of Hawaiian Airlines — ordered 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 widebody aircraft, with an option for an additional 35 new 737-10 aircraft, extending the delivery stream through 2035.

There were 672,350 people employed in November while 15,350 were unemployed. Those numbers mean there was a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 688,000 statewide.

Businesses are encouraged to monitor their information online and file reports timely to remain in good standing, which might be a prerequisite to qualify for contracts, loans and other forms of assistance.

Starting this year through 2029, Hawaiian Airlines will renovate lobbies and gates in Honolulu, Līhuʻe, Kahului, Kona and Hilo to improve passenger flow and comfort.

Hotel owner Sandy Shapery said he hopes the $35 million renovation will be completed in time for the hotel to reopen in late spring.

The annual rankings, compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, evaluated about 8,800 financial institutions nationwide.

The new act strengthens truth-in-labeling laws so consumers know where the macadamia nuts are coming from.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department has transitioned its email domain to @hawaiipolice.gov, improving security and helping ensure accurate communication.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a nearly $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

Check out several business and industry stories from around the Big Island and Hawaiʻi.

Ecovillage Tours will take 12 visitors to eight communities that are off-the-beaten-path to offer vital lessons in indigenous and regenerative farming methods, and communal living.