Kawaihae Fire Now
Not much is known right this moment, but 2 choppers are working along with other units on a fire developing in the Kawaihae area. If you will be going anywhere nearby, stay alert. AVOID Kawaihae Road for next 2 hours. Return here for updates! 2:34pm County sending 2 1500gallon tankers to scene to clean road & more. 2:36 Personnel from Parker Ranch assisting in fire. 3:06pm Fire is getting under control […]
Bridge Closure Civil Defense
10:51am Update: The State Highways Department reports that the Umauma Bridge on Highway 19 in the area of the 16 to 17 mile marks in Hamakua is closed to all traffic. A detour has been set up through the Old Mamalahoa Highway and motorists are advised to drive with caution and to expect traffic delays. Presently delays of up to 30 minutes can be expected and if possible alternate routes […]
Umauma Bridge will be closed to all traffic
State Highways reports that Umauma Bridge will be closed to all traffic effective at 7:30 PM this evening and remain closed until further notice. A detour will be in place for all vehicles through the old Mamalahoa Highway. Motorists are advised to drive carefully and anticipate delays
Reminder Power Outage Tomorrow Starting At 11pm
SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE PLANNED IN NORTH KOHALA Hawaii Electric Light Co. announced a scheduled power outage that will affect customers in Hawi and Kapaau. This temporary outage is necessary to allow HELCO personnel to safely upgrade equipment at the Hawi substation to improve system reliability. The outage will be from 11 p.m. Nov. 11 to 5 a.m. Nov. 12. The affected areas are Mahukona along Akoni Pule Highway to Old […]
Dengue Fever Update 11-7-15 330pm
Remember to tune in this Monday at 9am, on the Uncle David Show to hear a live interview, special report, with State Senator & Kohala Hospital Emergency Room Physician, Josh Green. We will discuss the Dengue Fever situation on the Island and in North Kohala.
Dengue Fever Special Report Monday 9am
KNKR, 96.1FM will broadcast a live interview with Emergency Room physician and Hawaii State Senator, District 3, Josh Green, Monday, November 9, at 9am. Senator Green will answer important questions regarding the sudden outbreak of Dengue Fever on The Big Island. We will get up to the minute information regarding the state of the disease on Island as well as how it can affect Kohala residents directly. We will find […]