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Hawai‘i DOT announces night lane closures on Honoapiʻilani Highway

By Aloha State News | Feb 21, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced potential traffic delays due to night lane closures at the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kapunakea Street in Lahaina.

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Kalaniana‘ole Highway to close overnight for slope maintenance

By Aloha State News | Feb 21, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a complete closure of Kalaniana‘ole Highway (Route 72) between Lunalilo Home Road and Kealahou Street.

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Modular homes transport may cause traffic delays for Hawaii residents

By Aloha State News | Feb 21, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced potential traffic delays as modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported from Kahului to the Ka Laʻi Ola housing site in Lahaina.

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Hawai‘i DOT plans traffic emergency zone on Kalaniana‘ole Highway

By Aloha State News | Feb 20, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) plans to declare a traffic emergency zone on Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Route 72, between Lānaʻi Lookout and Hālona Lookout.

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Hawai'i DOT schedules virtual meetings for land transportation plan updates

By Aloha State News | Feb 19, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced virtual public meetings to discuss updates to the Regional Long-Range Land Transportation Plans for Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island.

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Modular homes for wildfire survivors en route to Lahaina this week

By Aloha State News | Feb 18, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced potential traffic delays due to the transportation of modular homes for wildfire survivors from Kahului to Lahaina.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Hawaii employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?

By Aloha State News | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Hawaii, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Traffic advisory issued for Kūhiō Highway near Big Save Kapaʻa

By Aloha State News | Feb 14, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a temporary single lane closure on Kūhiō Highway at the Big Save Kapaʻa intersection.

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Hawai‘i DOT proposes amendments to transportation improvement program for fiscal years 2025-2028

By Aloha State News | Feb 14, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced proposed amendments to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2025 to 2028.

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Hawai‘i raises $849M through historic bond issuance for airport upgrades

By Aloha State News | Feb 14, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a successful bond issuance by the state’s Airports System, raising $849 million.

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Night lane closures scheduled for paving work on Ka‘ahumanu Ave

By Aloha State News | Feb 14, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced night lane closures on Kaʻahumanu Avenue for paving work related to the Maui Palms Hampton Inn project.

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Small business optimism dips slightly; remains above long-term average

By Aloha State News | Feb 11, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Economic Trends Report, indicating a slight decline in optimism among small business owners across the United States.

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Live fire exercises scheduled at Kona and Hilo airports next week

By Aloha State News | Feb 7, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that live fire training exercises will take place at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole and the Hilo International Airport.

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Hawaiʻi DOT begins night work on Farrington Highway for safety improvements

By Aloha State News | Feb 7, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the start of night work on Farrington Highway, extending from Nānākuli to Kapolei.

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Analysis: Hawaii among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Aloha State News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Aloha State News shows that Hawaii is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Modular homes for wildfire survivors prompt traffic alerts in Hawaii

By Aloha State News | Feb 6, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced potential traffic delays as modular homes are transported to aid wildfire survivors in Lahaina.

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Hawai‘i DOT announces traffic delays due to highway lane closures

By Aloha State News | Feb 6, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced potential traffic delays due to lane closures at the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) and Kapunakea Street in Lahaina.

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Hawaii experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Aloha State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Hawaii experienced a 20.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Hawaii Secretary of State Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Aloha State News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Hawaii Secretary of State on February 5, 2025.

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Kūhiō Highway single-lane closure begins February 11 for slope stabilization

By Aloha State News | Feb 5, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a 24/7 single-lane closure on Kūhiō Highway, Route 560, between the Waikoko Bridge and the Lumahaʻi Trailhead near mile post 4.7.