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The Hawai‘i Department of Health originally issued the advisory Sept. 16.

Outages have also been reported in North Kohala impacting 794 customers.

Inspections will start in Waimea, followed by Puakō, nearby resort areas, Kawaihae, Makapala, Hāwī, Hala‘ula and Niuli‘i

This program will impact approximately 19,300 customers on the Big Island located between Kohala and Waikōloa in North Hawai‘i, between Kalaoa and Hōlualoa in West Hawai‘i and between Mauna Kea Access Road and Waiki‘i Ranch.

Results of water sample retesting at Puako Middle of Lot on the Kohala Coast showed that enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold.

Hustace served as president of the Waimea Community Association for the past four years.

The surf has dropped below advisory levels.

Wind advisory is canceled and high surf for north-facing shores is expected to peak on Saturday morning.

Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and there’s still plenty of holiday cheer to be had around the Big Island.

Surf of up to 8 feet is forecast in the advisory areas, which include Kohala and Kona.

Strong high pressure building north of the islands will bring strong and gusty trade winds to Kohala and leeward portions of the Big Island over the next couple of days.

After years of effort by many, including the late lineal descendant Aunty Patti-Ann Solomon, 642 acres of beloved — and historically, culturally and ecologically important — land in Māhukona is close to being protected forever.

From benefit concerts to help Maui wildfire relief and recovery efforts, live music and old movies to a celebration of the Hawaiian honeycreeper, the Tanabata Japanese Star Festival and more, there’s plenty of events happening on the Big Island this week. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.

Fire safety is a collective responsibility, and everyone on the Big Island and beyond has a kuleana (responsibility) to take proactive measures to mitigate wildfire risks in their residences and neighborhoods.

From a Flower Festival in Honoka’a to a Tribute to Carlos Santana in Hilo, there’s music, food, Walks to End homelessness and more happening on the Big Island this week. But our No. 1 thing to do this week is help the people of Lahaina. Here’s your Top 20 events on the Big Island this week.

The town hall series aims to establish an open and transparent dialogue where residents can stay informed about local initiatives, express their concerns, and actively contribute to shaping the future of their respective communities.

Big Island artists shined at 2023 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including multi-award winners Natalie Ai Kamauu of Waimea and newcomer Wehilei of Kohala.

Big Island Native Wehilei will sing “Kohala, HI” at the 2023 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. She is up for Single of the Year and six other awards.

Capt. T. N. Simeona, the pound master for the Kohala area on the Big Island near the end of the 19th century, was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 30, 1890. His story was told and his name added to the police memorial wall at the Hilo Police Station on Monday during the Hawai‘i Police Department’s National Police Week ceremony.

WhiteSpace Architects is planning to break ground on the 24,000-square-foot Hāmākua-Kohala Health Rural Health, Wellness and Teaching Center in mid-2024.