HONOLULU — Over 150 people convened at the entrance of Hawaii Island's Waipio Valley access road Monday to peacefully gather in opposition to the "disheartening" partial reopening of the road to ...

The wild, untamed beauty of Hawaii's has drawn many people there over the years, but this area should never be explored without proper guidance.

Waipi'o Valley Road, now partially reopened, has been the subject of controversy since its February 2022 closure.

Protect Waipi'o Valley tells KITV4 while it appreciates the update, it still wants to know how the road will be managed between now and when the road work starts.

Waipio Valley is a treasure. It is a cultural treasure, a scenic treasure, a recreational treasure, a spiritual treasure and a treasured resource by its local residents. Its storied history in ...

Sep. 25—For the last week protesters have gathered daily at a "kupuna checkpoint " at Waipio Valley Lookout, stopping cars and strongly urging them to drive no farther, warning them that the ...

Darde Gamayo, a Waipio Valley resident, spoke to Ben Eschenbach on Thursday about why they are redirecting traffic away from the valley. A Hawaiian activist stood in front of Waipio Valley kupuna ...

Waipio Valley residents protest on Hawaii Island following a road access rule change allowing all Hawaii Island residents and tour operators to enter.

HONOLULU — Over 150 people convened at the entrance of Hawaii Island's Waipio Valley access road Monday to peacefully gather in opposition to the "disheartening" partial reopening of the road to ...