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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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

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

By Aloha State News | Mar 25, 2025

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

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.

By Aloha State News | Mar 24, 2025

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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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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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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 transportation department announces emergency repairs to Wailuku Bridge

By Aloha State News | Mar 11, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced emergency repairs and a traffic pattern change for the Wailuku Bridge in Hilo.

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Hawai‘i DOT advises caution during Valley to the Sea Half Marathon

By Aloha State News | Mar 11, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has issued a notice to highway users to exercise caution and anticipate delays on Saturday, March 15, due to the Valley to the Sea Half Marathon.

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Hawaiʻi DOT announces night closure changes for Eastbound H-1 Freeway improvements

By Aloha State News | Mar 11, 2025

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

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50 H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry in Hawaii in 2024

By Aloha State News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, 50 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 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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Hawaiʻi DOT announces weekend lane closures for H-1 Freeway rehabilitation

By Aloha State News | Mar 10, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the closure of three right lanes on the eastbound H-1 Freeway.

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Drainage culvert repairs on Farrington Highway set for March 10

By Aloha State News | Mar 7, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced upcoming drainage culvert work on Farrington Highway in Nanakuli.

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Traffic delays expected in Central Maui due to geotechnical work

By Aloha State News | Mar 7, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced potential traffic delays in Central Maui from March 10 to 14.