235 thoughts on “Closures, Furloughs and Terminations Explode in Hawaii”
Vicky W
From what resort is the poolside picture taken for this issue?
So sorry for what Covid has done to the island economy. When we can travel to you again, we will boost our participation and tipping to make up for this year. We miss you all.
Sending our warm ALOHA!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Vicky.
That is the Mauna Kea Resort.
Aloha.
Gary K
There is an incredible difference between South Dakota (granted very different state) and Hawaii. South Dakota has not been shut down during the pandemic.
Wonder if she’s trying to ‘poach’ some tourists who would normally head to Hawaii?
Hope the Hawaii state government can figure out a solution.
Irene S
We are considering visiting. It’s not Hawai’i but what a beautiful state to explore.
Kristie
Ironic you would say thus…We were scheduled two different times, May and September, of this year to vacation in Kauai, but had to cancel both times, understandably. Just returned from Mt. Rushmore and Colorado during the time that we were supposed to be in Kauai the second time. We have rescheduled for Kauai for May 2021 and hope it is open then and safe for the Hawaiians for us to visit and support local businesses.
Sarah
LOL. I’m one Hawaii tourist that South Dakota got. I cancelled Hawaii for a driving trip to the Plains states including South Dakota.
William H
Don’t depend on the government to solve the problems. It is they who caused them in the first place. There has got to be an abundance of collective wisdom in the Islands that can come up with a plan, rather than folding up the tents and whining that someone needs to come up with a plan.
Betsy M
My understanding is that 1,200 jobs have been lost on the island of Lanai, and more will come as the island shuts down. The residents’ panic in Lanai City (population around 3,000) must be horrendous. I’m trying to see the bright side and two things that come to mind:
a) The coral reefs will have an opportunity to regenerate.
b) The current government will go through a complete metamorphosis, assuming there are citizens still around to govern.
I know this news must be difficult for you to share with us, but I thank you again for your accurate information.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Betsy.
Thank you.
Aloha.
Rob L.
United Airlines has announced 16,000 furloughs company wide, starting Oct 1. I don’t know how many of those are in Hawaii, but it seems it would be a substantial number. Ruth’s Chris Kauai has announced it is closing permanently.
Tom
Lahaina Ruth’s Crist also.
Greg K
I hope all is well before I come last weekend of January.
Patricia D.
Really???
Chris A
This is staggering, but doesn’t take into consideration the large number of musicians and entertainers that live and work in Hawaii nei…they are mostly self-employed, independent contractors. I pray that whatever the “new normal” will be for Hawaii, it won’t be so dependent upon tourism and importing goods and foods.
Travis
They could end this by opening up the state and getting rid of the 14 day quarantine. The CDC has removed the requirement for the 14 day quarantine so why is Hawaii still doing it? Time to get on with life. People need jobs to survive and the government can’t keep bailing you out.
Sheila T
Amen!
Matt J.
Hawaii brought this on themselves with the unnecessary lock downs. It is yet another state that thinks they can influence the 2020 elections by making their own citizens suffer.
Nita C
Exactly! And most likely the State Leaders are waiting fo a government bailout as thousands are pushed onto the welfare rolls, which is what most Liberal state leaders droll over as now they have a permanent underclass they “own”, as big government is now the “daddy’. Time for the citizens of the Great State of Hawaii to rise up and peacefully protest this devastation that will affect so many hard-working families for many years. Most people want to work, support their families, and live in peace and safety. Kind of hard to do that if your state is in perpetual lockdown. Thank you Beat of Hawaii for honestly reporting what is going on, it must be completely heart-breaking to witness. I appreciate your candor.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Nita.
Thank you.
Aloha.
Bob G
Why aren’t you beating down the Governors door for reasonable solutions
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From what resort is the poolside picture taken for this issue?
So sorry for what Covid has done to the island economy. When we can travel to you again, we will boost our participation and tipping to make up for this year. We miss you all.
Sending our warm ALOHA!
Hi Vicky.
That is the Mauna Kea Resort.
Aloha.
There is an incredible difference between South Dakota (granted very different state) and Hawaii. South Dakota has not been shut down during the pandemic.
Wonder if she’s trying to ‘poach’ some tourists who would normally head to Hawaii?
Hope the Hawaii state government can figure out a solution.
We are considering visiting. It’s not Hawai’i but what a beautiful state to explore.
Ironic you would say thus…We were scheduled two different times, May and September, of this year to vacation in Kauai, but had to cancel both times, understandably. Just returned from Mt. Rushmore and Colorado during the time that we were supposed to be in Kauai the second time. We have rescheduled for Kauai for May 2021 and hope it is open then and safe for the Hawaiians for us to visit and support local businesses.
LOL. I’m one Hawaii tourist that South Dakota got. I cancelled Hawaii for a driving trip to the Plains states including South Dakota.
Don’t depend on the government to solve the problems. It is they who caused them in the first place. There has got to be an abundance of collective wisdom in the Islands that can come up with a plan, rather than folding up the tents and whining that someone needs to come up with a plan.
My understanding is that 1,200 jobs have been lost on the island of Lanai, and more will come as the island shuts down. The residents’ panic in Lanai City (population around 3,000) must be horrendous. I’m trying to see the bright side and two things that come to mind:
a) The coral reefs will have an opportunity to regenerate.
b) The current government will go through a complete metamorphosis, assuming there are citizens still around to govern.
I know this news must be difficult for you to share with us, but I thank you again for your accurate information.
Hi Betsy.
Thank you.
Aloha.
United Airlines has announced 16,000 furloughs company wide, starting Oct 1. I don’t know how many of those are in Hawaii, but it seems it would be a substantial number. Ruth’s Chris Kauai has announced it is closing permanently.
Lahaina Ruth’s Crist also.
I hope all is well before I come last weekend of January.
Really???
This is staggering, but doesn’t take into consideration the large number of musicians and entertainers that live and work in Hawaii nei…they are mostly self-employed, independent contractors. I pray that whatever the “new normal” will be for Hawaii, it won’t be so dependent upon tourism and importing goods and foods.
They could end this by opening up the state and getting rid of the 14 day quarantine. The CDC has removed the requirement for the 14 day quarantine so why is Hawaii still doing it? Time to get on with life. People need jobs to survive and the government can’t keep bailing you out.
Amen!
Hawaii brought this on themselves with the unnecessary lock downs. It is yet another state that thinks they can influence the 2020 elections by making their own citizens suffer.
Exactly! And most likely the State Leaders are waiting fo a government bailout as thousands are pushed onto the welfare rolls, which is what most Liberal state leaders droll over as now they have a permanent underclass they “own”, as big government is now the “daddy’. Time for the citizens of the Great State of Hawaii to rise up and peacefully protest this devastation that will affect so many hard-working families for many years. Most people want to work, support their families, and live in peace and safety. Kind of hard to do that if your state is in perpetual lockdown. Thank you Beat of Hawaii for honestly reporting what is going on, it must be completely heart-breaking to witness. I appreciate your candor.
Hi Nita.
Thank you.
Aloha.
Why aren’t you beating down the Governors door for reasonable solutions