West Hawai‘i News
Various Military Convoys Scheduled Over the Next Week
Oahu-based services members will convoy between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa Training Area on Jan. 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Hawai’i Electric Light Crews Continue Power Restoration
Hawai’i Electric Light crews continue their efforts Tuesday morning to restore power to the 360 customers who remained without electricity Monday evening.
Gov. Ige Appoints New Directors
Governor David Ige announced Monday the appointments of Elizabeth Kim as Director of Labor and Industrial Relations and Cindy McMillian as Director of Communications.
Search for Missing Hawai’i Aloha Crew Member Continues
The search continues for a missing crew member of the Hawai’i Aloha that grounded over the weekend during this weekend’s storm.
Red Cross Responds to Weekend Storm Damage
Two East Hawai’i families whose homes were destroyed in the weekend wind storm received help from the Hawai’i Red Cross as volunteers continue to assess damage in other areas.
Power Restoration Continues, 900 Remain Powerless
Hawai’i Electric Light says that 900 customers are still without power across the island as crews work around the clock to restore power.
Grounded Sailboat Leaves One Mariner Missing
One mariner remains missing following the grounding of a 74-foot sailing vessel, Hawai’i Aloha. Four crew members were rescued Saturday.
South Point Road Water Main Break Cuts Off Service
Affected residents of the water main break are in Waiohinu mauka, Discovery Harbor mauka, and along South Point Road.
Kohala Residents Under Water Emergency
Residents who live above Hawi Road in Kohala remain without power following this weekend’s storm, causing a water outage.
Waimea Power Outage Leads to Water Unavailability
Power outages in the Waimea area have caused a disruption in water service in some areas.
Cleanup Underway Following Overnight Storm
Cleanup is underway following an overnight storm that has caused road closures, beach closures, and power outages across the Big Island.
Severe Weather Causes Closures, Cancellations
Along with road closures, today’s visits at Kulani Correctional Facility and BIIF swim meet at Hawai’i Preparatory Academy have been both cancelled.
Power, Road Access Affected by High Winds
Crews from Hawai’i Electric Light continue to work on scattered island wide power outages. Meanwhile, several roads are closed due to fallen trees and branches.
High Winds Causing Debris Damage, Road Closures
According to Hawai’i County Civil Defense, road closures have been reported in Waimea, Ahualoa, and Kona.
UPDATE: Kua Bay Reopens After Object Identified
The Kekaha Kai section of Kua Bay has been closed after an unidentified object was found in the water.
DLNR: Waimanu Camping Canceled and Trail Closed
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife has canceled Waimanu camping permits and closed the trail due to a pending storm.
Autopsy on Wailea Beach Victim Completed
Autopsy reports show that David Green Thompson’s death while swimming off the coast of Wailea Beach in Puako Sunday was due to asphyxia due to drowning.
State Judiciary Seeks Court Interpreters
The Hawai’i State Judiciary seeks individuals who speak both English and another language to apply as court interpreters.
West Hawai’i State Parks to Close Early Wednesday
The Department of Land and Natural Resources will close state parks in West Hawai’i early on Wednesday to discourage use of fireworks in the areas.
Convoy to Travel from Kawaihae Beginning Friday
Oahu-based service members will travel the roads between Kawaihae Harbor and Pohakuloa Training Area beginning Saturday, Jan. 3.
