Oahu retailers and restaurants grapple with whether to close Friday in the wake of Hurricane Iselle

Oahu's two largest shopping malls plan to remain open on Friday, when Hurricane Iselle is expected to reach the island, they said at mid-day Thursday. But plans could change depending on the severity of the storm. Iselle was still being classified as a hurricane as it approached the Big Island, and Hurricane Julio was on its tail. At least four Ala Moana Center stores — Kate Spade New York, Kate Spade Saturday, Victoria’s Secret and Big Island Candies — will be closed on Friday, General Manager… Reported by bizjournals 6 hours ago.