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09/17/2024

The Beat Big Buck Swap!

Start saving those dollar bills and tune in at 7:30 AM. YerBoyO will announce 3 numbers and if your dollar bill has the three numbers we call out, in any order in the serial number and you're caller #5 at 808-969-6888 we'll swap it for a crisp $50 bill!

Plus, if you can match an additional number that YerBoyO gives you, we'll swap that $50 for $100!

Winner must provide the full serial number and bring that dollar into the office for verification when they collect their prize.

Go to www.thebeathawaii.com for all the details!

08/26/2024

08/26/2024

Civil Defense message for Sunday 08-25-2024 03:23 PM.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has canceled the Tropical Storm Warning for Hawaii Island.

The National Weather Service Flash Flood Warning and Wind Advisory remain in effect for Hawaii island.

As Hurricane Hone caused a significant amount of wind, rain, and flood damage, multiple roads remain closed, many utility lines and trees are down, and rivers and streams are at capacity. Please exercise caution as crews are on roadways removing debris and conducting repairs.

If your property sustained damage due to Hurricane Hone, please report damage to Civil Defense on their website athttps://survey123.arcgis.com/share/13ffdc337b544dc0a8665fcdf9e67957, or call Civil Defense at 808-935-0031.

Thank you for staying informed and for being preparing for Hurricane Hone.

This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.

For more information, please visit: www.hawaiicounty.gov/hazard-impact-map

The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency (HCCDA) Public Damage Report allows the public to self-report damages.

08/26/2024

Civil Defense Hurricane Hone update for Sunday 08-25-2024 01:03 PM.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center TROPICAL STORM WARNING remains in effect for Hawaii Island.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasts wet and windy weather conditions to remain through today but decrease in intensity sometime later this afternoon and into the night.

Due to impact from Hurricane Hone, please be advised that;

Highway 11 in Ka`u District between Whittington Park and Punalulu`u remains closed due to roadway flooding.

The Ka`u Gym in Pahala and Na`alehu Commuity Center in Na`alehu are open to support the above road closure.

All other public shelters that were opened yesterday to provide a safe place from Hurricane Hone will close as of 12 noon today.

Hele On Bus routes that were suspended for the weekend will resume operations tomorrow, Monday morning.

The Department of Education confirms DOE schools will be open Monday morning. If your child attends a charter or private school, please check with school administration on opening status.

Hurricane Hone caused wide-spread wind, rain, or flood damage across Hawaii Island. If you sustained damage to your property due to Hurricane Hone, please report damages online on the Civil Defense website at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/13ffdc337b544dc0a8665fcdf9e67957 or call Civil Defense at 808-935-0031.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This is your Hawaii county Civil Defense Agency.

For more information, please visit the County of Hawaii Hazard Impact Map

The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency (HCCDA) Public Damage Report allows the public to self-report damages.

10/02/2023

One sound can win you BIG money!

The Beat is giving you the chance to win your share of the $2000 Secret Safe of Sounds!

Be listen weekdays for your cue
to call at 7:30am, 8:30am, 11:30,am & 1:30pm. We’ll play the secret sound and if you guess the exact sound you’ll win the cash in the safe!

The safe starts at $100 and everyday we go without a winner we’ll add $100 more, up to $500!

For complete rules go www.thebeathawaii.com

08/17/2023

WIWOʻOLE MAUI BENEFIT CONCERT

(LIVESTREAM) | SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023

A Benefit Concert Led by Maui’s Celebrated Recording Artists & Hālau

Participating Artists include GRAMMY® and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winners:
(listed alphabetically. line-up subject to change without announcement)

AMY HĀNAIALIʻI -
CODY PUEO PATA -
EKOLU -
HOAKA -
KALANI PEʻA -
KANEKOA -
KAMAKA KŪKONA -
KIMIÉ MINER -
KŪIKAWĀ -
PIʻILANI ARIAS -
RAIATEA HELM -
WAIOLOHIA -
HĀLAU O KA HANU LEHUA, KUMU HULA KAMAKA KŪKONA -
HĀLAU KEKUAOKALĀʻAUʻALAʻILIAHI, NĀ KUMU HULA
ʻILIAHI AND HAUNANI PAREDES -
HĀLAU NĀ LEI KAUMAKA O UKA, KUMU HULA NĀPUA SILVA -
AND MORE…

Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert (Livestream), presented by Grand Wailea, The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, KITV4 News, Pacific Media Group, and emceed by, Malika Dudley. will be live-streamed worldwide on August 19, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hawai'i Standard Time on www.kaainamomona.org and across participating artists’ social media platforms.

Proceeds from Wiwoʻole will be stewarded through Native Hawaiian 501(c)(3) ‘Āina Momona [EIN 82-1366588] at WIWOʻOLE MAUI BENEFIT CONCERT and the Maui Strong Fund at The Hawai'i Community Foundation [EIN 99-0261283].

08/08/2023

EVACUATION NOTICE

07/19/2023

This is a Civil Defense message for Wednesday 07-19-2023 12:22 PM.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has Canceled the TROPICAL STORM WARNING for Hawaii Island.

A Flood Watch and High Surf and Wind Advisory continues for Hawaii Island to 6 this evening.

Please exercise caution while the conditions remain unsettled.

07/19/2023

This is a Civil Defense message for Tuesday 07-18-2023 05:04 PM.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has issued a TROPICAL STORM WARNING for Hawaii Island.

TROPICAL STORM force winds (39-73mph) are expected within the next few hours.

As part of the Tropical Storm Warning, the following warnings and advisories have been issued:
- A High Surf Warning for dangerous surf on north, east and south shores from Upolu Point in North Kohala to South Point in Kau.
- A Flood Watch for the entire Island of Hawaii.
Due to the Tropical Storm Warning, please be advised:

Roadways may close without notice.
Do not cross fast flowing water on foot or in a vehicle, Turn Around Don't Drown.
Large dangerous surf is life threatening, stay away from the shoreline and beaches.
Strong winds will blow down trees and loose objects, be aware of downed utility lines.
Seek shelter and stay off the roadways until conditions subside.
You will be informed as conditions change.

This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.

For more information, please visit the County of Hawaii Hazard Impact Map

07/18/2023

07/18/2023

This is a Civil Defense message for Monday 07-17-2023 05:41 PM.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has issued a TROPICAL STORM WARNING for Hawaii Island.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING is issued when tropical storm force winds (39-73mph) are expected within the next 36 hours.

As part of the Tropical Storm Warning, the following warnings and advisories have been issued:
- High Surf Warning for the northeast shoreline from Upolu Point in North Kohala to South Point in Kau for rising surf Tuesday night.
- Flood Watch for the entire island beginning Tuesday night.

Due to the Tropical Storm Warning, please be advised:

All pre-landfall preparations should be completed before onset of high surf, wind, and rain
Boat owners and those with shoreline property should complete securement by Tuesday night.
Prepare your property for heavy rains and flooding
Take this time to secure loose outdoor items prior to the onset of winds
You will be informed as conditions change

07/17/2023

Hawai‘i County is prepping two emergency shelters and has canceled camping permits from Tuesday to Wednesday.

07/17/2023

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07/17/2023

This is a Civil Defense message for Monday 07-17-2023 at 06:39 AM.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Hawaii Island.

A Tropical Storm Watch is issued when tropical storm force winds (39-73mph) are possible to impact Hawaii Island within the next 48 hours.

Due to the Tropical Storm Watch please be advised:

Boat owners and those with shoreline property should begin preparing for possible surf impacts
Prepare your property possible high surf, damaging winds, and flooding rains.
Take this time to secure loose outdoor items prior to the onset of winds
You will be informed as conditions change

07/16/2023

This is a Civil Defense Message.

This is a Tropical Cyclone Information Statement for Sunday, July 16 at 12 noon.

The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Hurricane Calvin to a Tropical Storm. Tropical Storm Calvin is located in the East Pacific Basin and will cross into the Central Pacific today.

The National Hurricane Center forecasts Hawaii Island to be in the path of Tropical Storm Calvin. The Hurricane Center is forecasting to issue a Tropical Storm Watch for the Island of Hawaii within the next 24 hours.

The effects of a tropical storm can span hundreds of miles from its center. Tropical storm effects include high surf, high winds, and flooding rains.

As the Hurricane Center and Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency continue to monitor Tropical Storm Calvin, we encourage you to take the time now to review your family emergency plan and make sure your emergency kit and supplies are prepared and ready; should this storm impact Hawaii Island.

For more information on how to prepare, please visit the Tropical Cyclone Resources at the Hawaii County Civil Defense website at https://hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense.

You will be informed and updated as conditions change.

07/16/2023

This is a Civil Defense Message.

This is a Distant Earthquake Information message for Saturday, July 15 at 9 PM.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 occurred at approximately 8:48 PM HST in the Alaska Peninsula.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirms there is NO TSUNAMI THREAT to the Island and State of Hawaii.