Neiman Marcus is closing its Ala Moana store. This closure will eliminate 161 positions. The luxury retailer's parent company filed notice. It is exiting the Hawaii market. This action is part of bankruptcy restructuring. Honolulu, Hawaii ... — read more
DFS Group Exits Hawaii, Lays Off 183 Staff
DFS Group is dismissing 183 employees. These layoffs will affect its three Hawaii locations. The duty-free retailer plans to exit the Hawaii market. This departure follows 63 years of state operations. Employee dismissals are scheduled from March to... — read more
Hawaiian Airlines Cuts Over 400 Honolulu Jobs Post-Merger
Hawaiian Airlines is eliminating over 400 nonunion positions. These job cuts primarily affect administrative and operational support staff in Honolulu. The layoffs are a direct result of the company's merger with Alaska Air Group. Affected employees... — read more
Hawaii Economy Faces Downturn, Job Cuts Predicted
Hawaii's economy is sliding toward a mild recession. Job losses are expected across multiple sectors. Economists made this forecast. However, some bright spots exist. These could help soften the economic blow. ... — read more
Shutdown Drives Up U.S. Unemployment Filings
Initial claims for U.S. unemployment benefits increased last week. Economists estimate applications rose to 235,000 for the week ending October 4. This increase is linked to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. Contractors and federal workers are... — read more
Hawaiian Ice Co. Anticipates Layoffs Due to Sale
Hawaiian Ice Co. issued a warning to the state. This warning concerned potential job reductions. The company is moving forward with plans for a sale. The sale was expected around April 1st. This information was detailed in a state filing. Hawaii
Kauai Coffee Job Cuts Postponed During Lease Talks
Massimo Zanetti and Brue Baukol are in negotiations. These discussions concern Kauai Coffee. Layoffs previously set for Saturday are now postponed. Terminations will not occur before April 18. The delay stems from long-term lease... — read more
Hawaiian Airlines Reduces Nonunion Workforce by 48
Hawaiian Airlines will eliminate 48 nonunion positions. These job cuts are scheduled for May and June. This marks the fourth round of layoffs since the Alaska Air Group acquisition. A total of 418 employees have been laid off across these rounds. The... — read more
Kauai Coffee Shuts Kalaheo Operations, 136 Employees Affected
Kauai Coffee Company will close its Kalaheo operations. This closure will eliminate 136 jobs. Employee terminations will occur from April 18 to May 2, 2026. The company is negotiating a new lease for its coffee farm. The company cites an involuntary... — read more
Hawaii’s layoff rate decreased between October and November 2025.
In November 2025, 1.4% of people employed in Hawaii were laid off or discharged, a lower rate than October. Compared to the national numbers, the November 2025 rate in Hawaii was higher, meaning a higher share of the Hawaii working population was... — read more
2025 WARN Notices
December 15, 2025 – JINYA Hawaii. inc. (dba JINYA Ramen Bar – Honolulu), opens in a new tab December 11, 2025 – 5 Minute Pharmacy LLC, opens in a new tab December 1, 2025 – Autocraft Hawaii LLC , opens in a new tab November 26, 2025 – Zetton Inc... — read more
Polynesian Cultural Center announces layoffs in Laie
The Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii will lay off 10 percent of its full time staff, about 15 to 25 employees, citing a tourism downturn and reduced attendance. Notices indicate employment ends Sept 30, 2025. Regional forecasts point to... — read more
Still unfolding
Federal job cuts are hitting Hawaii. NOAA workers are impacted. The layoffs are part of a broader federal downsizing. Details on how many jobs will be lost are still unfolding. This comes as other major stories unfold across the islands. Stay... — read more
Any updates about layoffs in the State of Hawaii?
Anybody knows more here, I am interested about layoffs in Hawaii county but if you have a list that shows job cuts in other counties, please share.