Honolulu Daily Local Headlines: Airport changes, transit updates, and health notices
Honolulu, HI – February 26, 2026 – Airport processing and late-night runway work top today’s brief, plus bus route tweaks, dengue update, and culture notes.
What to know today
Global Entry lanes closed at Hawaii airports
State transportation officials say Global Entry processing is suspended at Hawaii airports until further notice during the partial federal government shutdown, while TSA PreCheck and other options remain available. Travelers arriving internationally should plan for standard processing and allow extra time at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Late-night taxiway paving at HNL through Feb. 27
Airport crews are repaving Taxiway L in daily overnight windows, which may trigger gate changes and longer walks between terminals for some wide-body flights. Officials recommend watching for gate updates and factoring in extra time to move around the airport during the work period.
City and transit
TheBus route adjustments begin March 1
Honolulu transportation officials announced schedule and frequency tweaks on select routes, including changes tied to peak-hour timing and Skyline connections. If you rely on the A Line or U Line, double-check weekend departures before you head out.
Health and environment
Second travel-related dengue case of 2026 reported on Oahu
State health officials confirmed a travel-related dengue case on Oahu and deployed teams for inspections and mosquito control in the affected area. The public is being urged to reduce standing water and protect against bites to help prevent local transmission.
Wastewater overflow reported after heavy rainfall
City environmental officials say elevated flows overwhelmed the Ahuimanu Preliminary Treatment Facility, leading to an overflow that reached Ahuimanu Stream. Warning signs were posted and water quality testing was planned following the incident.
Community
Honolulu Hale event highlights Hawaiian Language Month
A city-hosted program at Honolulu Hale marked Mahina Olelo Hawaii with storytelling, performances, and a spotlight on public-facing projects meant to keep Olelo Hawaii visible in everyday spaces.
Sources
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/23/tsa-precheck-remain-available-hawaii-airports/
Paving of Taxiway L at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport scheduled Feb. 23-27
https://ny1.com/nyc/staten-island/news/2026/02/25/thebus-route-modifications-start-march-1
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/26/honolulu-honors-mahina-olelo-hawaii-with-community-event/
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