The discouraging word: The Unite Here Local 5 hotel workers strike has entered its second month, passing a threshold not often seen in Hawaii or elsewhere any more. But there have been reports of progress in the labor dispute at hotels managed by Marriott. The union has reported settlements in Oakland and Detroit, while the walkout continues in six other cities.

The strike here began Oct. 8, when talks broke down between the union and Kyo-ya Hotels and Resorts, owner of Marriott in Hawaii. There are 2,700 workers — and many tourists — hoping for a breakthrough soon.

100 years after WWI armistice

A daylong Veterans Day event is slated for Sunday at the War Memorial Natatorium in Waikiki to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, when Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allied powers that stopped the fighting. Several months before the Nov. 11, 1918 armistice, some 5,500 Hawaii National Guard soldiers had mobilized for active duty at an ‘Iolani Palace ceremony. Those sailors were among some 10,000 residents who became WWI veterans.

In addition to the traditional presentation of colors, concerts and fireworks, the centennial event will feature a late-morning ringing of “Bells of Peace” honoring armistice — at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.