#Damage
Helicopter searching for signs of invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle in Waikōloa
The flight, which started at 10 a.m. and will end at noon, is part of an effort to collect aerial imagery of palm trees in the Waikōloa area to identify potential damage caused by the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.
Storm surge of aloha sweeps across social media as Big Island communities step up to help neighbors in Hone’s aftermath
It was a wave of “braddahs and sistahs coming together to help out each other” with food, appliances, rides, repairs, spiritual needs or even just getting people in touch with others who could help.
Hawaiian Electric has run into power shortfalls and weather was not the culprit
During the past seven months, Hawaiian Electric has asked its Big Island customers nine times — sometimes for several days in a row — to reduce their electricity consumption during peak use hours in the evening, and the cause of the power problems was not the usual culprit: severe weather.
East Hawai’i finally sees the sun, after 10 days of rain — and snow on the summits
Beginning Feb. 16 in East Hawai’i, back-to-back Kona Lows followed by persistent showers ushered in by returning trade winds drenched places from Honomū to Pāhala, but the rain finally stopped long enough on Saturday to give the saturated ground a chance to dry out a little, at least in Hilo.
Federal, state teams to inspect damage and impacts of Mauna Loa eruption on Big Island
The team of inspectors will examine the damage and impact sustained to the Mauna Loa Observatory Road and other infrastructure that were overrun by lava from the eruption on the Big Island.
Red Cross Continues Damage Assessment Following Storm
The American Red Cross is conducting damage assessments following the Kona Low storm last week.
Volcano Fire Causes $30K in Damage
Hawai’i County Fire Department personnel responded at 4 a.m. to a Volcano home fully engulfed in flames. The fire caused $30,000 in damage.
Pahoa House Fire Causes $130K in Damage
An overnight structure fire in Pahoa caused $130,000 in damage. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Police Renew Request for Information in Waiakea Uka Fire
Police once again request the public’s help in retrieving information regarding a fire that occurred Dec. 10 at the Waiakea Uka Gym in Hilo.
