#Water
NAS swimming pool in Hilo to host Red Cross lifeguard classes in January
The County of Hawaiʻi is hosting an American Red Cross lifeguard certification course this January at Hilo’s NAS Swimming Pool, offering comprehensive training from deep-water skills to CPR.
Volcano Watch: Water in Kīlauea — and its role in its eruptions
Some of the Big Island’s past explosive eruptions happened when magma erupted through groundwater or lake in a summit crater. Read this week’s ‘Volcano Watch’ to learn more now.
Volcano Watch: Petrologists gather to discuss challenges and goals in understanding Kīlauea chemistry
In May of this year, a group of volcano geochemists and petrologists (scientists who study the chemistry, textures and origins of volcanic rocks) met in Hilo to discuss how to improve our understanding of magma storage and evolution at Kīlauea with these considerations in mind.
Nā Leo TV launches inaugural Youth Media Challenge
The initiative is aimed at amplifying the voices and perspectives of Hawai‘i Island youth, offering a platform to showcase their creativity and contribute to community dialogues.
House Speaker Saiki comes into 2024 legislative session with commitment to center Hawai‘i
The Maui wildfires were top of mind for Speaker Scott Saiki and how those issues affect communities statewide.
‘Coffee Tea Water: Essential Elements EXPO’ Oct. 21 at Nāʻālehu Park
Stargazer Industries in Nā’ālehu is hosting the “Coffee Tea Water: Essential Elements EXPO,” on Oct. 21, celebrating Ka’u coffee and tea farmers with live music, food, local vendors and more.
Hōkūleʻa departs San Francisco, next stop Monterey Bay
Hōkūleʻa departed Hyde Street Pier Sunday morning for the next stop on the Moananuiākea Voyage: Half Moon Bay.
2 mainland ministries send Blessing Buckets of supplies to help Maui relief efforts
A full semi-load of the 5-gallon buckets, containing non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, first-aid kits, Bibles and handwritten notes of encouragement, has left the the God’s Pit Crew warehouse in Danville, Va., and is now making its way to the Valley Isle.
Mitch Roth emphasizes sustainability in his State of Hawaiʻi County address
Throughout his 45-minute 2023 State of the County address Monday, attended by dignitaries including Hawai‘i County Council Chairwoman Heather Kimball and several Council members, Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami, representatives of Maui County and Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, Hawai‘i Mayor Mitch Roth touched on several issues and topics, including affordable housing, homelessness, infrastructure, public transportation, economic development and public safety, among others.
Downtown Hilo to get much needed road upgrades, starting with Kino‘ole resurfacing
The Kino‘ole Street resurfacing project is just the beginning for roadway upgrades in Downtown Hilo on the Big Island.
Water Notice for August 18
AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG KALANIANAʻOLE AVENUE BETWEEN KAUHANE AVENUE AND KEA‘A STREET INCLUDING SILVA STREET; INCLUDING ANY SIDE ROADS AND LANES; SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test on Kalanianaʻole Avenue between the hours of 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug, 18, 2021. The […]
Oktoberforest Celebrates Trees, Beer
This October, The Nature Conservancy in Hawai‘i and breweries across the globe will celebrate the critical link between healthy forests and beer’s main ingredient — water.
AP Report Finds Hawai’i with ‘Safer’ Levels of Lead in Water
Volcanic soil and few lead pipes are among the reasons why the water quality in Hawai’i has stayed within federal testing limits in the past handful of years, according to officials.
Water Shut-Off Saturday in North Kona
The disruption in service is necessary to make a waterline connection for Innovations Public Charter School, according to Department of Water Supply officials.
Hawi Hydrant Flow Test to Cause Water Disruption
The Department of Water Supply is providing advanced notice to the public in the Honomaka’u Road Area of Hawi of a temporary water disruption.
‘O’okala Residents Under Water Conservation Notice
The ‘O’okala Deep Well failed on Monday. Water is currently being hauled from a nearby water system and residents have been placed on a Water Conservation Status.
UPDATE: Kinoole Street Water Main Break
Service disruption and traffic changes have been caused by a broken water main along Kinoole Street in Hilo.
DWS: Haleki’i Well Work May Take 2-3 Months
Repair work is underway at Haleki’i Well following its failure on Monday. Area customers are under a voluntary Water Conservation status.
DWS: Flow Test to Cause Water Disruption in Pahoa Area
The Department of Water Supply says a fire hydrant flow test on Aug. 18 may temporarily disrupt water quality in some Pahoa areas.
Kamehameha Water Shut-Offs Sheduled
Two water shut-offs along Kamehameha Avenue between Kumu Street and Pauahi Street are scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
