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Hawaiʻi airports remain open and operational

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is aware of national news stories reporting that small airports nationwide may close or pause operations due to the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security and funding of the Transportation Security Administration. HDOT is reassuring the public that all Hawai‘i airports are being staffed and will remain open and operational.

Hawai‘i Lawmakers Demand End to Government Shutdown

On the 20th day of the partial government shutdown, members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation rallied in solidarity with federal employees…

Whale Count to Run Despite Government Shutdown

The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary’s annual Ocean Count will take place on Jan. 26, 2019 despite the federal government shutdown.