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Cineworld plans to reject the leases starting in February of 39 of its more than 500 Regal theaters across the United States, including the Keauhou Stadium 7 in Kona, as part of its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.

Mufi Hannemann and Peter Ingram have been appointed to a two-year term on the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.

The HIP Agriculture residential program offers a holistic approach to farming in Hawai‘i, featuring immersive learning that takes cohort members from managing soil health all the way through harvesting food from the land.

The recently passed $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill includes several initiatives to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s dominant tourism and small business economies and assist Hawai’i workers with their retirements.

The deal is expected to close in early 2023.

Approximately 15,700 Southwest Airlines flights, including many to and from the Big Island, have been canceled since winter weather began disrupting air travel on December 22.

Hawaiian farmers 45 years old or younger are going into 2023 facing unprecedented mental stress, with a recent University of Hawaiʻi study finding 48% have experienced depression and 14% have struggled with suicidal thoughts. 

The association was founded in 2003 during a time of uncertainty in Hawaiʻi’s lumber industry, when lumber professionals were struggling to compete with other building material businesses.

Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported stronger revenue per available room and average daily rate and occupancy rate in November 2022 compared to November 2021.

Sylvia Dolena, an external business consultant with major corporations, will present a free training on Jan. 13, 2023, called “Winning Edge Leadership for Women.”

Pacific Media Group, or PMG, has entered into an agreement to purchase KFMN on Kaua‘i. The purchase is pending Federal Communications Commission approval.

Rising interest rates, dwindling COVID-19 pandemic era savings and a coming U.S. downturn will cause a pause in growth next year for the state.

First Hawaiian, Inc., the parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, has appointed James M. Moses as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of First Hawaiian, Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank, effective Jan. 3, 2023.

Lance Parker is a 28-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry.

The Daniel K. Inouye Highway, or Saddle Road, is quite possibly the most important roadway on the island.

The celebration is Dec. 10-12 and will feature sales, discounts, giveaways and some surprises.

This is the first time in 38 years that tourists and resident can witness simultaneous eruptions of Mauna Loa and Kīlauea.

The Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council was selected by ‘Ohana Fuels as its “Fuel up. Do good.” beneficiary for the months of July through September 2022.

Hoʻōla Veteran Services — the nonprofit home of Hoʻōla Farms — has been awarded the 3-year USDA grant to support their “Groundwork to Grow: Agribusiness” pilot program.

The mural and the song are reminders to the community to continue to love this place and to care for it as kūpuna before us have.