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Oahu shuts non-essential offices as storm threat looms
local1 day ago

Oahu shuts non-essential offices as storm threat looms

With heavy rain and gusty winds forecast, Hawaii officials ordered all non-essential state and city offices closed on Friday to prioritize safety, while emergency personnel continue to work and hearings are postponed. Emergency shelters will open (pet-friendly), public facilities like parks and zoos close, and residents are urged to stay home, prepare for possible power outages, and monitor alerts as transportation disruptions may occur. The Legislature will maintain operations.

Wendy’s trims Colorado Springs footprint amid nationwide restructuring
business28 days ago

Wendy’s trims Colorado Springs footprint amid nationwide restructuring

Wendy’s permanently closed at least three Colorado Springs locations—222 N Wahsatch Ave, the corner of East Platte and Wahsatch downtown, and 3036 W Colorado Ave in Old Colorado City—with a fourth at 1104 E. Fillmore St observed later, as part of a nationwide Project Fresh footprint optimization. The company said the closures are meant to strengthen performance for sustainable, long‑term growth and noted Wendy’s is reducing its U.S. store count by a mid‑single digits percentage; there are 118 Wendy’s in Colorado, including 13 in the Colorado Springs area.

Hawaii Braces for Severe Storms as Statewide Closures and Emergency Measures Activate
public-safety2 months ago

Hawaii Braces for Severe Storms as Statewide Closures and Emergency Measures Activate

Governor Josh Green issued an Emergency Proclamation as a significant storm system threatens heavy rain, flash floods, and damaging winds across Hawaii, prompting statewide closures on Monday (state offices, DOE schools, UH campuses, Legislature, and courthouses) with administrative leave for state employees and extended filing deadlines to Tuesday; residents should prepare, sign up for local alerts, monitor HIEMA and NWS, and follow county guidance.

Pizza Hut to Close 250 Underperforming Stores in Yum! Brands Revamp
business2 months ago

Pizza Hut to Close 250 Underperforming Stores in Yum! Brands Revamp

Pizza Hut, part of Yum! Brands, will shutter about 250 underperforming locations in the first half of 2026 as part of Hut Forward, a broader strategy including marketing upgrades, technology modernization and franchise changes. The company operates about 19,872 Pizza Hut locations globally (roughly 6,300 in the U.S.), with 170 in Illinois; specific closing locations were not announced.

Metro Atlanta braces for snow: cancellations and closures spread across North Georgia
weather2 months ago

Metro Atlanta braces for snow: cancellations and closures spread across North Georgia

A winter storm is forecast to bring 2 to 6 inches of snow to metro Atlanta and much of North Georgia, triggering multiple Winter Storm Warnings and Extreme Cold advisories across numerous counties and prompting widespread event cancellations and school closures this weekend, including Braves Fest and several county districts; check the official closings page for updates.

Valley grocers trim Sunday hours ahead of winter weather
local-news2 months ago

Valley grocers trim Sunday hours ahead of winter weather

Grocery stores in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys are reducing Sunday hours ahead of a wintry weather forecast: ALDI Warren will open at noon (and ALDI Hermitage similarly opens at noon); Nemenz IGA in Struthers and Save A Lot locations in Struthers, Youngstown, Columbiana, and Sharon will close at noon; Giant Eagle and Market District stores will close at 4 p.m. Warming centers are being set up in some communities.