hawaii News Updates

Government, Fuel

California Drivers Face Nation’s Steepest Fuel Tax Mountain

A new fuel analysis names California, Illinois and Pennsylvania as the states with this year’s highest diesel and gas taxes, while Alaska, Mississippi and Hawaii have the lowest.

August 14, 2024
Business, Safety

Hero Anthony Shipp: Coordinating Aid to Maui Wildfire Victims

When wildfires consumed the Hawaiian island of Maui in August, Anthony Shipp’s reaction was immediate, and powerful.

October 13, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

CDL Classes Planned as Part of Maui Recovery

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is planning to launch classes for a commercial driver license to help Maui wildfire victims rebuild their lives.

October 2, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Biden’s Visit to Hawaii Coincides With More Federal Relief

President Joe Biden’s visit Aug. 21 to Maui was bolstered by a $3 million Federal Highway Administration emergency grant and tax relief for people and businesses impacted by the wildfires.

August 23, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Hawaii Ports Tackle Relief Efforts, Container Congestion

Hawaii has temporarily waived Kahului Harbor wharfage fees for inbound cargo to help relief efforts after the devastating Lahaina fire in Maui on Aug. 8.

August 17, 2023
Government, Business

CDL Training Program Established for Native Hawaiian Women

Native Hawaiian women are enthusiastic about an innovative Oahu-based program starting soon to train them to become truck drivers with new, well-paying career opportunities.

June 21, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hawaii Boosts Hydrogen Fueling Stations, Enacts Other Clean Energy Laws

Providing incentives for trucks to use hydrogen is one of four new laws that took effect in July to counter climate change and boost clean energy in Hawaii.

July 19, 2022
Government

Hawaii Senate Confirms New HDOT Director, Deputy Director

Hawaii’s Senate confirmed new leaders for the state’s Department of Transportation.

March 6, 2018
Business, Logistics, TCA

New Hawaii Cargo Shipping Service is a No-Go

A much-touted plan to start a new Hawaii ocean cargo transportation service is dead in the water.

January 29, 2018
Business, Logistics, TCA

Shipping Companies’ Expansion in Hawaii Could Go Bust for Some

When an established maritime company announced tentative plans last month to start a new domestic shipping line in 2020 to serve Hawaii, it said such service would provide “market stability.” But another possible result is a cargo capacity glut.

September 19, 2017