Government offices, schools and a number of businesses will close their doors for the upcoming Christmas holiday Friday, Dec. 25. Some businesses will close on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, while others will be open or observing modified hours.   Government • Federal offices: Closed Christmas Da...

Near the beginning of 2020, I sat down to write a short “President’s Message,” to appear as an introduction to the Chamber’s annual magazine and relocation guide. I have written a similar message each of the nearly 10 years I have had the privilege of working for the Chamber and the members we serve...

As you read this, we will be basically one week out from Christmas. Hard to believe, but that blessed and magical time of the year has really arrived as a hopeful respite from the anger and frustrations surrounding COVID-19, elections, the pipeline and the alternate truck route. For the hospitality ...

In the spirit of full disclosure, I required tutoring assistance to make it through the two semesters of economics that were required as part my colle...

At the National Museum of the Pacific War, we learn how the greatest generation sacrificed so much for the good of the country during World War II. Th...

Traditions are a curious thing. Our perceptions of and fervor around them often have more to do with our own recent memory than actual historical, cul...