#Kuakini Highway
Hawaiian Electric utility work to close one lane of Hawai‘i Belt Road in Kona
Crews will be working Thursday near the intersection with Kuakini Highway throughout the day. Motorists can expect occasional traffic delays in the right turn lane.
Community expresses ideas about fixing Kona’s downtown parking problems
On Friday, 250 people showed up to talk about solutions, which included reducing the hourly rate, providing a shuttle parking service for employees in the village and creating an annual parking pass.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in North Kona
The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test, county officials stated.
Flood advisory in effect for Kona
Rain rates are starting to decrease and should continue to dissipate throughout the evening.
Police: Avoid portion of Kuakini Highway in Kona for next several hours
Heavy rainfall has caused the highway to flood and debris to spill onto the highway near Ali‘i Kai subdivision.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled in downtown Kona
A fire hydrant flow test is scheduled in Kona for areas along Ali‘i Drive between Palani and Wālua Roads and along Hualālai Road between Ali‘i Drive and Kuakini Highway. The flow test will take place from midnight to 1 a.m. on July 23. The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several […]
Keauhou man charged with abuse following incident that temporarily close Kuakini Highway
The 33-year-old is being held on $5,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Kona District Court today.
Keauhou man arrested for abuse which resulted in temporary closure of Kuakini Highway
Officers made contact with the suspect, 33-year-old Thomas John “TJ” Reilly, at his residence with what appeared to be a rifle slung over his shoulder.
Public help sought in cleaning up shopping carts littering Kona streets
The Kailua Village Business Improvement District has been returning abandoned shopping carts to merchants for the past few years. Now, the district hopes to involve the public in their efforts.
No injuries reported following 2 early morning fires in Puna and Kona
No injuries were reported after the Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to two fires early Thursday morning — the first in Puna and the other in Kona. The first blaze was reported at 1:30 a.m. off of Kumukahi Street south of Leilani Estates. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found an abandoned structure engulfed in flames. […]
Early morning brush fire scorches portion of undeveloped area Saturday in Kona
The blaze’s cause has not been determined. Big Island police are investigating.
Big Island Now poll no. 31: Are paid parking lots keeping you from Ali‘i Drive?
As the free parking has dwindled, it makes it difficult to eat, shop or cruise Ali‘i Drive without it impacting the wallet.
Weekly Hawai‘i Island lane closures: Sept. 16-22
Closure schedules can change at any time without further notice.
Weekly Hawai‘i Island lane closures: Sept. 9-15
Closure schedules can change at any time without further notice.
Weekly Hawai‘i Island lane closures: Sept. 2-8
Closure schedules can change at any time without further notice.
Weekly Hawai‘i Island lane closures: Aug. 26 to Sept. 1
Closures may change at any time without further notice.
Slideshow: Kona 4th of July Parade
The annual 4th of July Parade in Kona had residents and visitors flooding Ali’i Drive to celebrate.
Hawai‘i DOT: Scheduled lane closures for week of May 20-26 on Big Island
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Hawai‘i DOT: Scheduled Big Island lane closures for the week of May 13-19
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Weekly lane closures announced for Hawaii Hawai‘i Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.
