#Waikoloa Village
New affordable workforce rental housing community is dedicated in Waikōloa Village
The $84.5 million project was made possible through a combination of funding sources and built on Hawaiʻi County-owned land.
Big Island Saturday severe weather updates: Flood watch remains in effect with renewed chance for heavy rains throughout state
A heavy rain band potentially reaches Kaua‘i on Sunday night, but that remains rather uncertain; on the other hand, confidence is increasing that the Big Island will remain largely dry.
Hawaiʻi County to conduct evacuation drill for the Hulu Street emergency route on Saturday
Waikōloa Village residents are encouraged to contribute to a safety-enhancing traffic study and participate in the Hulu Street evacuation drill from 9 to 11 a.m this Saturday.
Business Monday: Shop local at new Farmstand on Saturdays in Waikōloa Village
Organized by the local nonprofit Waikōloa Grows, members of the group organized the weekly Farmstand, where shoppers can find fresh, locally sourced food from farmers around the island.
Waitlist opens for housing project in Waikōloa Village
Nonprofit developer Pacific Housing Assistance Corporation, through property manager Indigo Real Estate Services, will accept applications for both project-based voucher and non-project-based voucher units at Nā Hale Makoa till Nov. 17.
Kāmakoa Nui Park sports fields back in the game after $1 million in improvements
Community invited to celebrate reopening of the Waikōloa Village park’s multi-purpose sports fields, made possible by a partnership between Hawaiʻi County and a local developer, starting at 10 a.m. May 4 at the park.
Waikōloa Village residents encouraged to participate in annual evacuation drill
The evaucation drill, also known as Hulu Holoholo, will take place on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Update: 74-year-old involved in New Year’s crash in Waikōloa died from medical condition
Ray Donnell Worrells was injured in the single-vehicle crash when his SUV hit a rock wall and overturned, but the coroner determined after an autopsy that the Waikōloa man did not die because of those injuries.
Installation of new playground equipment at Waikōloa Village park begins
The long-awaited playground redevelopment project at Pu‘u Nui Park in Waikōloa Village is finally underway.
Hawai‘i Island police seek help finding a man wanted for questioning in burglaries
The latest burglary was reported on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.
Coconut rhinoceros beetle grubs found on Big Island
On Oct. 11, the resident found five large grubs (larvae) in a decaying palm tree stump on the property and reported it to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Project. Staff from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture responded to the site and collected the specimens which were sent to a University of Hawai‘i laboratory in Honolulu where a DNA-based test was used to identify the grubs as coconut rhinoceros beetles.
Public invited to Ice Cream with a Cop Sept. 29 in Waikōloa
The concept is simple. Community members are encouraged to sit down with officers to discuss concerns, ask questions, and get to know the people who serve their community. Ice Cream with a Cop offers the same opportunity as Coffee With a Cop, but with a sweet twist that families, especially children, will enjoy.
Residents say Waikōloa Village emergency access is limited, high hopes for another road
During the 2021 Mana Road fire in Waikōloa, some residents made an emergency exit down a one-lane backroad off Hulu Street. With the recent Lāhainā wildfire tragedy, residents are wondering if the makeshift evacuation route is enough to keep local residents safe and alive.
Paving work starts on Waikōloa Road next week
Paving work is slated to begin next week for the $26 million Waikōloa Rehabilitation Project on Waikōloa Road.
New playground equipment for Waikōloa Village park sits in storage container for months
The playground equipment, with a price tag of $104,780, was purchased with money raised from several fundraisers held last year by Waikōloa Village residents committed to seeing the park revitalized.
Christmas Parade and Keiki Festival at Waikōloa Village on Dec. 10
The Christmas parade starts at 10 a.m. at Kamakoa Park (skatepark) and ends at the Waikōloa School.
After lockdown lifted at Waikōloa school, man wearing bulletproof vest charged with ammunition offenses
Waikōloa Elementary and Intermediate School was placed on lockdown for nearly an hour on Nov. 3 due to a report made to law enforcement about a potentially armed individual near campus.
Funds for Waikōloa Library Secured, But Planned Location Falls Through
The reality of a library in Waikōloa Village moved one step closer with the release of state funding, however, the project also hit a setback in that same stride.
Macy’s at King’s Shops Closing its Doors
Macy’s in the King’s Shops of Waikoloa Village is one of nearly 30 stores closing its doors nationwide.
Hilton Waikoloa Boats Going Green
Some of the canal boats at the Hilton Waikoloa Village are going green.
