1-9-2026 NEW PARKING LAW TOOK EFFECT JAN 1, 2026
State ACT 171 [SB1195 SD1 HD2 CD1] prohibits any vehicle from parking within certain distances of crosswalks and intersections, regardless of the presence or absence of official signs or curb markings. It took effect 1/1/2026.
The purpose of the Act is to "(1) Prohibit street parking within twenty feet on each
side of any crosswalk or intersection, regardless of the presence or absence of official signs or curb markings;
(2) Require fines collected for street parking
restrictions to be deposited into the safe routes to school program special fund; and
(3) Specify that signs or curb markings are not required to restrict parking within twenty feet of a crosswalk
or intersection." You can review the full details of the Act by clicking on the icon below:
12-18-2025 SPEED TABLES - A HOLIDAY GIFT
 The County began adding additional traffic safety improvements along Puapua`anui Street the week of December 8. Traffic devices known as speed tables are intended to calm traffic down. The tables are uniquely different from 'humps and bumps.'
Within days, residents have noticed the improvement. Some residents living along this busy street see it as a long awaited gift of safety, just in time for the holidays.
Speeding has been a safety problem over the years. Reckless drivers continued to exceed the posted speed limit (25MPH) causing pedestrians--such as kupuna, keiki, and others--to scurry across the street to get to safety. Drivers entering/exiting the intersections along Puapua`anui Street may now have less of a risk of an accident as the result of the new speed tables.
Traffic safety along Puapua`anui Street go as far back as 2012 when residents first took it upon themselves to start a sign waving campaign. Thanks to the PEK traffic committees that followed, the street striping, No Parking signs, bike lanes, traffic mirror, electronic signs and speed tables have become a reality. Mahalo nui loa to the Department of Public Works Traffic Division for getting the project done. 
12-9-2025 PUALANI ROBBERIES REPORTED
 On November 26, PualaniPono received a complaint about a house break-in in the Ho`omama Street/Phase I Section of Pualani Estates. At the time, we were not able to confirm the robbery ourselves. Today we received another tip that there may have been 2 more attempts. Residences close to open spaces such as a park or pasture could be targets. If you see any suspicious activity, contact the Kona Police Department.
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