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Mayor Kenoi: ‘It’s not about asphalt. It’s about connecting family and friends.’

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii Electric Company announced that at 9:01 a.m. Friday, approximately 2,950 customers in the Kahaluu area of Kona experienced a power outage due to a leaning pole on Alii Drive near Banyans. HELCO personnel were dispatched to begin repairs. Power was restored to all customers by 9:22 a.m. However, work continued and Alii […]

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HELCO crews responding; restaurants and bars close up early

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MEDIA RELEASE The new series will air twice weekly on Ironman’s official YouTube channel with a total of 10 episodes. Move over Downton Abbey. This week, Alii Drive premiers on YouTube— Ironman’s first ever original series. Some highlights from the season opener, “Pressure,” include Chris McCormack, Craig Alexander, and Andy Potts talking about the unique […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Bridgework will close one lane on Alii Drive — Preparation to install a post and beam underneath Alii Drive bridge in North Kona has been underway for several weeks. The bridge is adjacent to Kona Tiki. The Highway Maintenance division will work from the southbound lane of bridge Tuesday, Dec. 13 and Wednesday, […]

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A California man has died from injuries sustained when he fell off his bicycle. On July 14, Kona patrol officers responded to a 1:18 a.m. report of a crashing sound on the 75-6100 block of Alii Drive and found a man lying next to a bicycle.

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MEDIA RELEASE Historic Kailua Village’s monthly Kokua Kailua Village Stroll is 1-6 p.m. Sunday, March 20 along Alii Drive. Vendor space has once again sold out so the afternoon promises to be perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a family-friendly fun afternoon strolling the oceanfront walkway while shopping for unique one-of-a-kind items, arts, crafts and […]

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Official county damage assessment, Kahaluu Beach Park, Keauhou Bay, how to help

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*UPDATED* Alii Drive between Palani Road and Sarona Road has re-opened in both directions. The Hawai’i Police Department advises the public that Alii Drive, between Palani Road and Sarona Road, was closed today from 8:30 am to 1:39 pm. Road repairs are expected to be completed today, March 16, 2011.

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor * The most damaging surges appeared to have come ashore in West Hawaii between about 5 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Friday. It had been predicted the first signs would show up on Kauai about 3 a.m. and the Big Island 20-30 minutes later. However, as scientists cautioned, it wasn’t […]

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Public Works crews are working today on the clearing of Alii Drive. Police will close the area between King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel and Sarona Road (in the vicinity of Hulihee Palace) until approximately 5:00 p.m. “We are asking for the public’s assistance so that we can expedite the clean-up of the sea wall and […]

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Damage to homes, businesses, roads and other infrastructure on the Big Island expected to total millions of dollars; one injury reported

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The state’s Office of Environmental Quality Control has released the draft Environmental Assessment on the county plan to construct 17 parking spaces near Banyans surf spot on Alii Drive. According to the OEQC’s Feb.8 Environmental Notice: The Hawaii County Department of Public Works intends to construct a 17-space paved parking lot near Banyans surf site […]

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Kailua Village Business Improvement District has scheduled dates for the remainder of 2010 for meetings of the Local Byway Committee regarding the nomination of Alii Drive as a Hawaii Scenic Byway. All meetings are open to the public and unless otherwise advised, will be held at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel.

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