Body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight to Maui
The body was discovered shortly after Flight 202 arrived Tuesday at Maui’s Kahului Airport from Chicago. Read more
Transportation
Coverage of transportation issues in Hawaii, including the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.
Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, causing delays to some flights
The company said it temporarily shut down a router that was causing system malfunctions and also suspended ticket sales for flights departing on Thursday. Read more
Maui police investigate body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight
The body was found in the well of one of the main landing gears after flight 202 landed at Maui’s Kahului Airport on Christmas Eve, United Airlines said. Read more
Feds send another $250M for Honolulu rail construction
Federal officials also sent $125 million in February, restoring relations with the FTA after officials grew frustrated by years of delays and cost overruns. Read more
Nearly $5 million dredging project completed at Hilo small boat harbor
The harbor, one of East Hawaii’s last boat launches after the Pohoiki Boat Ramp in Puna was cut off during the 2018 Kilauea eruption, had not been dredged in over seven years. Read more
At least $100K in transit fare revenue lost from cyberattack
Repair work for lava-covered Big Isle highway on schedule
The project aims to clear the highway at the “Four Corners” intersection with Highway 132, where it was inundated with lava during the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Read more
City hosts workshops over Ala Wai bridge
The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services will host two public workshop meetings this week regarding the planned design and construction of the $63.3 million Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge. Read more
HART wants 26% budget increase for fiscal year ’26
HART’s combined budgets, which total over $968.3 million and would take effect July 1, show marked increases to debt service on the project’s loans as well as increased labor costs for the nearly $10 billion Skyline construction. Read more
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American Airlines flight from Honolulu makes ‘expedited climb’ to avoid mountains
The Airbus A321neo was bound for Los Angeles International Airport when the incident occurred at 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to the FAA. Read more
City’s proposed fare changes for public transit are pending
Public transit fares on Oahu soon might go up for some riders due to a stated shortfall of $40 million. Read more
Public input sought on proposed Honolulu transit fare changes
The Honolulu Rate Commission said it will accept public testimony on proposed transit fare changes affecting Skyline, TheBus and TheHandi-Van at its Tuesday meeting. Read more
Waikiki transit-priority lane to start construction, city says
Starting next week, a mauka-side roadway lane dedicated to public and private buses, large trucks and bicycles will be installed on Waikiki’s Kuhio Avenue, city officials say. Read more
Honolulu’s e-bike working group updates Council
Following reports of the dangerous and unlawful operation of electric bicycles across Oahu, the City and County of Honolulu formed a working group to study how best to regulate the controversial machines and their often underage riders. Read more
Hawaii’s motorists are worst in the U.S., survey says
Hawaii drivers also ranked high for other bad behavior on the road, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and texting while driving. Read more
State plans to buy 9 acres for Hilo Harbor expansion
The acquisition of about 9.3 acres on Kalanianaole Street contiguous to the harbor would help improve traffic flow along the street, where cargo and cruise ship traffic often conflicts with peak residential and school traffic each day. Read more
Hanabusa reelected as HART board chair
After months of delay, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board of directors finally held its leadership election Friday. Read more
Oahu Vision Zero plan outlines most dangerous corridors, intersections
Oahu’s streets are among some of the deadliest in the nation for pedestrians, who account for more than a third of all people killed in crashes, with kupuna being the most vulnerable. Read more
E-bike working group to update Honolulu City Council
Following public concerns over the dangerous and unlawful operation of fast- moving e-bikes on Oahu, the city formed a working group to study how best to regulate the controversial machines. Read more
Initial design work set for $162M Hilo airport runway project
The design process funded through the $7.4 million appropriation will determine the scope and time frame of the larger project. Read more
New e-bike rules may appear before year’s end
The Honolulu City Council wants to adopt a measure to regulate the possession and use of electric bicycles on Oahu by this Christmas. Read more
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