Spencer Park closing Sept. 12-14 For routine cleaning, the South Kohala park will be closed all day on Sept. 12, 13 and 14. The Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the public for cooperation during these temporary closures.
This is a Civil Defense Message. Hawaii Police Department advises that Highway 19 remains closed at this time due to a propane tanker fire resulting from a traffic crash yesterday. Honomu Road is also closed. Traffic is being routed over Old Mamalahoa Highway, but this detour is limited to passenger vehicles only. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to expect delays. Large vehicles need to use an alternate […]
HONOLULU, Aug. 29, 2017 – The Hawaiian Electric Companies filed their Grid Modernization Strategy with the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission (PUC) today, providing a roadmap for building more resilient and renewable-ready island grids. Today’s filing follows the submission of the companies’ draft report in late June. The draft was posted online and presented at four public meetings on Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu to review the strategy with customers, answer […]
Kohala Study Flyer Consultants to talk about Agricultural Water System Consultants hired to look into the possibility of an independent agricultural water system for Kohala have scheduled a public meeting to talk about the study now underway on Wednesday August 16, at 5:30 in the HUB Barn. The State Water Resources Commission has hired Kohala resident John Richards of Waimea Water Services to conduct the study. The meeting will be […]
WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CONSUMERS ALONG KAWAIHAE ROAD FROM LINDSEY ROAD TO ‘OPELO ROAD INCLUDING ANY SIDE ROADS AND LANES, KAMUELA; SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on Kawaihae Road for the Hale Ola Pono Health Center between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid […]
Earthquake Report Coordinates:-156.102, 20.4045 Depth:17.252 km (10.7 mi) Magnitude:4.21 Date:2017-07-30 02:01:06 local 2017-07-30 12:01:06 UTC Age: 0.2 days Distance From:33km WNW of Hawi, Hawaii Number of Phases:95 Azimuthal Gap (deg):137 Distance to Nearest Station:0.3 deg Vertical / Horizontal Error:31.61 km / 0.65 km Event ID:hv61568507 https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/hv61568507#executive
Be advised that on 1 August 2017, HI-EMA will expand the monthly siren test to include the Attack Warning Signal. This is the result of the possibility that the State of Hawaii may be within range of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) carrying a nuclear warhead launched from North Korea. This signal will follow the Attention Signal which is normally tested on the first working day of each month. The […]
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 […]
