Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The HDOT plans to stripe the Kahului Park & Ride lot and asks the public to move their cars accordingly. Two electric vehicle chargers will remain accessible during the process.
Community & Society in ...
Hawaii hotel workers across eight hotels initiated a three-day strike over Labor Day weekend, demanding better wages and staffing, amidst stagnant contract talks.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash and hit-and-run on the H-1 East freeway, with ongoing investigations by the Honolulu Police.
Firefighters extinguished an apartment unit fire at Plantation Hale Suites in Wailua, evacuating the building with no injuries reported. The cause remains under investigation.
HDOT extends the completion of the Maʻipalaoa Bridge project in Hawaiʻi until October 2024, citing safety enhancements to pedestrian pathways as the reason for the delay.
Politics & Govt in ...
Hawaii DHS receives an additional $7.9 million from FEMA to expand its Maui wildfire recovery program, aiming to assist 3,000 households with new disaster case managers and care navigators.
A water main break in Mililani caused traffic disruptions and water service loss to the Mililani Shopping Center, with repair crews responding promptly.
The search for Gary Gushiken, who disappeared while snorkeling in Wailua, has been suspended after three days, despite the considerable efforts of local and federal agencies.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hawaiian residents anticipate wet conditions as tropical cyclones Gilma and Hector, currently weakening, approach the islands, bringing rain over the weekend with minimal threat of strong winds.
Gilbert K. Mata III was arrested in Honolulu after a burglary and chase, facing multiple charges including drug-related offenses. Bail was set at $240,000.
Ciara Kahahane has been appointed as the new First Deputy of Hawaii's Commission on Water Resource Management by Governor Josh Green, pending the Commission's approval.
Magellan Avenue in Hawaii will be closed between Frear Street and Miller Street for emergency repairs from Aug. 26-30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, with detours in place.
Highway 11 in Hawaii is closed between mile markers 57 and 63 due to flooding, with no alternate routes, affecting travel for residents and tourists. Authorities are working to reopen it.