#North Kona
Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for May 27-30
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
Flood advisory issued for portions of North and South Kona
At 3:17 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over downslope portions of the North Kona District. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour.
Flood advisory previously issued for portions of North Kona and South Kohala
National Weather Service radar indicated at just before 3 p.m. Friday that heavy rain was falling at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour over locations that included Kailua-Kona, Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, Captain Cook and Waikōloa, among others.
Department of Water Supply to conduct fire hydrant flow test on Pawai Place in North Kona tonight
Customers on Pāwai Place between Luhia Street and Kuakini Highway, and between Palani Road and Loloku Street will be affected from 11 p.m. to midnight.
Update: Flood advisory for North Kona has been cancelled
A flood advisory is in effect for areas in North Kona until 7:15 p.m. Sunday evening.
71-year-old Kona man dies from injuries after rear-ending bus while cycling
Hawai‘i Island police determined Franz Albert-Ludwig Weber was riding a black Trek bicycle heading south on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway when he rear-ended a green 2015 Motor Coach Industries tour bus stopped on the shoulder.
Hawai‘i County looks to support traffic study for wildfire evacuation in Waikōloa Village
The County of Hawai’i will be accepting public comment on a proposed amendment to fund the Waikōloa Village Wildfire Evacuation Traffic Study until April 30.
Tourniquets have saved 20 Hawaiʻi Island lives in the last five years
The Spirit of Blue Foundation recognized Hawaiʻi Police Department as executing the most saves from the use of a donated tourniquet out of every grant recipient across the nation.
High surf advisory for Big Island’s west-facing shores canceled
Surf of 8 feet is expected along with strong breaking waves and currents.
Overnight utility pole replacement in West Hawaiʻi reminds the public to report electric emergencies
Hawaiian Electric urges caution as crews replace a utility pole overnight on Māmalahoa Highway from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
Monthly rain summary: Hawai‘i Island drenched in early November
The U.S. Geological Survey’s rain gauge at Honoliʻi Stream had the highest monthly total of 31.66 inches.
Update: High surf advisory extended through Monday morning for east-facing shores of Big Island
Large breking waves of 9 to 13 feet can be expected along east-facing shores as strong easterly winds continue to blow across the island through the weekend.
Update: Water restriction for North Kona eased back to previous voluntary conservation
The earlier mandatory restriction was put in place because of a prolonged power outage. While power was restored, the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply continues to work to replenish water storage levels.
13-year-old boy killed in North Kona RTV crash
Maxim Beregovoy of Kailua-Kona was ejected from the rugged terrain vehicle he was riding on with an 8-year-old driver after it veered off the roadway, struck a rock embankment and overturned.
Update: Power restored to more than 3,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in N. Kona
Outages have also been reported in North Kohala impacting 794 customers.
North Kona water restriction downgraded to voluntary reduction
The restriction was initiated in August after two wells, including the Kalaoa Deepwell went offline.
Mandatory water restriction for areas in North Kona due to down wells
Officials stress there is no threat to water quality.
Update: Highway 190 reopens following head-on collision in North Kona
The crash occurred between Pu’ulani Drive and Pu’ukala Street at mile marker 24. The road is closed between mile markers 23 and 25.
Section of work scheduled on Māmalahoa Highway in North Kona
Beginning June 24, the work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
North Kona water restriction downgraded to voluntary conservation notice
Customers in the district are asked to adhere to a voluntary 10% water conservation notice instead of the 25% water restriction, which had been in effect since Aug. 7, 2023.
