Hawaiʻi DOT has released a draft plan for a roughly $50M upgrade to Kawaihae Harbor to ease truck congestion, expand yard space and modernize lighting and utilities. Public comments are open through May 26.

Lake Charles broke ground on a $2.3B replacement of the aging I‑10 Calcasieu River Bridge, a public‑private project that will add lanes, a new interchange and tolling.

Federal filings show a loose front-seat pivot bolt prompted a recall covering about 179,698 Ford Broncos and Rangers; dealers will fix affected seats free of charge.

Metro has expanded Tap. Ride. Go. contactless payments to station parking, starting at College Park. Riders must use the same card for rail and parking to qualify for discounts.

A coalition of low‑cost carriers asked Washington for $2.5 billion in targeted relief to offset surging jet‑fuel costs, offering warrants that could convert to equity.

Owners near Dupont Circle say the Connecticut Avenue deckover has slashed customers and revenue; the BID is asking the D.C. Council for $2M in rent relief.

Nissan is recalling nearly 48,000 2009–2010 Cubes after regulators found the driver's air‑bag inflator can detach during deployment. Dealers will inspect and replace affected inflators free; owner letters go out in late May.

Federal regulators warn impairment‑detecting sensors aren’t ready even as Congress kept a mandate that could put them in new cars. The debate over privacy and safety is only getting louder.

Analyses show Washington Dulles ranks among the priciest U.S. airports for domestic tickets, and experts say hub economics and limited low-cost competition help explain why.

A DOT watchdog says the FAA needs to do more after bird strikes sent smoke into 737 Max cockpits. Regulators and manufacturers are racing to certify a software fix.

Mitsubishi widened a liftgate‑strut recall to cover about 108,000 Outlander SUVs after corrosion in the gas springs could make the hatch drop. Dealers will replace both struts free and owners will be notified in June.

Alaska and American Airlines are in preliminary talks to expand their West Coast partnership into international joint ventures, a move that would broaden Seattle’s direct global links. Regulators and courts will be watching closely.

Trump plans to nominate Serco executive David Cummins to lead the TSA as the agency struggles with a prolonged DHS funding lapse and hundreds of officer departures.