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Hawaii: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Hawaii in 2024

By Aloha State News | Apr 22, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Hawaii in 2024.

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Completion of Pa‘akea Road Improvements delayed to Fall 2025 due to land acquisition issues

By Aloha State News | Apr 22, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has provided an update on the ongoing Pa‘akea Road Improvements, aimed at offering an additional access route along a 6-mile stretch between Nānākuli and Māʻiliʻili Beach.

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Which type of Hawaii companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2024?

By Aloha State News | Apr 21, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 56 inspections at 55 Food and Cosmetics companies from Hawaii in 2024.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry file 2 petitions in Hawaii throughout 2024

By Aloha State News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 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 Department of Transportation announces nighttime freeway ramp closures in April

By Aloha State News | Apr 17, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced nightly closures of the Hālawa and H-3 Freeway off-ramps from the westbound Moanalua Freeway.

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Travelers reminded of quarantine on ʻōhiʻa from Hawai‘i Island for Merrie Monarch Festival

By Aloha State News | Apr 17, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has issued a reminder for travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo from April 20 to 26, 2025.

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Hawaii DOT advises planning for Easter, Merrie Monarch Festival airport congestion

By Aloha State News | Apr 17, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) warns travelers about expected high traffic at state airports during the Easter weekend and the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival.

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Hawai‘i DOT set to reopen Kekaulike Avenue ahead of schedule after repairs

By Aloha State News | Apr 15, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that Kekaulike Avenue in Kula will reopen on April 17, 2025.

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Potential tax changes threaten Hawaii small businesses, NFIB warns

By Aloha State News | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses, issued a report on the potential impacts of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Hawaii on April 15, 2025.

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Hawai‘i continues efforts against coconut rhinoceros beetle in Kona

By Aloha State News | Apr 15, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has been collaborating with the County of Hawai‘i Public Works Department since January 2025 to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) after its detection in Kona.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry file 3 petitions in Hawaii throughout 2024

By Aloha State News | Apr 14, 2025

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in Hawaii submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Hawaii companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Aloha State News | Apr 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at 10 Food and Cosmetics companies from Hawaii in the first quarter of 2025.

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Hawaii's combined tax revenues up 1.3% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Aloha State News | Apr 11, 2025

Hawaii collected $3 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Modular homes for wildfire survivors set for transport in Hawaii next week

By Aloha State News | Apr 11, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has informed highway users of potential traffic delays due to the transportation of modular homes for wildfire survivors.

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Q3 2024: Hawaii's combined tax revenues up 1.3% since Q2 2024

By Aloha State News | Apr 10, 2025

Hawaii collected $3 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Hawaii ranks 24th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Aloha State News | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Hawaii reported 364 teacher vacancies, equating to 21 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 24th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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Poll shows strong support for the 20% small business deduction's continuation

By Aloha State News | Apr 9, 2025

A recent poll from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a leading small business advocacy group, highlights substantial bipartisan support for the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, underscoring its significance to the U.S. economy.

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Eastbound Farrington Highway to close for Maʻipalaoa Bridge work on April 27

By Aloha State News | Apr 8, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced a full closure of eastbound lanes on Farrington Highway.

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Hawaii's Wailua Plantation bridge set for full closure due to panel replacements

By Aloha State News | Apr 8, 2025

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has announced the upcoming full closure of the Wailua Plantation Bridge, also known as the Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Memorial Bridge.

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Lane shifts announced for Lahaina Bypass due to roadwork beginning April 10

By Aloha State News | Apr 8, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced lane shifts on the Lahaina Bypass due to road striping and pavement marker installation.