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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg went on a whirlwind tour of Oʻahu on Thursday to experience firsthand the impact of federal infrastructure funding. He said he was struck by Hawaiʻi's unique needs and opportunities. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz spoke with Buttigieg about his trip.
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Small business owners impacted by rail construction will soon be able to receive up to $10,000 a year to make up for drops in revenue. Although the utility relocation in the Dillingham corridor is expected to be completed by early 2026, building the columns and stations may take years. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports.
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The DOT will conduct asphalt repairs along Runway 17-35 at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, specifically where planes perform turnaround motions.
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Back in January, Hawaiʻi Island councilmembers voted 6-to-2 against a measure that would have accepted $1 million in state funding to conduct a study of alternate routes between Puna and Hilo.
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Hawai‘i will get nearly $75 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for bridge projects on Hawai‘i Island. The rehabilitation of the Nānue and Hakalau bridges will help maintain traffic capacity and safety.
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Five American Airlines flight attendants and one passenger are recovering after their flight from Los Angeles made a a hard landing on Maui. Flight 271 landed at Kahului Airport at around 2 p.m. Saturday. The Federal Aviation Administration says it is investigating.
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Floodwaters on Tuesday washed out a water main, which undermined and destroyed part of the roadway. The county reported that many roads were limited to one-lane traffic for most of Tuesday and that motorists should still expect delays.
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Hawaiʻi County's Hele-On bus service will not operate on Jan. 21 because of mandatory Americans with Disabilities Act training for all staff.
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Honolulu City Council wants to create a framework to pay businesses affected by ongoing rail construction on Oʻahu. A new measure is concerned with a fund established in 2015 to distribute money to negatively impacted businesses. The city allocated $750,000 in 2018, but none of it was distributed and the funding lapsed. It hasn’t received any funding since. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.
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