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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A well-known restaurant chain in Hawaii is leaving the islands.
Sunday was the last day to eat at Outback Steakhouse in Hawaii.
The company suddenly announced on Saturday that all three locations — in Kapolei, Kona and Waipio — would permanently close, giving little notice to staff.
Many customers flocked to the restaurant on its last day – especially to use their gift cards.
“I mean, if they’re going to abandon us, I mean, they’re not going to get my money, too,” said customer Derrick Horiuchi.
The company that owns Outback Steakhouse said in a statement, “Closing a restaurant is never easy. This was a business decision and is not a reflection of the management or staff. All employees will receive severance pay.”
“It’s just sad for the workers, especially, you know, what a week notice maybe or a day notice,” said Romeo Ibrar, another customer.
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Moderate to locally breezy trades will taper off today and tomorrow, becoming light and variable by this weekend.
Shower activity will be kept to a minimum with just a few windward and mauka clouds and showers through the end of the week. Next week, models begin to hint at a front developing, which may bring precipitation to the Hawaiian islands.
The current N/NE swell is dropping, moderate NW pulses are due over the weekend. South shores will continue to get minor pulses through the weekend.
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Earth, Wind & Fire is scheduled to perform at the Blaisdell Arena for one night in June to help fund local flooding relief efforts.
The concert is set for Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m. Organizers said there will be no opening act, and all proceeds will be donated to help those impacted by the Kona low storms.
Earth, Wind & Fire was founded in 1969 by musician Maurice White. They have since created eight number-one hits and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.
Out of 23 albums released, eight have earned Double Platinum status, and the group has won 9 Grammy Awards.
Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Hawaii residents will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets during an exclusive online-only presale beginning Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m.
Mainland attendees and Blaisdell Box Office customers will be able to purchase tickets starting Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m.
Up to eight tickets may be purchased by one patron. Children younger than five years old will not be allowed to attend.
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