Federal authorities investigate plane crash near Royal Kunia
Federal authorities are investigating the crash landing Thursday of a small plane near Royal Kunia Country Club that injured two men. Read more
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Federal authorities investigate Royal Kunia plane crash
A propeller from the plane crashed through the roof of a nearby home on Waiahu Street but no one in the house was injured. Read more
Honolulu City Council to explore tax financing to fund development
A way to stimulate greater economic development on Oahu is currently under Honolulu City Council review. Read more
TheBus, Skyline, Handi-Van phone lines resume after outage
The phone lines are back online after a a brief outage early this morning. Read more
Camera system warning phase for speeders in urban Honolulu starts Monday
The traffic camera program originated from Senate Bill 2443, which became law during the last legislative session, authorizing camera systems to enforce speeding laws at intersections already equipped with red-light safety cameras. Read more
Honolulu Council adopts ban on wheelies for e-bikes, motorcycles
The bill would, however, allow such stunts to be performed as part of a parade, tournament or other activity permitted by the city. The anti-wheelies legislation does not include human-powered, non-motorized bicycles, city officials say. Read more
HART’s $968M budget under Honolulu City Council review
HART’s budgets, expected to take effect July 1 if adopted, show marked increases to debt service on the project’s loans as well as increased labor costs for the over-$10 billion Skyline construction. Read more
Flashing beacon installed at busy Kalihi crosswalk
Officials said this pilot project – considered a “quick-build” — will help Kalihi residents safely cross the street, plus help the city to install, operate and maintain more of these flashing beacon crosswalks. Read more
U.S. ends collective bargaining for 50,000 TSA officers
Sen. Brian Schatz said the move “will mean fewer officers, longer airport screening lines, and a greater threat to public safety and national security.” Read more
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Builder is sought for Iwilei Center redevelopment project
An experienced builder who can convert Iwilei Center’s aging warehouse space into a new mixed-use, transit-oriented development on the edge of downtown Honolulu is now being sought, city officials say. Read more
‘Calculation error’ discovered in Skyline audit
The Office of the City Auditor admitted Wednesday to a significant calculation error found within a recent audit in which it was determined Honolulu’s rail operations continue to suffer poor ridership numbers. Read more
Lane closures scheduled on Kamehameha Highway
The state Department of Transportation announced upcoming lane closures as part of the Kamehameha Highway Drainage and Safety Improvements, also known as the Laniakea Realignment. Read more
City audit finds Honolulu’s Skyline falls short of expectations
In a final report submitted Thursday to Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration, the city auditor determined DTS suffers outstanding deficiencies in its Skyline operations, including over its ridership. Read more
HART board member challenges closed-door meeting policy
In 2022 the state Department of the Attorney General issued an opinion that the board overseeing the city’s rail project has no legal authority to treat board members differently and require legislative appointees to HART to sign new confidentiality agreements. Read more
‘Top 5’ Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge designs proposed
Potential designs for the city’s nearly $63.4 million Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge project were posted to the city Department of Transportation Services’ website this week. Read more
Owners of 3 shuttered businesses sue HART for more than $2 million
A new civil complaint alleges actions taken by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation forced a trio of seafood- related businesses out of business in Chinatown. Read more
Delta plane flips on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18
Three people suffered critical injuries, among them a child. Read more
Work on 2 Hawaii island bridges expected to start this year
A state Department of Transportation official said the bids are coming in higher than the initially anticipated. Read more
Ban on wheelies under Council consideration
Riders of electric bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles will no longer be able to perform stunts on any public street or roadway if a measure targeting such behavior is able to steer its way through the Honolulu City Council. Read more
Committee to hear bills aimed at fixing Hawaii school bus system
In response to parents’ pleas for reliable school transportation, the House Education Committee today will consider bills aimed at preventing a repeat of the abrupt cancellations of 108 bus routes at the start of this year’s school year, which was a repeat of the start of the 2023 school year. Read more
TheBus, Skyline fare increases proposed
The Honolulu Rate Commission is inviting public comment at or before meetings this week to discuss proposed fare increases to its multimodal transportation system, including Skyline, TheBus and TheHandi-Van. Read more
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