Department of Transportation

The new segment of the Honolulu rail system opened Thursday morning, adding four new stops, including at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Joint-Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.

In the video, Noem blames Democrats for the ongoing federal shutdown that has impacted Transportation Security Administration staff and caused delays at airport checkpoints.

Director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Ed Sniffen spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the Skyline's second segment easing parking pressure and creating commercial opportunities in Honolulu's airport area.

The historic vessel Falls of Clyde journeyed to its final undersea resting place on Wednesday, some 25 miles off Oʻahu's south shore. HPR was at Aloha Tower just before daybreak as two tug boats hauled the last iron-hulled tanker out into Honolulu Harbor for its final journey.

State and local emergency response officials are working on an after-action report following the tsunami warning in July. Traffic during the evacuation period was a key concern.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is finalizing a climate roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Electrifying vehicles is a key strategy.

Recent improvements at Hawaiʻi airports aim to make the experience more convenient for travelers, like a dedicated security lane for families. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

Following the tsunami warning Tuesday, many took to the roads to head to higher ground, find provisions, or meet up with loved ones. The resulting traffic slowed to a crawl, especially in densely populated areas.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is looking for ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One idea they’ve floated? Limiting cruise travel. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote has more.

The Conversation talked to state Transportation Department Director Ed Sniffen about this latest development in the Falls of Clyde saga.