Big Island Now

Hawai‘i County Council to take up paid parking bill in Historic Kailua Village

There is a patchwork of 21 or so parking lots and street parking on Ali‘i Drive, spanning from the King Kamehameha Kona Beach ...
Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Council tries to tackle Kailua Village parking fees

Years of grumbling about inflated and unpredictable parking fees in downtown Kona came to a head last Tuesday as the Hawaii ...
Big Island Now

County bill to cap private parking rates in Historic Kailua Village postponed to consult lawyers

A bill proposing free parking and a cap on hourly and daily rates at privately owned lots in the Historic Kailua Village was postponed Tuesday to allow the Hawai‘i County Council to consult with its ...
La Grande Observer

Following $30 Million Transformation, Iconic Kona Hotel to Reopen as Hampton Inn Kailua-Kona Bay Hotel in 2025

KONA, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Kailua-Kona tourist district will soon be home to the Hampton Inn Kailua-Kona Bay, opening Summer 2025. Rooted in a strong commitment to service and ...