The Maui County Council approves the expansion of the Central Maui Landfill and the creation of a new disposal site, purchasing land for $4 million to manage waste and debris from a wildfire.

Scheduled lane closures in Kekaha for roadwork will affect Iwipolena Road, Iwa Street, Moho Road, and Nene Road on Dec. 16-17, with traffic and parking restrictions.

HDOT announced traffic delays in Maui as modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported to the Kilohana temporary group housing site over the next few weeks.

Hawai‘i DOT announces brief lane closures on Moloka’i for pavement assessments on Dec. 17-18, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., to improve road conditions.

McKinley High School began building a new $24 million athletic complex, expected to be complete by September 2026, to enhance its sports programs and community involvement.

A $9.2 million dredging project will clear debris from the Pohoiki Bay boat ramp in Hawaiʻi, disrupted by Kīlauea's eruption, aiming to reconnect communities with their maritime traditions by November 2025.

Hawaiian Airlines is taking over several of Alaska Airlines' West Coast-Hawaii routes and will start new nonstop services from Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul.

The Zipper Lane in O‘ahu will resume operations after mechanical issues caused a one-day shutdown. HDOT made adjustments and now assures a reliable backup system for future use.

Honolulu's selection of a new landfill site over Wahiawā's aquifer has sparked public concern and official dissent due to risks of groundwater contamination.

Maui restores bus stops on the Lahaina Villager route to increase accessibility, including stops near the new FEMA housing project, with updated schedules available online and real-time tracking via an app.

The O‘ahu Zipper Lane will remain closed during the morning rush on December 11 due to mechanical issues, prompting HDOT to advise extra travel time for westside commuters.

Kuli Road will experience lane closures and intermittent full shutdowns for tree trimming on Dec. 16-17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Kaumuali‘i Highway.

Lane and road closures on Pu’uwai Road, Kalaheo, are extended until December 31, 2024, due to waterline work by the Department of Water and Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company.