UPDATE: Kahakai Boulevard in Pāhoa again OPEN to all traffic

This story was updated at 11:45 p.m. June 16, 2026.

Hawai‘i Police Department reports that Kahakai Boulevard in Pāhoa is again OPEN to all traffic.

Police advised motorists shortly before 9:30 p.m. June 16 to avoid the roadway at the intersection of Niuhi Street because of a structure fire.

Hawai‘i Fire Department was on scene at the time.

Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for its cooperation.