Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hilo’s Beloved Banyan Drive Is In Ruins. Could A New Agency Save It?
Lawmakers want a hotel built at Hilo’s airport to meet the housing needs of the Merrie Monarch festival while longer-term efforts to revitalize the once-thriving tourist district continue.
February 2026
Thursday, February 19Hilo’s Beloved Banyan Drive Is In Ruins. Could A New Agency Save It?