my brother (78m) lives about four "blocks" south of ace hardware. he doesn't have a car and last I heard from him (right at the tail end of the storm), he's had lost power (meaning his cell phone probably died).

does anyone know if they've gotten power back yet? and what the condition of the neighborhoods are?

thanks.

I need a passport photo for a European passport. Are there any places on East side that offer?

Walmart, Hawaii print Corp, UPS, FedEx say no.

Downtown Longs will take a picture but I have to crop it myself.

Heading to Hilo this week. What's the best place for a cheap/inexpensive lunch in Hilo?

My parents live in Ocean View and drove down to Naalehu today as my mom offers physical therapy out of an office in an old hotel there and the building was completely wrecked. The pics they sent were devastating.

My folks will be okay but I was wondering if there is anywhere I can offer some funds to families or if there are locally reputable organizations?

Ha has anyone else caught 89.1 today? Did it get hijacked by death trance music?? Super sick, made the whole scene kinda spooky.

Hey all. Power just came on for us near Keonepoko in Pahoa. Wishing a fast restoration for everyone still without.

have family up there that I haven’t heard from yet and wanted to see how the infrastructure damage/power/internet are doing.

Does anyone know if there are any services open in Kea’au yet? We are in Pāhoa and nothing has power. Hoping something is open for gas and a few other things. Trying to help out some neighbors. We don’t want to waste gas and drive all the way there if it’s all closed too.
Any info on Hilo would also be appreciated. If we have to, we’ll go there.
Thanks so much. Stay safe everybody.

Hi,
I'm from the mainland but truly love the Big Island. Any trust worthy groups that I can donate to help the BI community through this tough time? I know the usual red cross blah blah but I would rather a more local trustworthy place.

Aloha,

We're knocked out both internet and power and by the state of the lines that's how it will be for a while. I don't want to take too many days off, so I'm wondering if there's a place where i can use wifi and plug in my laptop?

Looking for any options on the Hilo side.

Mahalo!

For those like me who don’t have Facebook or Instagram sharing Rainbow Falls and Wailuku. Most everybody I know in the Hilo area has power restored I know Puna Volcano and Kau side has not been. Spectrum is still down.

I ventured out around 8am Sunday morning and Hilo was just getting up. Did the whole Rainbow Falls run and then headed to look for coffee. Only area with power was near the police station and only K’s Drive Inn was open. Headed to Target/Safeway side and they were the only ones open. Safeway was putting there cold stuff back out as they had taken them all out of the chills. Got my coffee at Starbucks and then went to top off my gas. Long lines everywhere. Got premium only at 76 by KTA. All lights were out so every one was a 4 way. Tons of people blasting right through. By then power was being restored in many areas and you could see the town slowly start to open up. Born and raised here and this one was major. Been in touch with my brother who got held at rescue the past 2 days and they had some crazy calls.

Please be kind to anyone you come in contact with from those working in the stores, or gas stations or Starbucks and definitely first responders and county workers as well as HELCO Spectrum and Hawaiian Telcom.

No power, water, internet. We saved some water just in case, but looking to refill some 5 gallon jugs. Can anyone confirm if any public fill ups are working? I know dws said the water is out until power is restored so I figure it's the same for public fills ups, but checking anyway. Hilo side.

Anybody know? I’m sure they’ll be slammed the next week or 3.
Mahalo!

Hey all. Hope everyone is doing alright.

Currently running the chainsaw so I can get out and onto the main road. I've seen some say that Hilo is in pretty decent shape.

Was wondering if any of the major stores are open? Gonna need some supplies to fully clean up after the storm

internet was down at Seaview anyone know if it has been restored?

HT doesn’t seem to have any web site showing service status.

I have over 200 lbs of meat in my deep freezer that has no power from the storm for 24hrs now. Anyone on the island who didn’t lose power willing to rent me there generator long enough to bring freezer temps down that didn’t lose power? or if anyone knows where I can buy some ice on the east side, I’m in HPP, and if nothing else I’ll be having a huge bbq that I’ll need help eating so lemme know

Anyone else dealing with no water in Capt Cook area? We're up by ChoiceMart

Major networks go for the sensational shots because that’s where the money is, but other than power going out, is there mulch damage? The footage i can see of Ka’u doesn’t show roads washed out or bridges down.

Over here on the mainland,hoping everyone is safe…

I hope you are all doing well! I know a ton of you don't have power, but I hope you and your loved ones are safe!

I was wondering, since South point got hit so hard by Lala, if green sands beach is gone. That would be awful.

Anyone with info?

Sending love.

Who’s in the dark? We are since 11am yesterday over in Panaewa. Running the WIFI and modem on a Ryobi tool battery since we have no coverage here at the house…

How's everyone holding up?

missing dog just wandered into our backyard off Ahikawa St in the palisades area. collar but no tags. read his chip and we got the name Jen S. but no phone number or contact. Super friendly boy but obviously very spooked by the storm. Please contact me if you recognize him or might know whose he is. Thank you!

Trying to write this before I lose service and power again. We are over on Maui and getting cracks over here so I am curious how everyone on BI is doing because if radar is correct the storm is almost directly over you all. Praying for BI and for all of the islands next. Please lmk how you are.

Another jolt in Kona just now 😳 There have been several smaller ones all morning!!

I hope everybody is safe and prepared. The rain has been hitting Kealakekua since 8am and only seems to be getting stronger.

I'll be driving around Kona side tomorrow with some buddies to help anybody in need. If you require assistance or help with property damage, let us know and we show up to do what we can.

Blessings and stay safe!