#Queen Kaahumanu Highway
19-year-old Pāhoa driver in critical condition after pickup truck ‘broadsided’ on highway
The crash occurred Sunday afternoon on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway in North Kona.
Update: Police ID 19-year-old man killed in North Kona head-on crash involving motorcyle
Noah Edward Zandstra of Kailua-Kona was killed in the 2-vehicle crash Nov. 22 on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway. Big Island police have determined speed was a factor when his Kawasaki Ninja sport collided with a Honda CR-V driven by a 65-year-old Waimea woman.
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.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Hawai‘i Island police respond to crash on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway
While the road is open, crews will be working in the area for the next several hours.
Big Island weekly lane closures: Aug. 17-23
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in North Kona
The pedestrian was transported to the Kona Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:59 a.m.
Big Island Now poll no. 56: What is most important when considering a new hospital?
A recent report – conducted by ECG Management Consultants – looked at the current and future health care needs of West Hawai‘i and identified two sites in Kailua-Kona where the 50-year-old hospital could move.
Big Island weekly lane closures: June 8-14
There will be no contraflow, or lane closures on Tuesday, June 11 in observance of King Kamehameha I Day, unless permitted.
No injuries reported following blaze at Big Island Scrap Metal
Fire officials report 30 to 40 vehicles were on fire when crews arrived on scene.
Big Island lane closures: April 27-May 3
Closure schedules can change at any time, without notice, and all projects are weather permitting.
Big Island weekly lane closures: April 13-19
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Big Island weekly lane closures: April 6-12
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
County to bicyclists in Waikōloa Road construction zone: ‘Follow the rules’
The County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works Engineering Division and its contractor, Goodfellow Brothers, are continuing work on the Waikōloa Road Rehabilitation Project, which extends from Māmalahoa Highway to Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway in West Hawaiʻi. Workers are generally on-site Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (to 5:30 p.m. if and when […]
Hawai‘i Island weekly lane closures: Jan. 13-19
There will be no closures and contraflow operations on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day unless permitted.
Hawai‘i Island weekly lane closures: Jan. 6-12
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Update: Portion of Kawaihae Road reopens after brush fire forced its closure
The road was closed at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway Junction and Wailua Drive near mile marker 64.
Wildfire update 4: Hisaoka Gym in Kapaʻau, Waimea Community Center back to normal operations
The red flag warning for leeward areas of the Big Island remains in effect as critical fire weather conditions of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures makes for extreme fire danger.
Portions of Akoni Pule Highway and Queen Kaahumanu Highway remain closed due to brush fire
Hawai’i County officials say portions of West Hawai’i roadways remain closed due to the brushfire.
Update: Mauna Kea Resort sheltering in place as Hawai‘i fire crews battle brush fire along Kohala Coast; portion of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway closed
Two more brush fires have broken out in South Kohala near the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach areas on the Big Island, according to Hawaiʻi County officials.
