HHFDC agreed to pay $60 million to transfer more than 100 Villages of Kapolei roads — about 24 miles — to the City and County of Honolulu.

A fallen tree and a vehicle crash cut power to hundreds in Haleiwa, Nanakuli and Waianae Monday, with crews working into the evening to restore service.

A midday outage left thousands across Windward Oahu without power and snarled traffic from Kaneohe to Kahuku.

Oahu Transit Services and Teamsters Local 996 reached a four-year deal that includes a 16% pay increase and full employer-paid medical and pension coverage for about 1,400 workers.

A council committee advanced Bill 60 to let HART study rail branches to UH Mānoa and West Oʻahu. Planning would be allowed, but no construction money is included.

Late-night slides on the Hamakua coast snarled traffic along Highway 19 at Laupāhoehoe Gulch as crews moved in to clear debris. Forecasts had warned of heavy rain and flash flooding in the area.

New research and route forecasts show increases in clear‑air turbulence on West Coast–Hawaii flights, raising safety and comfort concerns for travelers.

Longtime Mōʻiliʻili activist Laura Ruby is pushing for a full environmental review as Honolulu advances contractor selection for the Ala Wai pedestrian bridge this week.

HDOT will install NACS connectors at NEVI chargers on Oʻahu and Maui during maintenance this week, creating brief outages while expanding compatibility. The upgraded hubs will keep multiple connector types and remain open 24/7.

A judge ordered mediation in the multimillion-dollar HART vs. Hitachi dispute, setting a Dec. 31, 2026 mediation deadline and an Aug. 9, 2027 trial date if talks fail.

Kainahola Road will have lane closures on February 5 and 6 for guardrail repair, with work hours from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drivers should plan alternate routes.

The Hawaii DOBOR seeks feedback for Mala Boat Ramp upgrades in West Maui, inviting community input through meetings and a feedback window until February 28.

Mānoa road closures are expected in early February for the removal of a hazardous Bodhi tree, with traffic redirected onto Gore Way for up to 10 days.