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6 days ago
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Panda Express part of new improvements made at HNL
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Brand new restaurants and improvements are coming to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The Hawai'i Department of Transportation highlighted new improvements to Terminal 1 as part of a continuing effort to enhance the passenger experience for the traveling public. HNL takes off: Upgrades to modernize Honolulu's aging airport HDOT partnered with Hawaiian Airlines to unveil new restroom facilities and a breakroom for TSA employees. 'This project is more than just a construction milestone, it's a testament to the power of partnership,' said Monica Kobayashi, managing director for airport operations, Hawaiian Airlines. 'By working together, Hawaiian Airlines and the HDOT were able to pool resources, share expertise and deliver a project that benefits everyone who passes through this terminal. It's a model of collaboration that allows us to move faster, work smarter and achieve more than we could alone.' Check out more news from around Hawaii Hawaiian Airlines' total investment in this project was $14 million. Kobayashi also added, 'Everybody here knows that our budget is focused on our runways and taxiways. We wanna make sure those areas are safe first before we start pushing money in different areas. But everybody's been seeing those small improvements that we've been making to the terminals to make sure the visitor experience is highlighted as well.' Additionally, HDOT and its food and beverage concessionaire partner, HMSHost, celebrated the opening of the first of two new Panda Express restaurants at HNL, with the second to be located in the food court in Terminal 2. The second location is set to open in August. HMSHost is also upgrading furniture at its food and beverage outlets in Terminal 1 and expects to open Waialua Café and Bar in the Mauka Terminal by the end of this year. 'We are extremely excited to bring our travelers a well-recognized and sought-after brand in Panda Express, delivering flavors that are a combination of Chinese roots with an American taste, serving dishes that are authentically American Chinese,' said Chris Kadohiro, director of operations for HMSHost. 'The addition of Panda Express in the interisland terminal, as well as the Terminal 2 location coming in August, will allow us to increase passenger satisfaction and provide them great comfort food as they travel.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Along with these improvements, additional dining experiences are also on the way. Details for the new restaurants will be provided at a later date. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Hannah Kobayashi breaks silence six months after disappearance, father's suicide
LOS ANGELES - If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 988 or chat at The Brief Hannah Kobayashi has seemingly addressed her father's suicide six months after her disappearance gained nationwide attention. The Hawaii native was reported missing in November and was later found to have been on a solo trip to Mexico unaware of the search. Kobayashi's family revealed on Dec. 11 that Hannah had been "found safe" following what police later called a "voluntary disappearance" into Mexico. Hannah Kobayashi, who made headlines last year after she apparently went missing after failing to catch a connecting flight to New York City from Los Angeles, is speaking out for the first time almost six months after her voluntary disappearance. What we know Kobayashi recently spoke out about "loss and pain and suffering" in a series of Instagram Stories posted over the weekend which have since disappeared. In a video shared by the Daily Mail, Kobayashi thanked "every single person who dedicated time and energy into looking for me" amid the search, adding, "Every day is such a gift, especially after such loss and pain and suffering. We should all learn to be kind to one another." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Hannah Kobayashi: Hawaii woman who temporarily went missing found safe, family says On May 4, Kobayashi returned to social media by sharing a black and white picture along with the caption, "For all that i have yet to say, the love in my heart remains the same, for every being that exists and those to come..." "To go deep within and bear witness to your unwaivering resilience is a true remembrance. more powerful than you could ever imagine. rise up against tyranny, rise up against hate," she wrote. "Overcome fear~and nothing will ever stop you from becoming that in which you are destined." Dig deeper Amid the search for Kobayashi, her father, Ryan Kobayashi, who was in town aiding in the search for his daughter, was found dead in a parking lot near Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 24. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner's report, his manner of death was listed as suicide. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Father of Hannah Kobayashi found dead near LAX In the comments section of her recent Instagram post, Kobayashi responded to a discussion about why she didn't go to her father's funeral. "You don't know the whole story. my intention in this post is to acknowledge that I am going to speak about my experience — and to stand up against all the hate that was cast upon me. I hope that in your darkest hours, you are shown compassion and love versus hate and judgment," she wrote. The backstory Kobayashi was reported missing by her family on Nov. 12 after she did not board a connecting flight from Maui to New York City. Her phone last pinged at LAX on Nov. 11, where she was seen talking to an American Airlines agent but did not board a flight. During a press conference on Dec. 2, LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell said they had determined Kobayashi voluntarily crossed the border into Mexico on Nov. 12 based on surveillance footage, and urged her to contact family. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Hannah Kobayashi returns to US from Mexico weeks after 'voluntary disappearance' in Los Angeles Authorities said based on their investigation, Kobayashi left LAX and went to Union Station, where she was also seen on surveillance camera. There, she bought a bus ticket to Mexico. Relatives said they were investigating the possibility that Kobayashi may have been involved in a green card marriage scam after her mother reportedly found immigration documents at her Maui home. It's unclear if this claim is valid. Her family offered refunds to anyone who donated to the GoFundMe page that raised nearly $50,000 for search efforts and her family's funeral. Kobayashi returned to the U.S. from Mexico on Dec. 15. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Hannah Kobayashi: Missing woman safely crossed U.S.-Mexico border, LAPD says She told People magazine that she had been unaware of the media coverage of her disappearance. "My focus now is on my healing, my peace and my creativity," Kobayashi said. What's next Speaking to SFGate on Monday, Kobayashi said she'd eventually share more details regarding her voluntary disappearance soon. "Given my particular situation on the other side of my experience, I understand how some people would choose to cast me in a negative light, but I know who I am, I know my truth and one day, I will share it," she said on Instagram, the publication reported. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Family of woman who went missing on cross-country vacation says cryptic texts sent from phone unlike her "I do believe that we can all learn to be kinder to one another because we never really know what someone else has been through unless we've walked in their shoes," she added. The Source Information for this story is from the Instagram account of Hannah Kobayashi and previous FOX 11 reports.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Hannah Kobayashi breaks silence after her disappearance and father's suicide
Hannah Kobayashi, a Hawaii woman who went missing from Los Angeles International Airport in November, kicking off an international search before resurfacing in Mexico a month later, spoke out on social media this week about her 'loss, pain and suffering.' 'Hi, everyone. I just want to come on here and take the time to say how grateful I am for everyone. Every single person who dedicated time and energy into looking for me,' she wrote in an Instagram Story. 'Every day is such a gift. Especially, after such loss and pain and suffering,' she said in the post. 'We should all learn to be kind to one another.' Kobayashi, 31, was traveling from Hawaii to New York when she disappeared in Los Angeles during a layover on Nov. 8. While her family feared she was abducted or worse, police described her disappearance as 'voluntary' when video emerged of her crossing the border into Mexico days later. However, before she made contact with her family, her worried father, Ryan Kobayashi, traveled to California in search of her but died by suicide roughly two weeks later. He appeared to have jumped from a parking structure near LAX. Upon her return in December, Kobayashi said she was 'unaware' of the commotion she had kicked up and asked for privacy. 'I was unaware of everything that was happening in the media while I was away, and I am still processing it all. I kindly ask for respect for myself, my family and my loved ones as I navigate through this challenging time,' she said in a statement. She offered a little more in an interview with the SFGate on Monday. 'Given my particular situation on the other side of my experience, I understand how some people would choose to cast me in a negative light, but I know who I am, I know my truth and one day, I will share it,' Kobayashi told the outlet over Instagram. 'I do believe that we can all learn to be kinder to one another because we never really know what someone else has been through unless we've walked in their shoes.' She more directly addressed her situation in the comments of a different Instagram post after someone asked why she missed her father's funeral. 'You don't know the whole story. My intention in this post is to acknowledge that I am going to speak about my experience — and to stand up against all the hate that was cast upon me,' Kobayashi responded to her critic. 'I hope that in your darkest hours, you are shown compassion and love versus hate and judgment.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Hannah Kobayashi will tell her side of story after disappearance
Editor's Note: This article contains discussions of suicide. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can find resources in your area on the National Crisis Line website or by calling 988. (NewsNation) — Hannah Kobayashi, who was missing for weeks last year, has said on social media that she is ready to speak out and will share her story of what happened. The 30-year-old photographer failed to board a connecting flight in Los Angeles and was reported missing by her family. Kobayashi was seen on surveillance cameras in the LA area for a few days after missing her flight and sent what her family described as 'strange' texts before turning her phone off. Hannah Kobayashi: Timeline of missing Maui woman's case An extensive search was launched, and during the search effort, her father died by suicide. Photos of Kobayashi getting married also surfaced during the search, leading to speculation that she may have been the victim of a scam. Kobayashi was declared a voluntary missing person days later after she was seen crossing into Mexico. Authorities later confirmed she was safe, and she returned to the U.S. in December. At the time, Kobayashi said she was unaware of the media attention on her case. Diddy's ex-assistant tells jury he set up hotel rooms for 'Freak Offs' Over the weekend, Kobayashi said on Instagram Stories that people should learn to be kind to one another and thanked those who spent time and energy looking for her. She did not directly address her father's suicide or what happened during the time she was out of contact with her family. Kobayashi told SFGate that she does intend to eventually share more details about the incident and tell her side of the story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
20-05-2025
Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi breaks silence months after controversial disappearance
Hannah Kobayashi, who made national headlines when she disappeared in 2024, is speaking publicly after months of silence. In a recent Instagram story, the Hawaii woman thanked those who searched for her and addressed the controversy surrounding her disappearance. "In my statement, I expressed my deepest gratitude for everyone who supported me with love and compassion," Kobayashi wrote. "Anything I say would be scrutinized and picked apart, so I chose to keep it simple, truthful, and from my heart." In November 2024, Kobayashi disappeared after flying from Maui to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). She was scheduled to continue to New York, but never boarded her connecting flight. Police later said they believed she missed the flight intentionally. Weeks later, the LAPD said she was safe in Mexico and her family said she returned safely to the U.S. in December. The disappearance took a tragic turn when Ryan Kobayashi -- Hannah's father -- was discovered dead in a parking lot near LAX after traveling to Los Angeles to help find his daughter. The medical examiner determined that he had died by suicide. The case sparked intense public debate, with some people questioning Kobayashi's actions. One Instagram user, Jina_eastmeetswest, commented under Kobayashi's recent post. "Seek help," they said. "Your selfish and immature behavior cost your dad's life, put your family through immense suffering, and cost public resources. Not once did you take any sort of accountability." She did not reply to this comment. Another user asked Kobayashi why she didn't attend her father's funeral. "We feel like we were fighting for nothing," they wrote. Kobayashi expressed gratitude in her response, but didn't address their question. "Fighting for something you believe in is never for nothing," Kobayashi said on Instagram. "Thank you for everything, truly and sincerely. Kobayashi also told the San Francisco Gate that she plans to share more details about her disappearance soon, saying she wants to address the criticism she's received. Kobayashi didn't respond to ABC News' request for comment. As of Tuesday, Kobayashi has not answered questions about her father's death publicly. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
