Traffic

Three of the arrests occurred in Hilo and the other three in South Kohala, according to Hawai‘i Island police.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Both lanes of Nāpōʻopoʻo Road, between the 10-mile marker and Middle Keʻei Road, are closed and motorists should drive with caution on Highway 11 between Rabbit Hill Road and Manuka State Park as crews clean up large rocks and debris in both areas.

Hawai‘i Police Department previously advised to avoid the roadway in that area because of police activity.

Public comment sought on draft state plan and Hawaiʻi Island regional plan; plans provide comprehensive framework to guide transportation investment, policy and decision-making.

The extension project that began in 1999 to add 10.5 miles to the well-traveled Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, had been shelved twice due to a lack of funding.

One of the fire engine’s tires apparently blew out, causing the emergency vehicle to lose control, strike a nearby embankment and then roll onto its side; one person was reported injured.

Big Island police seek drivers of the vehicles that fled the area where the pedestrian was killed late Friday night, May 15, in Keaʻau.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

This is the sixth and seventh traffic fatalities on Hawai‘i Island of 2026, as compared to 12 traffic fatalities for the same time last year.

The office is moving from its current location at Hawaiʻi Public Safety Building to the former Bank of Hawaiʻi branch location at 120 Pauahi St.

Increased foot traffic is expected from about 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in Kona in conjunction with the women-centered community fun run celebrating movement, culture, music and wāhine empowerment.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

That portion of the road in Pahala is CLOSED at this time because of flooding.

State transportation officials say the new speed reduction tools on Māmalahoa Highway and Kuakini Highway will improve safety in the area, where 8 traffic crashes happened during the past 5 years, including one fatality.

Seven of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes; none were younger than 21 years old. There have been a total of 261 DUI arrests so far in 2026.

Prices shortly after 8 a.m. Monday at Hilo and other Big Island gas pumps ranged from $5.19 per gallon on the low end to as much as $5.69 per gallon; prices at the pump for neighbor islands decreased 10.6 cents per gallon from last week’s average $5.64 per gallon.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.