Honomu News

Twelve post offices in rural communities across the state including four on the Big Island may have their hours reduced under a proposal to help the U.S. Postal Service save money.

Having business in Honomu, we decided to drive further to see the "improvements" at Akaka Falls State Park.

HILO, Hawaii - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 rattled a wide area of Hawaii on Saturday but caused no significant damage or injuries, officials said.

The 10:47 a.m. temblor's epicenter was estimated to be about 2 miles west-northwest of the town of Honomu.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Hawaii island this morning as heavy rain and thunderstorms move northwest over the area.