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Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Hawaii's HDOT adjusts H-1 freeway weekend closure schedules for the Salt Lake Rehabilitation Project, including additional lane closures on select December weekends.
Hawaii's HDOT reschedules traffic signal mast arm installations on Kailua Road, causing brief intermittent closures on Dec. 8-9, with minor delays expected.
Road repairs and traffic-calming features are being installed on Waiehu Beach Road from Dec. 8-12, causing lane closures and potential delays for drivers.
Community & Society in ...
Winners of the 10th Hawai‘i Annual Code Challenge were announced, showcasing tech solutions by local talents aimed at modernizing state services and supporting the tech community.
Retail & Industry in ...
Chick‑fil‑A’s new Waikīkī outpost will open without a drive‑thru and includes an on‑site event space. Planners say the design aims to limit traffic impacts after earlier congestion complaints.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
KWXX and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense rerouted Hilo radio around Mauna Loa so Kaʻū and South Kona can receive emergency broadcasts. The move fills long-standing coverage gaps on the Big Island.
A new EV charging station is being built at Princeville Library on Kaua'i, funded by the NEVI program and managed by HDOT, with construction ongoing until June 2026.
Weather & Environment in ...
Honolulu's weather is expected to be drier next week with less shower activity and more sunny skies, as per the National Weather Service. Breezy easterlies will ease, and minimal rain is anticipated.
Chris Santos received a 20-year sentence for the manslaughter of Kith Silva-Lacro in a plea deal, with concurrent charges for assault on an officer and firearms.
The Honolulu City Council approved a $1 million settlement to the family of Iremamber Sykap, a 16-year-old shot by police, amid concerns over setting a precedent for law enforcement liability.
Arts & Culture in ...
Broadway star Scarlett Strallen headlines the Maui Pops Holiday Pops at MACC this Sunday, performing holiday standards with the island orchestra. Tickets range from $37 to $80.
Pacific Whale Foundation and partners removed more than 12,000 pounds of marine debris from Maui in 2025, much of it hazardous ghost nets. Here’s what officials say and how to report nets.
Politics & Govt in ...
Governor Josh Green appointed Rachele Lamosao as state Senator for District 19, replacing retired Sen. Henry Aquino, with a focus on education and community engagement.
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