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AFFECTED AREAS: PUAKŌ, KAWAIHAE VILLAGE TO KAWAIHAE HARBOR AND INDUSTRIAL AREA, AND THE FOLLOWING RESORT AREAS:MAUNA LANI/FAIRMONT ORCHID, HĀPUNA PRINCE, MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL, AND ADJACENT SUBDIVISIONS/DEVELOPMENTS; SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI‘I Hawaiian Electric (HE) issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Watch on February 9, 2026, that remains in effect. Per HE, this means that weather… Continue Reading Water Preparedness PSPS Watch-Lālāmilo

HILO, HAWAI‘I – The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, is inviting young artists to showcase their creativity and knowledge by entering its 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest. Hawai‘i Island kindergarteners through sixth graders may submit original artwork depicting this year’s theme, “Make Every Drop Count,” by the deadline of Friday,… Continue Reading Water Supply announces 2026 Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest

The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, is joining communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, May 4-10, 2025. This annual observance led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) serves to highlight the importance of healthy drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of water professionals who keep it flowing… Continue Reading DWS celebrates Drinking Water Week May 4-10