* FLOOD ADVISORY FOR... THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY * UNTIL 730 AM HST * AT 435 AM HST...RADAR INDICATED AN AREA OF HEAVY RAIN OVER LEEWARD KOHALA ON THE BIG ISLAND...FROM NEAR KAWAIHAE TO NORTH OF KOHALA RANCH. RAINFALL RATES UP TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR WILL RESULT IN PONDING OF WATER...AND NUISANCE FLOODING...ESPECIALLY ON KOHALA RANCH ROAD. * LOCATIONS IN THE ADVISORY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT […]
The Hawai'i Police Department reports that the Hualalai Road closure has extended to the Kuakini Hwy intersection. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes and to avoid this location. The Old Airport gymnasium has been opened as a shelter.
Advisory: Road closure of Hualalai Road from Alii Drive to Nani Kailua due to a brush fire The Hawai'i Police Department reports the closure of Hualalai Road from Alii Drive to Nani Kailua due to a brush fire. All motorists are asked to avoid this location and take alternate routes as HFD crews address this brush fire. The expected closure time is not known at this time.
Aloha Kohala, Please join us Tuesday, April 26 from 6:00-8:00pm for episode 2 of Kohala Conversations. Tuesday's show will be a follow-up to our first show about the Native Hawaiian Convention. Join us for a conversation with Isaac Harp, Fred Cachola, and Clarence Ching offering 3 different viewpoints about the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement, hosted by Bob Martin. We will take your phone calls live at 808-884-5657. Tune in on Tuesday […]
Hawai‘i Electric Light generation margins improve HILO, April 21, 2016 (12 p.m.) – Hawai‘i Electric Light’s generation margins have improved due to the early return of its Hill 6 steam plant from annual overhaul. “The return of our Hill 6 steam plant increases the number of available units and improves reserve margins. We do expect to have sufficient generation for tonight’s evening peak energy use period,” said Rhea Lee-Moku, Hawai‘i […]
Power generation reserves remain tight on Hawai‘i Island Hāmākua Energy Partners plant remains out of service HILO, Apr. 18, 2016 (3:45 p.m.) – After two unexpected trips of the 60 MW Hamakua Energy Partners (HEP) power plant on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, the HEP plant remains out of service and is not expected to return until Friday. Hawai‘i Electric Light is experiencing narrow generation reserves this week. […]
– Hawai‘i Electric Light Company announces a partial lane closure on Kaiwi Street between Kuakini Highway and Luhia Street in Kailua-Kona from Monday, April 11, to Friday, April 15, 2016. One lane will be closed to traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for infrastructure upgrades. Crews will replace five transmission poles in the Kona industrial area. Motorists are advised to expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes. […]
A message from COUNTY OF HAWAII The fire is between the 8 and 9 mile marker and the Fire Department is actively fighting the fire. Hawaii Police Department reports Highway 190 is closed between Waikoloa Road and the 6 Mile Marker. Detour using Old Saddle Road or Queen Kaahumanu Highway From a local driver: Heading to Hilo from Kohala. Road closed north on 190&200 due to brush fire. Saddle Road […]
Good news! There have been no new confirmed Dengue Fever cases on Hawai'i Island since March 23. Still, Fight The Bite and remove standing water. North Kohala has not had a confirmed case since this outbreak began .
