#Kaumana Drive
UPDATE: Police report Kaʻūmana Drive near 7-mile marker open to all traffic
That portion of the roadway in Hilo was previously closed earlier Saturday afternoon because of a traffic crash.
Elderly woman critically injured in Hilo traffic crash dies
86-year-old Yvonne Mira of Hilo died Feb. 3 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, less than a week after the single-vehicle crash off Kaʻūmana Drive.
Man’s body discovered hanging from tree in Hilo
A passerby reported shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday seeing the man, who Hawai‘i Island police say appeared to be in his 50s, hanging from a tree by Chong Street in the Kaʻūmana area. A coroner’s inquest investigation is underway.
Hilo home destroyed in early morning structure fire
When Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the single-family dwelling on Kaumana Drive, it was engulfed in flames and the occupant of the residence had already evacuated.
Police seek public’s help in locating missing teen
Mamone was last seen on the 1000 Block of Kaumana Drive in Hilo on Oct. 1 at 1 a.m. Mamone was initially reported as a runaway but due to her age, she is considered endangered.
Update: Daniel K. Inoye Highway opened following traffic accident
Update: Daniel K. Inouye Highway has reopened following an accident.
Update: 12-year-old girl found in good health in Hilo
Justine was last seen on Kaumana Drive in Hilo on Monday at 10:10 p.m. wearing a black hoodie and blue shorts.
Hawaii Island Motorists Feel the Financial Hardship at Gas Pump
The pain at the pump is real for Hawaii Island motorists. And those who spoke with Big Island Now all said they have never seen gas prices this high.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: May 19–25
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
South Hilo Water Shut-Off Notice
Water will be temporarily turned off in South Hilo from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, to repair a water main leak.
Kaumana Drive Restriping Resumes
An alternating lane closure will be in effect as the work is conducted, and a minimum of one lane of travel will flow throughout the duration of the project.
Kaumana Traffic Signal Work Slated
Work is expected to be conducted between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., pending weather conditions.
UPDATE: Kaumana Drive Reopens Following Downed Pole
Kaumana Drive has been reopened to all traffic following a downed utility pole.
Kaumana Drive Restriping Underway
Permanent restriping of Kaumana Drive from Mohouli Street to Akolea Road is current underway.
New Arrests Made in Kaumana Drive Burglary
Two of the individuals who were arrested in connection to the Kaumana Drive burglary were also tied to a second robbery in Waiakea Uka.
