#Kahakai Boulevard
Update: Object initially reported as unexploded ordnance in Puna found to be novelty grenade
Businesses in the area of Kahakai Boulevard near the Woodland Center in Pāhoa, where the object was discovered Thursday morning, were evacuated.
Driver who hits pedestrian in Puna dies following altercation with unknown person
The unknown pedestrian who was hit left the scene before Puna patrol officers arrived. He is believed to be a young local male with brown curly hair, wearing a white T-shirt and gold chain.
Police identify woman killed in Pāhoa crash
Speed and inattention are the two primary factors in the crash.
Single-vehicle crash in Pāhoa leaves 1 woman dead
A single-vehicle crash in Pāhoa left a 49-year-old woman dead late Wednesday evening.
HPD Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Puna
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, around 5:15 p.m. in Puna.
Road Conditions Improve as Wind Lightens
All major roadways around the island are open following a wind storm that knocked down trees and power lines. Pohoiki Road in Puna, however, remains closed.
Multiple Road Closures Caused by Heavy Winds
High winds, gusting up to 55 miles per hour in some areas of the island, are causing downed trees and power lines. Several roads have been closed due to the windy conditions.
No Design Yet For Shower Drive Signal In Puna
Traffic safety improvements under construction in Puna could take until 2015 or longer to be completed.
Pahoa Shopping Center Receives Rezoning Approval
The 10-acre project will not receive approval for occupancy until both a traffic signal and roundabout are completed nearby.
Roundabout Before Business, Council Committee Says
The County Council’s Planning Committee today agreed on a new traffic-mitigating condition for a proposed Pahoa shopping center.
UPDATE: Committee Defers Action on New Pahoa Shopping Center
The project includes improvements to the Pahoa Village Road fronting the property including a signal light.
Commission to Take Up New Pahoa Shopping Center
The as-yet unnamed commercial center would occupy nearly 10 acres at the intersection of Pahoa Village Road and an extended Kahakai Boulevard.
