#Pohoiki Bay
Contract finally awarded to dredge volcanic debris that left Pohoiki Boat Ramp landlocked in 2018
The state Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation awarded a $9.2 million contract to dredge Pohoiki Bay to Goodfellows Bros., the lowest bidder on the project.
House Finance Committee visits Big Island
The House Committee on Finance will continue to conduct site visits across the state to gain insight into the status of ongoing projects and other needs of neighbor island communities.
Big Island’s Pohoiki boat ramp — landlocked by 2018 Kīlauea eruption — could reopen by end of 2024
If everything goes smoothly, a planned $5.4 million dredging project could begin as early as next February or March and be finished within 6 to 9 months to restore ocean access to the Puna community.
Big Island Now poll No. 25: What are ocean access priorities in Puna following 2018 Kīlauea eruption?
With the release of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s draft assessment report of the lava-impacted areas, work to restore roads, waterlines and park facilities will begin mostly likely 2024.
5 years after Kīlauea eruption Puna still waiting for restored ocean access, park repairs
Part of Hawai‘i County’s eruption recovery plan is repairing damage and upgrading Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park, which is along the bay. In the long-term, county officials hope improve ocean access for swimming at Pohoiki Bay.
Fisherman’s wife says studies are done; time to reopen ocean access to Pohoiki boat ramp
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is proposing dredging and excavating most of the volcanic debris from the 2018 Kilauea eruption that landlocked the boat ramp, severely curtailing fishing, emergency services and other commercial, recreational and food subsistence activities that previously relied on ocean access there.
Community invited to online meeting about dredging at Pohoiki boat ramp on Big Island
The state is hosting an online public meeting Wednesday to discuss the draft environmental assessment for the project that would reopen ocean access at the boat ramp in Puna.
5 years after Kīlauea eruption created new beach, Pohoiki boat ramp remains landlocked
It’s been almost five years since the 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea volcano and resulting lava flow landlocked the Pohoiki boat ramp, yet the battle continues for funding to dredge the beach and reopen access to the ocean.
Gov. Green requests state funding for Kohala Ditch, Kona hospital, Pohoiki Boat Ramp
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green has included in his budget request to the State Legislature funding for three long-desired Big Island infrastructure projects.
Commission Seeks Suggestions for Land Preservation
Do you know of a special property in Hawai‘i County that should be permanently preserved?
County Seeking Proposals to Preserve Properties
Is there a special property that you really love on the Big Island and think should be permanently preserved?
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Fisherman
Despite the Coast Guard’s announcement, which came Thursday night, the Hawai`i County Fire Department continued its search on Friday morning.
