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Hawaii 24/7 Staff Some 2,000 triathletes will be taking over West Hawaii roads Saturday for the 25th annual World Triathlon Championship. Check out the map and plan accordingly: — Find out more: www.ironman.com

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MEDIA RELEASE The new traffic signal at Ane Keohokālole Hwy and Kealakehe Parkway in North Kona is scheduled to be operational Wednesday, Oct. 9. Flashing lights will prepare motorists for the new signal the day before. Wireless detectors embedded in the roadway surface will detect cars and trucks approaching the intersection and program the traffic […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff Fire destroyed the cab of a semi-truck hauling 8,300 gallons of diesel early Thursday, but firefighters were able to prevent the spread of flames to the trailer carrying the fuel. No injuries were reported, although a section of Mamalohoa Highway was closed between Kukaiau and Ookala. One lane was later opened, and by […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The county Department of Public Works Highway Maintenance division will resume resurfacing the roads in Hamakua and North Hilo weekdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists should plan for alternating lane closures. Roadwork schedule: * Sept. 10-12 — the remainder of Kula Kahiko Road is scheduled for […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The latest phase of the Saddle Road realignment project will be open to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, following a dedication ceremony. To promote safety for the motoring public, police will conduct education by way of “speed boards,” devices that provide a digital display of approaching vehicles’ speed. Additionally, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Residents on St. John’s Road and in Sunset Terrace are advised of possible delays due to county road resurfacing starting Monday, July 1. Highway Maintenance crew prepped the shoulders, removing foliage along the roads scheduled for resurfacing. Paving will be done between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays, excluding July 4. One-lane closures […]

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MEDIA RELEASE County crews will close and resurface the eastbound (Hilo bound) lane of Saddle Road at the 9.4-mile marker, Wednesday June 26. Special off duty officers will direct traffic during the roadwork scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Roadwork is scheduled to end 3:30 p.m., but may be extended to end later to complete […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Traffic signals at the Palani Road, Henry Street and Ane Keohokaole intersection in north Kona will flash red 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Motorists approaching the intersection should treat it as a four-way stop. During this time, crews will adjust the timing cycle of the traffic signal in an effort to improve the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A man and a woman were killed Tuesday, May 28 from injuries they received in a one-vehicle crash on Queen Kaahumanu Highway at the 79-mile-marker in North Kona. The driver was identified as Michelle K. Deluz, 24, of a Waikoloa address. The passenger was identified as Gary J. Fergerstrom, 24, of a Kailua-Kona […]

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff Authorities are reporting a woman was killed and three people were critically injured Tuesday in two separate crashes along roads in the northern region of the island. The woman reportedly died and one man was critically injured in a single-vehicle accident at 2:29 p.m. on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in the Kiholo area. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A traffic signal to replace the four-way stop will be installed at the Ane Keohokālole Highway and Kealakehe intersection. Construction starts May 20 and is scheduled for completion Sept. 17. One-lane closures will remain in effect weekdays (excluding Memorial Day) between the hours of 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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MEDIA RELEASE Motorists are advised of street closures and detours along Kaiminani Drive, in North Kona scheduled for Monday, April 29. Closures and detours for the roadways listed are scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Detour signs will be posted along the streets directing motorists. Residents on the side streets affected […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Road resurfacing and replacing an asphalt berm will resume for one day on West Kawailani Street at the Ainaola Drive and Pohakulani Street intersection from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. Weather permitting. Motorists should expect delays due to alternating one-lane closures on West Kawailani Street at the Ainaola Drive during […]

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