Ironman Race Today
The Ironman World Championships take place today. Road closures. Watch it live at http://livestream.com/ironman/events/6435012
Hawai’i County General Plan Info
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 […]
Ernie Cruz Jr. Dies
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, […]
HELCO RATE INCREASE PROPOSED
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 […]
No Drought Areas on Big Island
Hilo had its wettest August in a quarter-century, according to a report released Thursday by the National Weather Service. The rain gauge at Hilo International Airport registered 24.68 inches last month, two-and-a-half times the August average and the highest total since 1991. Records for August rainfall totals were broken at Waiakea Uka, with 29.82 inches; Glenwood, with 28.86 inches; and Mountain View, with 26.48 inches. “As of this week, the […]
Closures and Reopen Schedule
Starting tomorrow, all County and State facilities, offices and services will be restored including Hele-On Bus service starting with the 3:15 AM bus to West Hawaii. Solid waste transfer stations and landfills will open according to regular schedule. County Parks will open and programs will resume on a case by case basis pending damage assessments that will occur tomorrow morning. UH Hilo and Hawaii Community College will reopen tomorrow. DOE […]
Big Island Closures
All Hawaii Island public and private schools islandwide, including charter schools, UH Hilo, and Hawaii Community Colleges, will be closed tomorrow. All County of Hawaii facilities, offices and services will be closed tomorrow including Hele-On Bus service, solid waste transfer stations and landfills. All State and County park facilities including lava viewing, and some camping and remote areas of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will also be closed tomorrow. Stay off […]
Revenue Bond Sales Funds for Road Improvements
The governor’s office announced Monday. “Money will be distributed to projects that will benefit communities throughout the state, including more than $22 million for Hawaii County, for improvements on the Akoni Pule Highway, Mamalahoa Highway, Kohala Mountain Road, Daniel K. Inouye Highway and Kawaihae Road,” wrote Tim Sakahara, public affairs officer with the department of transportation.
11PM CIVIL DEFENSE MESSAGE
This is a Civil Defense Message. This is a Tropical Storm Darby update for Friday July 22nd at 11:00 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Hawaii County. A high surf warning for east facing shores is also in effect. As of 11 PM tonight, Tropical Storm Darby is located about 150 miles east-southeast of Hilo moving to the west at 10 miles per hour. […]