General Plan Comprehensive Review Announcement On August 23 and 25, Public Input Forums were held to get residents' feedback on alternatives for future growth. The presentation slides are available here. Electronic "keypad polling" was used during the Forums (along with paper surveys at remote sites) to record participants' input. If you were not able to attend, you may view the presentation and complete an online survey. Online surveys completed by […]
Ka'u comes from behind in the third and fourth quarters to defeat Kohala 24-20. Up 20-8 going into the second half, Kohala expected to hold on to an easy victory over Ka'u. That wasn't the case on Saturday when Ka'u never quit and showed Kohala what a full week of dedication and hard work is all about. With Kohala up 20-16 on Ka'u's last possession, a last ditch heave into […]
It should be noted that another tropical storm has formed in the Central Pacific. However, Ulika is currently forecast to not have a lot of effect on us; if anything, will be a rain event as the winds are currently peaking at 40mph with some intensification within 24 hours, but it should be a depression or less by the time it gets close to us. Complete info under the storm […]
Guy Cruz died today, brother to the late Ernie Cruz Jr who died Tuesday afternoon in a drowning at Sandy Beach. Guy Cruz had been in hospice care for some time. He was 49 years old. From John Cruz's biography: John returned to Hawaii in 1995 to help his brother Ernie record his album. At the time, Ernie was in the immensely popular band, the Ka'au Crater Boys. He invited John to […]
Ernie Cruz, Jr. Well-known local musician Ernie Cruz Jr. died Tuesday, his family confirmed. Lifeguards pulled Cruz from waters about 100 yards off Sandy's Beach around 2:30 p.m. It's unclear how Cruz got into trouble in the water. "Definitely a shock to the family and Ohana and Hawaii," said Imua Garza, Cruz's brother-in-law. "He was such a legend" Garza says Cruz was man with a big heart. "Loved his awa, his friends, his ohana, […]
HILO, Sept. 19, 2016 – Hawai�i Electric Light today proposed the first increase of base rates in nearly six years to help pay for operating costs, including expanded vegetation management focusing on albizia tree removal, as well as system upgrades to increase reliability, improve customer service and integrate more renewable energy. The request is for a 6.5 percent increase in revenues, or $19.3 million. Rate reviews are required by the […]
This is a Civil Defense message. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 8 PM tonight for Hawaii County. Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been reported. Emergency responders report flooding and significant run-off in areas along the Hamakua Coast. One lane is open on Highway 19 near Paauilo Post Office due to a landslide. Motorists are advised to drive with caution in the area. The public […]
