Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Highway Closures Due To Rockfall And Erosion Drive Calls For More Frequent Road Inspections
Almost 168 miles of the state’s roads are at risk of damage from major earth movement with remote communities bearing the brunt of the lengthy disruptions.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
New DOJ Deal Means Honolulu Handi-Van Riders Can’t Get Stuck On Hold
It remains to be seen whether the city can consistently comply with the new, high standards.
David Croxford/CivilBeat/2022
No Car? No Problem. Car Rentals Cater To Honolulu Residents Who Don’t Really Need One
As more companies compete to offer short-term car-renting options, living without a car in Honolulu could get easier and bring down the cost of living.
NTSB/2022
Hawaii Island Crash Prompts Call For ‘Immediate’ Inspections Of Helicopter Model
The tail boom separated from the fuselage during that tour crash. Missing bolts that attach those parts have investigators concerned.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Lanai Runway Expansion Hits A Nerve Over ‘Two-Tiered’ Travel
The upgrade would allow bigger private jets to fly to Lanai nonstop from the mainland.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Handi-Van Users Are Stuck On Hold Due To Lack Of Staff
City leaders say they’re working to fix the latest, “unacceptable” call wait times. But the fix could take a while.
Hawaii County Fire Department via AP/2022
Pilot And Passenger Statements Describe Hawaii Helicopter Crash
The helicopter was found lying on its left side with significant damage to the cockpit, and the tail boom was nearly 800 feet from the main wreckage, according to a report.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Neighborhood Parking Zones Are Still Not Being Set Up. Here’s Why
Oahu residents covet neighborhood street parking, but a pilot study to manage and restrict those spaces has been stuck in limbo for five years.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
TheBus Reports 20,000 More Rides During Honolulu’s Free-Fare Promotion
It’s not yet clear how many of those added riders kept using TheBus after the weeklong deal ended.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
TheBus Is Trying To Recover Riders Lost During The Pandemic. Why Not Cut Fares?
A sustained fare cut isn’t part of a campaign next month to boost ridership. City transportation leaders say the move could hurt Oahu’s existing bus service.