#Wailuku River
‘Do not go beyond this point’
27 people have died in the past 29 years at Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots. Hawai’i County Councilwoman Jenn Kagiwada hopes new signage will encourage more safety at the state parks along the East Hawai‘i river on the north side of Hilo.
Update: High bacteria count notification for portion of Wailuku River canceled
State reports water sample retesting results of Big Island waterway show enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold level.
Hawaiian Electric, Wailuku River Hydroelectric want to continue providing reliable, sustainable, renewable energy to Big Island
Hawaiian Electric’s power purchase contract with Wailuku River Hydroelectric was set to expire on May 12. The partners are negotiating a new long-term contract now, but have asked for an amendment to their existing agreement that would extend the contract for up to five years and could also provide savings to Big Island electricity customers.
Volcano Watch: A Legendary Part of the Wailuku River is Again Revealed
“Signs of the battle between Maui and Kuna are found higher on the Wailuku River.”
Viewer Video: Wailuku River After the Storm
Heavy rain brought flooding and road closures to East Hawa‘ii over the weekend. While the storming has stopped, the river and waterfalls are still flowing high and swift.
CWRM Project Causes Unintentional Fish Kill
CWRM initiated a project meant to improve conditions for native ‘o‘opu, but an element of the work instead killed hundreds of the fish it was meant to help.
HPD Confirms Identity of Body Found in Wailuku River
Hawai‘i Island police have confirmed the identity of a body that was found in the Wailuku River on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 as 28-year-old Kelly Mrowinski, of Chicago.
PHOTO UPDATE: Crusin’ Kaipalaoa with Tita Nui
Kaipalaoa, canoes, coconuts, King Kamehameha… and how Hilo got its name.
Remains Found Last Month Belong to Missing Swimmer
Remains located in the Wailuku River in February have been identified as belonging to Kailua-Kona woman Jolee Reiswig.
UPDATE: Identity of Apparent Drowning Victim Released
An 18-year-old man died Wednesday after swimming in the Wailuku river, near Pi’ihonua Bridge.
Search for Missing Boiling Pots Swimmer Continues
The search for a missing Boiling Pots swimmer continues into its third day Thursday. Operations have been limited by poor river conditions.
Search Continues for Missing Boiling Pots Swimmer
Hawai’i County Fire Department rescuers continue their search for a 62-year-old woman who went missing Monday evening while swimming at Boiling Pots.
Swimmer Goes Missing at Boiling Pots
A 62-year-old woman went missing after swimming at Boiling Pots Monday evening.
