Hawaiian Airlines shareholders approve proposed acquisition by Alaska Air Group
On Dec. 2, the boards for both carriers approved Alaska Airlines’ purchase of Hawaiian in a $1.9 billion deal, which includes $900 million in Hawaiian debt. Read more
Transportation
Coverage of transportation issues in Hawaii, including the Honolulu Rail Transit Project.
Illness aboard Hawaii-bound cruise ship contained, health officials say
The cause of the illness has not been confirmed but officials said the symptoms and spread appear to be similar to norovirus. Read more
HART mulls scrapping internal audit
A plan to scrap a previously sought top-down internal review of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is underway. Read more
Honolulu City Council OKs aid to businesses near rail construction
Due to ongoing rail-related construction along Dillingham Boulevard, the Honolulu City Council supports a plan to give financial assistance to eligible small businesses struggling to stay open. Read more
City Council approves federal agreement to fund Honolulu rail
A critical hurdle to getting a long-awaited injection of cash for Honolulu’s lumbering rail project was crossed Wednesday when the Honolulu City Council signed off on its end of an agreement for federal funding. Read more
Bill to aid small businesses near Honolulu rail disputed
A Honolulu City Council measure meant to give financial aid to eligible small businesses grappling with plummeting revenues due to rail-related construction has garnered little support from the city’s administration. Read more
Council panel OKs federal plan to fund rail
On a split vote, the City Council’s budget committee Tuesday approved a federal agreement to fund Skyline’s ongoing construction to a planned station in Kakaako. Read more
FAA’s grounding of jet involved in fuselage blowout cancels Hawaii flights
The Alaska Airlines incident did not involve a Hawaii flight, but the nearly brand-new plane involved in the fuselage blowout has flown between Hawaii and the continental U.S. before. Read more
City buys Iwilei properties for affordable housing on Oahu
This transaction will convert the existing center — now home to warehouses, loading docks, offices for lease as well as more than two dozen commercial tenants — to a new, city-owned affordable housing development, the city says. Read more
Don't miss out on what's happening!
Stay in touch with top news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It's FREE!
By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser's and Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA.
FAA grounds all Boeing 737-9 Max jets after Alaska Airlines plane suffers blowout
The required inspections will take around four to eight hours per aircraft and will affect about 171 airplanes worldwide. Read more
Jury should weigh rail dispute, Hawaii’s high court rules
The ongoing dispute involves construction of a planned Honolulu rail station within real estate developer Howard Hughes Corp.’s 60-acre master-planned property in Kakaako. Read more
Bills clear way for stadium area development
Two city measures meant to expand transit-oriented development including mixed-use retail, residential and affordable housing sites near the state’s future New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District in Halawa have been adopted. Read more
City releases ‘Complete Streets’ report
Honolulu has released its 2023 “Complete Streets” progress report, which details finished and ongoing projects underway for people walking, biking and accessing transit on Oahu. Read more
Feds back effort to make Honolulu streets safer
The grant will allow for the study of alternate roadway configurations and improvements to pedestrian safety on Beretania Street, Kapiolani Boulevard and Wilder Avenue as well as on South King, Young, Piikoi and Kaheka streets. Read more
Small plane crashes in Kahului; no injuries reported
The aircraft was doing touch-and-go approaches at Kahului Airport when it experienced a loss of engine power, the NTSB said. Read more
HART OKs settlement with airport route builder
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation boosted a work contract to nearly $1 billion to settle a lawsuit with the builder of the second segment of Skyline’s route past the airport, the rail agency says. Read more
City kicks off first ‘Happy HOLO Days’ campaign
Honolulu has announced its first ever “Happy HOLO Days!” campaign, launched to increase awareness of public transit options this holiday season. Read more
Parking contract extended for Ala Wai harbor
Renewal of the parking concession contract comes amid backlash over a proposal by the state Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation to make changes at the harbor, including the option of doing away with free recreational parking. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines stock soars after Alaska Air buyout deal
The combined Alaska-Hawaiian entity would capture more than 50% of Hawaii’s airline market, Alaska executives said in an investor presentation. Read more
Hawaiian agrees to be bought by Alaska Airlines in $1.9B deal
Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines’ president and CEO, and Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said the new company will maintain and burnish the separate brands of both airlines. Read more
HART OKs federal agreement to fund rail
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board of directors Wednesday approved a federal plan to fund the city rail line’s ongoing construction to a planned station in Kakaako. Read more
Having trouble finding what you need? Try using our search feature.
Subscriber Favorites
Honolulu police arrest 5 attempting to hike up Haiku Stairs
Kokua Line: Is there an age when I can no longer renew my driver’s license?
UH men’s volleyball has high hopes for next season
Gov. Green pledges to sign short-term rentals bill
Kristi Yamaguchi ‘tickled pink’ to inspire Barbie doll
More Editors' Picks
Gov. Green pledges to sign short-term rentals bill
Biden approves $95B war aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
Maui mayor seeks more funding to cover Lahaina disaster costs
Kokua Line: Is there an age when I can no longer renew my driver’s license?
UH men’s volleyball has high hopes for next season
