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How many H-1B petitions made by Hawaii employers were approved during 2024?

By Aloha State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Hawaii were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Hawaii saw 13.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage between 1970 and 2022

By Aloha State News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 18.2% of income in Hawaii. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 27 H-1B petitions in Hawaii throughout 2024

By Aloha State News | Mar 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Hawaii submitted 27 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Hawaiʻi DOT cancels H-1 Eastbound closure due to weather forecast

By Aloha State News | Mar 21, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the cancellation of the continuous weekend closure on the eastbound H-1 Freeway.

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Hawai'i offers free fire ant treatment for O'ahu homeowners

By Aloha State News | Mar 20, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has launched a program offering free treatment for little fire ant (LFA) infestations on residential properties in O‘ahu.

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Lola Donez from Hawaii to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Aloha State News | Mar 18, 2025

Lahaina player represents Hawaii in the tournament.

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Individual income tax puts $1 billion into Hawaii's revenue in Q4, 2023

By Aloha State News | Mar 18, 2025

Individual income taxes in Hawaii reached $1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Traffic delays expected due to sewer testing on Honoapiʻilani Highway

By Aloha State News | Mar 18, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a temporary closure of one northbound lane at the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kapunakea Street.

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Hawaii sees 3 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024

By Aloha State News | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Hawaii submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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5 basketball players from Hawaii to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Aloha State News | Mar 17, 2025

Honolulu has the most players of any city representing Hawaii in the tournament.

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Nighttime lane closures planned for westbound Airport Viaduct due to striping work

By Aloha State News | Mar 17, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that night work will take place on the westbound H-1 Freeway/Airport Viaduct to complete striping operations.

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Hawai‘i DOT warns of potential traffic delays due to geotechnical work in Central Maui

By Aloha State News | Mar 14, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that soil sampling work will be conducted along state highways in Central Maui from March 17 to March 19.

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Hawai‘i DOT warns of traffic delays due to home transport for wildfire survivors

By Aloha State News | Mar 14, 2025

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

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Hawaiʻi DOT delays night closure change for H-1 freeway improvements

By Aloha State News | Mar 14, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a postponement in the change of closure configuration for night work on the Eastbound H-1 Freeway Improvement Project.

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Hawaiʻi DOT cancels weekend closure on H-1 Eastbound due to weather forecast

By Aloha State News | Mar 14, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the cancellation of the planned continuous weekend closure on the eastbound H-1 Freeway.

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Pilot program aims to ease congestion around Honolulu Harbor starting March

By Aloha State News | Mar 13, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) and Young Brothers (YB) are launching a pilot project aimed at reducing congestion around Honolulu Harbor.

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Hawaii ranks 30th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,236 in 2022

By Aloha State News | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hawaii received an average of $11,236 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd lowest in the nation.

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Hawaii ranks 26th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 18.2% in 2022

By Aloha State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 18.2% of income in Hawaii—ranking it the 26th most dependent among U.S. states.

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Hawai'i extends pause on interisland bird transport due to avian influenza concerns

By Aloha State News | Mar 12, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), has announced an extension to the voluntary pause on interisland bird transport.

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Small business optimism declines amid rising uncertainty

By Aloha State News | Mar 11, 2025

Small business owners are facing uncertainty regarding economic conditions, as indicated by the latest Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).