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"Update: Previously closed portion of Hamakua roadway reopens to traffic." Views expressed in this Hawaii Island, Maui, and Kauai news summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accessed on 09 August 2026, 1600 HST (10 August 2026, 0200 UTC). Content and Source: "BigIslandNow.com." URL--https://bigislandnow.com/ Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsmonitor.blogspot.com). Subscribe to our Newsletter Stay in-the-know with daily or weekly headlines delivered straight to your inbox. Big Island News August 9, 2026 · 10:07 AM UPDATE: Previously closed portion of Hāmākua roadway reopen to traffic Big Island police updated the public earlier the morning of Aug. 9 after part of Kapuna Road was closed to traffic the evening of Aug. 8 after utility lines fell across the roadway. August 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM News briefs for Aug. 9: Honolulu police drones, commemorative rib...