Fernanda's current projections has it coming towards the Hawaiian Islands as a major hurricane with winds in excess of 110 mph. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 13/0900Z 11.7N 114.1W 45 KT 50 MPH 12H 13/1800Z 11.5N 115.5W 55 KT 65 MPH 24H 14/0600Z 11.2N 117.4W 65 KT 75 MPH 36H 14/1800Z 10.9N 119.3W 80 KT 90 MPH 48H 15/0600Z 10.9N 121.4W 95 KT 110 MPH 72H 16/0600Z 11.6N 125.9W […]
Hurricane season is here in Hawaii and preparation is very important. Have your emergency supplies ready, just in case. The following tropical storm is currently in the Eastern Pacific heading west and expected to become a hurricane in the next few days. Current forecasts show the path to go south of the Big Island but, of course, that can change. Impact from this storm would begin early next week. Stay […]
Hawaiian Telcom, the state’s largest telecommunications company, and Cincinnati Bell are merging in a cash-and-stock deal worth $650 million. The two companies said today they will keep their separate local brand identities and operations. The boards of directors of both companies approved the agreement. Hawaiian Telcom will continue to be locally managed from Hawaii and its existing union labor agreements will be honored. Hawaiian Telcom will name two directors to […]
UPDATE: Road has been reopened. Advisory: Road closure of Route 190, from the Old Saddle Road intersection to the Waimea Airport Road intersection Dear Len Winkler, The Hawai'i Police Department reports a temporary road closure of Route 190, from the Old Saddle Road intersection (6mp) to the Waimea Airport Road intersection (2mp) in Waimea due to a brush fire. The Hawai'i Police Department requests that motorist use alternate routes […]
KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply has ordered all residents and customers in North Kona to immediately restrict water use to health and safety needs as well as cease all irrigation activities following the failure of yet another water well in the area.
The Monday morning malfunction of a City and County of Honolulu mainframe computer has become a statewide problem for anyone seeking to obtain or renew a driver’s license, register a motor vehicle or get a state identification card. “As the statewide database, this computer issue is … impacting driver licensing centers in Hawaii County, Kauai County and Maui County, and we ask for the patience of those residents … ,” […]
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks will conduct early closures of three West Hawaii parks on the Fourth of July holiday. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area (including the Waialea Bay section), Kekaha Kai State Park (including the Maniniowali Beach / Kua Bay and Mahaiula Beach sections) and Kiholo State Park reserve will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. “We are closing these facilities early […]
