Honolulu Daily Local Brief: Airport changes, downtown building shake-up, and new public-safety incidents

Top local headlines

Airport arrivals: Global Entry paused, other expedited options remain

International travelers arriving on Oʻahu may notice longer lines: Global Entry processing is suspended at Hawaiʻi airports until further notice. State transportation officials say TSA PreCheck and Enhanced Passenger Processing remain available, and they’re urging travelers to plan for standard inspections if they normally rely on Global Entry.

Downtown Union Mall building: court orders management change as utility problems persist

A circuit court judge has ordered a change in management at 1136 Union Mall, a downtown co-living property that has drawn complaints over deteriorating conditions. The developer at the center of the dispute was told to select a replacement manager by Feb. 26, as a foreclosure fight continues around the building and its financing.

Kalihi barricade incident ends with suspect in custody

Police say a barricade situation on Kaumualii Street in Kalihi that began after an argument on Feb. 22 ended late that night with the suspect taken into custody. Officials asked the public to avoid the area while responders worked, then later said the scene would be cleared.

Manoa crash: crews lift SUV to free pedestrian

Firefighters responded to a crash at Dole Street and Alexander Street on Feb. 24 involving a pedestrian and an SUV. Officials said an elderly woman in a marked crosswalk was trapped underneath the vehicle and was freed using lifting equipment before being transferred to emergency medical care.

At the Capitol: advocates push for campaign-finance enforcement changes

A local good-government coalition is calling for reforms that would bring outside oversight into high-profile campaign-finance allegations, including requests for an independent special prosecutor. State officials have said their own investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Quick take

• If you’re flying internationally, build extra time into your arrival plan.
• For downtown residents and nearby businesses, watch for next steps on building oversight and basic services.
• Drivers and pedestrians can expect renewed safety messaging after another serious crosswalk incident.

Sources

• https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/23/tsa-precheck-remain-available-hawaii-airports/
• https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/controversial-developer-ousted-as-manager-of-downtown-hell-hole-building/
• https://www.honolulupd.org/update-kalihi-barricade-suspect-in-hpd-custody/
• https://fire.honolulu.gov/2026/02/24/pedestrian-extricated-from-underneath-an-suv/
• https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2026-02-24/clean-elections-advocates-call-on-lawmakers-to-reform-campaign-finance