Hawaii News Now/2024
Honolulu Plane Crash Exposes State’s Fragile Air Cargo Infrastructure
Tuesday’s fatal accident is the most serious incident in a turbulent three years at Kamaka Air. It comes less than two years after another Kamaka Cessna crashed on Molokaʻi.
Hawaii News Now/2024
Plane Crash Kills 2 Near Honolulu Airport
A Kamaka Air Cessna 208 Caravan was conducting a training flight when it crashed into a vacant state-owned building, officials said.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Report: Hawaiian Airlines Turbulence Due To Decision To Fly Over Storm Cell
The 2022 incident left three passengers and a crew member seriously injured.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Should The Planned Ala Wai Canal Bridge Be A New City Icon?
Hundreds of residents stopped by Ala Wai Elementary School last week to vote on design options for the estimated $63 million bridge.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Passengers Say Aloha To Honolulu’s Bus Route 18 — And The Sense Of Community On Board
TheBus modifies its routes multiple times a year. Not all of them survive the shuffle.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Changes Are Coming To Honolulu’s Bus Routes, And Not Everyone Is Happy
Honolulu is constantly trying to deploy buses more efficiently and to deal with changes, such as the new rail line. But adjusting routes can disrupt daily routines.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
FBI, Police Investigate Possible Ransomware Attack At TheBus, Handi-Van
Websites for TheBus and Handi-Van have been affected by a “network outage.”
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Independent Monitor Warns $11 Million State IT Project Is In Jeopardy And Could Fail
The state has spent nearly $3.5 million on its second attempt to develop a financial management system that meets the requirements of Federal Highways Administration.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
The City Stopped Mandating Parking In New Urban Housing. Builders Are Providing It Anyway
Honolulu is learning that people have a hard time parting with their cars. Developers know it and are paying millions to provide parking.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaii Retooled A State Council To Give The Public More Say In Transportation. Then Leaders Let It Stall
Only one person has been appointed to the new Highway Safety and Modernization Council since it was revamped last year.