Latest reporting shows Waikōloa Village remains at extreme wildfire risk with only one main road out. Progress on a second road has stalled while agencies debate responsibility, leaving residents vulnerable to an already documented hazard.

On February 3, 2026, Wildfire Safety Advocates received a response from Mayor Kimo Alameda regarding the Waikōloa Village second road. Following review of the letter, the issue was escalated to state and federal officials to seek clarity, accountability, and resolution as engagement continues.

Congresswoman Jill Tokuda visited the north end of Waikōloa Village to see wildfire risk and evacuation constraints firsthand, including the long-planned Waikōloa Village second road that remains unbuilt despite years of study and growth.

On January 29, 2026, Wildfire Safety Advocates formally asked Mayor Kimo Alameda to act on the long-planned second access road for Waikōloa Village. Supported by approximately 50 community signatures, the letter calls for funded design work, a clear construction timeline, and transparency on this critical wildfire safety project.

Wildfire Safety Advocates clarifies reports about lapses in fire protection at Pōhakuloa Training Area, explains what happened, and outlines why staffing, transparency, and coordination matter for wildfire safety on Hawaiʻi Island.

Residents keep asking why Waikōloa Village still lacks a second evacuation road. We created an FAQ to explain the facts.

Waikōloa Village wildfire evacuation concerns remain urgent. Read the meeting recap and learn why completing the County survey is so important.

The Wildfire Safety Advocates strongly encourage community participation in the upcoming Waikōloa Village Evacuation Traffic Study public meeting, hosted by the County of Hawaiʻi on Friday, January 9, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Waikōloa Village Association Golf Banquet Room.

Wildfire Safety Advocates receives a $20,000 foundational gift from the Levy Klots & Yeu Jin Yoon ʻOhana to strengthen wildfire resilience in Hawaiʻi.

Discover the critical findings and still-relevant recommendations from the pivotal 2016 Waikoloa Village Firewise Assessment. This comprehensive report, created by HWMO and partners, outlines a clear path to wildfire resilience that remains a vital call to action for our community today.

Acting DPW Director Neil Azavedo provided key updates on Waikōloa roads, including temporary traffic lights, Hulu route safety improvements, and progress on a second access road. Get the latest on community safety infrastructure.

Wildfire Safety Advocates is excited to share a big safety improvement for Waikōloa. After raising concerns about the Hulu Street Evacuation Route, the County of Hawaiʻi quickly added new pull-offs to make the road safer for our community during wildfire evacuations.