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Alaska Flight 255 headed for Big Island turns around, heads back to Anchorage because of emergency

The plane left just before 3 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 5) from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was back in Alaska within just about 5.5 hours after pilots declared an emergency and decided to turn around because of a reported maintenance issue.

State: Beware of scam phone calls targeting medical professionals

Phone scammers impersonating state officials and government agencies make false threats of investigations in an attempt to obtain sensitive personal information.

Alaska Airlines has new home for training excellence: State-of-the-art global training center

New $200 million, 660,000-square-foot facility brings training for multiple workgroups under one roof and strengthens the airline’s transformation into the country’s fourth global airline.

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority now accepting applications for travel industry scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded this year to five incoming University of Hawai‘i freshmen majoring in travel industry management.

New Hawai‘i Primary Care Association CEO to help strengthen healthcare access statewide

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.

Inaugural online doctor of pharmacy cohort begins classes through University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Twelve aspiring pharmacists hailing from Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi and Puerto Rico are enrolled in the online program’s first cohort.

Kaiser Permanente strike enters 5th day as health care workers walk out

According to union officials, thousands of healthcare workers are participating in a nationwide strike at Kaiser Permanente, now in its fifth day, to protest unsafe staffing levels and heavy workloads.

Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits recalled because of potential contamination

The product was distributed nationwide, including by retailers such as Walmart, Target and Longs Drugs in Hawai‘i; recall was issued because the biscuits might have soft plastic and/or paper pieces inside that could cause injury or pose a choking hazard.

Southwest rolls out major changes in Honolulu, including assigned seating

Assigned seating went live Tuesday (Jan. 27) in Honolulu and throughout Southwest’s network, opening the book to the airline’s next chapter; the change followed the final Southwest open seating flight from Honolulu and a gate celebration the night before.

Hawai’i-based Zippy’s celebrates grand opening of fourth restaurant in Las Vegas

Company officials said the new location reflects Zippy’s continued growth on the mainland while maintaining its island roots.

Hawai‘i December 2025 unemployment remains unchanged at 2.2%

The number of nonfarm jobs available throughout the state also increased by 7,400 from December 2024 to December 2025.

Reminder: Deadline nears to apply for upcoming Project Hoʻomana cohort

The 3-month business development program from February through April designed to support Native Hawaiian micro and small business owners with tools, guidance and mentorship focused on branding, marketing and business growth.

Federal judge dismisses Kōloa Rum Company’s constitutional challenge to Jones Act

The lawsuit, Kōloa Rum Company v. Noem, challenged the law’s constitutionality under the Port Preference Clause, asserting it disproportionately is a disadvantage for businesses in non-contiguous states like Hawaiʻi and Alaska.

UH School of Travel Industry Management celebrates 60th anniversary with events

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.

Return of the humpback whales helps boost Maui’s recovering tourism industry

Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.

Protect your business: University of Hawaiʻi offers new series of free cybersecurity clinics

The clinics are aimed at helping Hawaiʻi’s sole proprietors and small business owners fortify their operations against online threats; the inaugural clinic — focusing on ‘cyber hygiene’ — is Jan. 21 via Zoom.

New factbook released by state details economic impact of military in Hawai‘i

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

Kaiser issues statement in response to proposed Hawai‘i Medical Service Association, Hawai‘i Pacific Health merger

“We want to better understand how this proposed merger will meet the needs of Hawai‘i’s communities,” says a statement from the healthcare organization about the proposed partnership.

Premium headwear brand melin opens new location at The Shops at Kukui‘ula

The Shops at Kukui‘ula location is melin’s first on Kaua‘i and will serve as a customer experience lab, offering visitors full brand immersion.

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. employees receive WARN notices with lease ending March 28

The land owners, Brue Baukol Capital Partners, said if there is a change in management, “it is our intention to retain all Kauaʻi Coffee employees who wish to continue working with us.”
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