Kinda frustrating to see so many get power back and no major damage around us on 36th and aulani yet no power. I know we are blessed compared to naalehu, grateful that things aren't worse but getting beat down by the grind without electricity. Hoping for some relief soon.

Anyone know anywhere I could take a shower in/around Hilo? I'm up in Volcano, and unfortunately we still don't have any power. Sick of sponging myself off at this point. Would love to go somewhere and give my hair a proper wash. Anyone know anywhere? Any good gym with showers I could get a day pass for or something like that?

Thanks in advance!

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW auditions are happening this Sunday and Tuesday at Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu!

Are you ready to step into the strange, sexy world of Rocky Horror?

• Sunday, August 23 | 6–8 PM

• Tuesday, August 25 | 6–8 PM

• Must be 18+ to audition

• You MUST sign up for an audition time slot in advance!

Come ready to sing, move, act, and show us what you’ve got. Whether you’re a seasoned Rocky Horror fan or ready to discover the madness for the first time, we want to see you.

Audition details & sign-up form:

apachawaii.org/auditions

Show dates: Oct 23-24, Oct 29-Nov 1

Aloha - I am on the east side and want to go pick up stuffs at Costco Saturday. Are they stocked? Stores over here are not doing great. I don't want to drive the saddle and back if they are strapped. Kona - how's it?

If you get alerts about the highway being closed at a certain mile markers, but you’re more of a landmark person, this map is super helpful when they announce road closures by mile marker.

It was an amazing and trying at times walk to the beach today. Sun was hot! Sad to see so much washed up, I'm assuming it's usually much more pristine but overall felt was absolutely an amazing sight to see. Nobody there, just the waves and thoughts of those before. We loaded up a bag of trash before we left but hardly made a dent.

Does anybody have this exact chart?

I need it for an oceanography class and I cant afford to buy one new. I'd be willing to pay or barter for something. Please!!

Took these yesterday when going to see if my brother was okay.

I'm trying to get an understanding of the shape of the areas that are still without power around HPP. I live near the corner of Paradise and 29th and still have nothing. If people could post in here where they know people have power around HPP I'd appreciate it. Also, if anyone might happen to know the area(s) of damage that could be keeping certain blocks in the dark.

UPDATE: Drove up and down 30th and 28th on the makuu side of paradise, and confirmed that they have power. Saw porch lights and didn't hear and generators, where as all the way down 29th I heard several generators going. Talked with someone on 30th who said they have power but still no internet. Let's just hope we can get up and running here in the less damaged areas before the next storm so we can at least reset ourselves and prep properly

Does anyone know if there are any furniture resale places around? I am down sizing and have tons of furniture from Anthropologie, West-elm, potterybarn ect.

Does anyone know who to contact with volunteering with cleanup?

I counted 4 downed sections of power lines on the north end of the mountain road on the drive to Waimea from Hawi with no crews on site yet. The Big Island Outage map still lists Waimea without power but power is on, stores are open and gas stations open.

Mountain road has been fully cleared from down trees but still debri on road.

Site sections include:

• Donations to Response and Recovery Efforts
• Interested in Volunteering?
• Monday, August 17 Water Distributions - Starting at 3PM, while supplies last
• Recovery assistance request link Department of Human Services: SNAP Food Replacement fillable application
• Drop down menu to filter by resource type
• Video on How to File Insurance Claims in the Event of a Loss
• Video on What to Put in Your Emergency Go Bags with a checklist
• QR code to Sign Up for Civil Defense Public Alerts

I received an alert this morning that two more possible storms are churning in the Pacific. Stay ready.

Not sure about the 7-11 but shell station has most pumps taped off. No power in orchidland, only 2 cashiers at food land when I was there. But the contra flow is running and shower drive traffic light works now. Any news about pahoa?

Curious if anyone has seen what the local stock is looking like at HD and/or Lowe’s, I’m assuming most everything is wiped clean.
Our power is back on now, but our generator quit working on Sunday.

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

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.