Kiii3 News: Hilo’s beloved Banyan Drive is in ruins. Could a new agency save it? Banyan Drive in Hilo was once teeming with life.

Understanding the Context

The picturesque Waiākea peninsula, lined with sprawling fig trees, hosted tourists and locals alike. But for over a decade it’s been in disrepair — the ... Hilo’s beloved Banyan Drive is in ruins. Could a new agency save it?

Key Insights

HILO — After passing legislation to extend leases for the Kanoelehua Industrial Area last year, lawmakers are again turning their attention to improving Hilo’s hotel area on Banyan Drive. The group ... KITV: Banyan tree removal in Hilo closes lane on Banyan Drive for 2 weeks HILO, Hawaii (Island News) -- A lane on Banyan Drive in will be closed for two weeks starting on Thursday as a banyan tree is removed due to public safety concerns. A lane closure will be in effect on ... Banyan tree removal in Hilo closes lane on Banyan Drive for 2 weeks The sixth Banyan Drive Art Stroll featuring exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, entertainment, and activities will happen throughout the Banyan Drive area of Hilo from noon to 6 p.m.

Final Thoughts

this Saturday. The debris from the banyan tree on Hilo’s Kilauea Avenue that uprooted and fell July 12, killing two women, has been trucked away and disposed of, and damage caused by the massive tree crashing onto ... KHON2 on MSN: Hilo banyan tree cleanup could take two-to-three more days An iconic banyan tree that toppled over in Hilo on Saturday is still being cleaned up by crews.