Road closures for tree trimming in Wailua and Kapa‘a are scheduled from January 6-13, with partial lane closures and no parking allowed in work zones.

Parking restrictions will be enforced along Kamehameha Highway for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, with no parking from ‘Ili‘ohu Place to the Mission of Saints Peter & Paul Church, starting Dec. 21 at 10 p.m.

Hawai‘i DOT seeks to declare a traffic emergency on Kamehameha V Highway on Moloka‘i due to severe erosion, with a public meeting scheduled for community input.

The Maui District Highways office will be closed on Dec. 26th and 27th for electrical work, but services will still be available by phone. The office will reopen on Dec. 30th.

Roadwork on Kuli Road in Lāwa‘i is extended to December 20th, causing potential delays, due to tree trimming for public safety. Commuters should seek alternatives and expect lane closures between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. near Kaumuali‘i Highway.

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.