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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
: Use caution while traveling on Highway 19 between the 16-29 mile markers. Heavy rain is causing runoff, ponding and debris on the road. AVOID Highway 19 at Kaawalii Gulch, closed due to a landslide and heavy runoff
WARNING....language, blood, graphic! Please be advised the language is graphic; there is blood, and it is VERY graphic. Viewer discretion strongly advised! Video
LOCATION...15.7N 150.4W ABOUT 415 MI...665 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 625 MI...1005 KM SE OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY... A TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR HAWAII COUNTY. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT... A TROPICAL STORM WATCH […]
