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According to police, a 67-year-old male motorist was traveling westbound on Kapiolani...

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Kapiolani Boulevard identified

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Honolulu medical examiner identified him as Kenneth Calimpong, 51.

Traffic

Work is expected to begin with tree trimming and removals, followed by construction of shafts,...

Halekauwila Street closures ahead as Skyline construction heads into Kakaako

Updated: Jul. 14, 2026 at 8:56 PM HST
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By Casey Lund and HNN Staff
HART warns traffic changes will soon begin along Halekauwila Street as construction on Honolulu’s Skyline rail system moving further into town.

Traffic

The closure is causing traffic gridlock eastbound, with backups past Manager’s Drive.

H-1 lane reopens after crews weld drain grate back into place

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
A transportation official told Hawaii News Now the grate “popped out” and crews need to weld the grate back into place.

Traffic

The daytime closure will allow helicopter operations to deliver rockfall netting; emergency...

Rockfall work to close Kamehameha Highway by Waimea Bay Sunday

Updated: Jun. 26, 2026 at 5:08 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The Hawaii Department of Transportation said the closure is necessary for the second and final helicopter delivery of rockfall protection netting.

Traffic

Officials said a flat bed transporting an excavator hit the overpass, sending concrete onto...

All H-1 westbound lanes open after excavator hits Aala Street overpass

Updated: Jun. 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Officials said an excavator on a flatbed truck hit the overpass, sending concrete onto the freeway lanes below.

Local News

The daytime closure will allow helicopter operations to install rockfall netting; emergency...

Kamehameha Highway to fully close at Waimea Bay for rockfall mitigation work

Updated: May 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The May 17 closure will allow helicopter operations to install rockfall netting; emergency vehicles and TheBus can pass with coordination.

Local News

Work is ongoing in the area, causing major  backups.

Kailua bound? Bridge repairs lead to significant delays for drivers

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 6:57 PM HST
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By Dillon Ancheta
One detour takes drivers onto Kainui Drive, but its still slow-going.

Traffic

First Alert Traffic

Traffic impacted as crews repair main at Alexander, Metcalf streets

Updated: Mar. 2, 2026 at 4:21 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Crews are conducting repairs on the southeast corner of Alexander and Metcalf streets, impacting the flow of traffic on the H-1 Freeway westbound onramp.

Traffic

Fallen tree on Hana Highway

Hana Highway restricted to local traffic due to fallen trees, landslide

Updated: Feb. 8, 2026 at 11:56 AM HST
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By HNN Staff
Officials reported fallen trees and landslides, among other safety issues.

Local News

View of the H-1 Freeway from the Kaonohi Street overpass.

Woman killed, 6 injured in H-1 Freeway crash

Updated: Jan. 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The crash occurred at around 1:40 p.m. in the left eastbound lanes just before the Kaamilo Street overpass.

Traffic

A contractor-damaged six-inch water main break closed two lanes on South Beretania Street Monday.

Lanes reopened after crews fix water main break in Moiliili

Updated: Jan. 19, 2026 at 4:12 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
At around 5:30 p.m., crews finished work on the water main and reopened the lanes to traffic.

Local News

Police investigate shooting in Ewa Beach, suspect unknown

Police investigate shooting in Ewa Beach, suspect unknown

Updated: Jan. 14, 2026 at 10:41 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Police responded to 91-955 North Rd. at 9:45 p.m. for an aggravated assault call.

Traffic

County of Kauai emblem

Roadwork prompts traffic detours in Kekaha through April

Updated: Jan. 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Detour routes to Kokee State Park include Alae Road and Kokee Road in Kekaha weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Traffic

Women are now a super-majority on college campuses, including UH-Manoa.

Heavy traffic expected on Oahu when UH students return for spring semester

Updated: Jan. 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Expect heavier-than-normal traffic beginning Monday, Jan. 12, as University of Hawaii students return to six campuses for the 2026 spring semester.

Traffic

File photo of the Hawaii State Capitol

Ongoing Hawaiian Telcom repairs impact traffic in downtown Honolulu

Updated: Dec. 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Hawaiian Telcom is working on repairs following a phone and internet outage that impacted the Hawaii State Capitol and surrounding buildings.

Traffic

Hawaiian Electric crews are working to repair downed poles and lines on Likelike Highway.

Crews repairing downed poles, lines on Likelike Hwy.

Updated: Dec. 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Hawaiian Electric says the poles came down after lines came into contact with trees.

Traffic

A pilot project for red light enforcement cameras is getting legislative funding.

Utility work to cause day-long traffic signal outages in Waikiki

Updated: Nov. 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
On Monday, Dec. 1, crews will be repairing an electrical vault that will cause an outage to traffic signals from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Local News

Pali Highway motorcycle crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Pali Highway

Updated: Nov. 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
According to Emergency Medical Services, the crash involved a 43-year-old male motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet.

Traffic

Hawaii Belt Road

State to reduce speed limits in four areas of Hawaii Belt Road

Updated: Nov. 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
The state says these sections include high-volume pedestrian activity, residential areas and a blind intersection.

Local News

Dozens of high school students from Waipahu, Miliani, and Pearl City helped paint a bright...

Students paint mural along Kamehameha Highway

Updated: Oct. 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM HST
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By HNN Staff
Dozens of high school students from Waipahu, Miliani, and Pearl City helped paint a bright mural along Kamehameha Highway Saturday.
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