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Overnight highway closure scheduled for utility pole replacement in North Kona
Hawaiian Electric will close a section of Māmalahoa Highway in Keōpū overnight from Oct. 2 to 3 to replace a utility pole.
Laupāhoehoe Transfer Station to close for up to 10 months beginning this month
Construction will address structural and safety concerns and while improving the user experience from April 21 to early 2026
Hilo airport runway to be closed nightly beginning Monday for lighting upgrades
Phase 4 of the Taxiway and Runway Lighting Replacement Project will replace all runway and taxiway lighting infrastructure, light fixtures and airfield signs as well as improve the electrical draining system at Hilo’s airport.
Closure of national park’s Kīlauea Visitor Center for renovations could be as early as September
Although September is the soonest the visitor center would close, a delayed start date is possible. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will continue to notify the public through news releases, social media and its website.
Portion of Highway 11 in Captain Cook previously closed because of vehicle crash now open
The highway is again open between Road F and Kinue Road.
Police Investigating Semi Tractor-Trailer Crash That Closed Portion of Waikōloa Road
Big Island police are investigating a traffic crash that closed a portion of a South Kohala roadway Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lūʻau Hale Remains Closed to Public
Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale in Hilo will remain closed to the public through December 2022.
Kīlauea Visitor Center to Be Closed for Termite Treatment
The entire visitor center at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will be closed Jan. 19-20.
Kailua Pier to Close Daily Starting Later This Week
Kailua Pier will temporarily close starting Wednesday, July 28, in an effort to reduce illegal conduct and restore the historic and cultural resource.
Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau Park Closure
In preparation for the August 11 closure the public can also expect intermittent closures on the coastal trail from August 9-12.
Hilo Scrap Metal, Appliance Drop-Off Area Closed
The Scrap Metal and Appliance drop-off area at the Hilo Transfer Station is closed today and Thursday and is expected to reopen on Friday.
Library Services Suspended Amid Stay-at-Home Order
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System has suspended services at all locations and bookmobiles in adherence to Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home order.
HIDOE to Remain Closed Until April 30
Hawai‘i public schools will remain closed until April 30 to fall in line with Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home order.
HVNP Set to Close to Park Visitors
Hawai‘i Volcanoes Park will close to all park visitors starting Sunday until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai‘i Public School Students Will Not Undergo Federally Mandated Testing
The US Department of Education has approved Hawai‘i’s request to waive federally mandated tested for the 2019-20 school year.
Public Schools to Close March 30
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) will close its offices except for essential functions effective March 19.
KS to Move to Distance Learning After Spring Break
Kamehameha Schools will begin distance learning when classes resume after spring break in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maunakea Visitor Information Station to Suspend Operations
The Maunakea Visitor Information Station (VIS) will suspend operations starting Sunday in response to the COVID-19 situation.
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.
Pier 1 Imports Stores Closing Statewide
Pier 1 Imports is closing all stores in State, which include its locations in Kailua-Kona and Hilo.
