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Hawaii: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

By Aloha State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Hawaii, providing an average of $1,528 per capita to residents.

Hawai‘i DOT announces lane closure for guardrail work in Lahaina

By Aloha State News | Feb 28, 2025

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

Hawaiʻi DOT extends nightly closure of westbound Moanalua Freeway until March 28

By Aloha State News | Feb 28, 2025

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

Hawaiʻi DOT announces updates on H-1 Freeway improvement projects

By Aloha State News | Feb 28, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the continuation of ongoing improvement projects on the H-1 Freeway.

Lane closure scheduled near Laniakea Beach due to highway improvements

By Aloha State News | Feb 28, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced updates on the Kamehameha Highway Drainage and Safety Improvements, known as the Laniakea Realignment.

Traffic advisory issued for South High Street due to night work

By Aloha State News | Feb 28, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a lane closure at the intersection of South High Street and Kolo Place in Wailuku.

Honolulu safety cameras to start issuing speed warnings on March 1

By Aloha State News | Feb 28, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will begin issuing warnings for speeding violations at ten downtown Honolulu intersections starting March 1, 2025.

Modular homes transported nightly for wildfire survivors in Maui

By Aloha State News | Feb 28, 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.

Death under investigation after incident at Lῑhu‘e Airport

By Aloha State News | Feb 27, 2025

A death is currently under investigation following an incident at Lῑhu‘e Airport involving Airport Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs).

Hawaii launches digital declaration form pilot program on select domestic flights

By Aloha State News | Feb 25, 2025

State leaders in Hawaii have announced the launch of a new pilot program called ʻAkamai Arrival,’ which aims to digitize the state's Plants and Animals Declaration Form.

Honoapiʻilani Highway and Front Street intersection set to reopen

By Aloha State News | Feb 25, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the reopening of the Front Street leg of the Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) and Front Street's northern terminus.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry file 3 petitions in Hawaii throughout 2024

By Aloha State News | Feb 24, 2025

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