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Kailua-Kona Man Killed in Vehicle-Bicycle Crash

A 42-year-old Kona man died in a vehicle-bicycle crash Saturday afternoon, Jan. 21, in Kona near the 98-mile marker of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway.

Rangers Seeking Witnesses to Fatal Hwy 11 Accident

National Park Service rangers are seeking witnesses to a fatal two-vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 11 at the Nāmakanipaio Campground intersection.

UPDATE: Hāmākua Coast Death Result of Drowning

The Hawai‘i County Fire Department responded to the report of a body in open ocean .7 miles offshore of Honoli‘i Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. today.

LETTER: Please Drive Safe and Arrive Alive

My heart goes out to those involved in Tuesday’s crash on Highway 130, and their families. I also feel for those who were detoured or delayed as a result of the accident.