Banyan Drive in Hilo was once teeming with life. 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 trees are rotting and falling, buildings are derelict and threatened by a rising sea.  State lawmakers who represent the area have … Continue reading Hilo’s Beloved Banyan Drive Is In Ruins. Could A New Agency Save It?