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Modular homes to be moved to Lahaina for wildfire victims next week

By Aloha State News | Mar 28, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced potential traffic delays as modular homes are transported for wildfire survivors next week.

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Traffic delays expected on Kaʻahumanu Avenue due to asphalt repairs, warns HDOT

By Aloha State News | Mar 28, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that highway users should anticipate traffic delays on Monday, March 31, due to scheduled asphalt repair work on Kaʻahumanu Avenue (Route 32) in Kahului.

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Intermittent Kūhiō Highway closures announced for Hanalei Hill project April 1-2

By Aloha State News | Mar 28, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that Kūhiō Highway will undergo intermittent full closures between the Hanalei Fire Station and ʻŌhiki Road.

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Lane closures planned for H-1 Freeway sign maintenance in 2025

By Aloha State News | Mar 28, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced its destination sign maintenance plan for the H-1 Freeway, starting in April 2025.

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HDOT announces weekend closures for H-1 Freeway/Airport Viaduct repairs

By Aloha State News | Mar 27, 2025

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced full closures of certain on- and off-ramps on the H-1 Freeway/Airport Viaduct over the next two weekends.

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H-201 Moanalua Freeway closure extended through end of May for maintenance

By Aloha State News | Mar 27, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the extension of the nightly full closure of the westbound Moanalua Freeway from the Middle Street overpass to the Fort Shafter/Kaua Street on-ramp.

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Fort Barrette Road lane closures continue for railroad upgrades

By Aloha State News | Mar 27, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the continuation of lane closures on Fort Barrette Road between Kapolei Parkway and Kama‘aha Avenue.

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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.