3-19-2026 Pualani Storm
 Residents of Pualani Estates experienced one of the most powerful weather assaults in recent memory. Wind gusts were reported as high as 100MPH in the Kona area.
One homeowner reported trees "moaning in the night;" others reported destroyed lanai pottery, downed trees, flooded autos, and loose cattle on the streets in Pualani.
As of today, rain and flooding are predicted for the next few days. Those impacted have started to deal with the reality of disposing piles of debris and rubbish including those blown in from other areas.
Some areas seemed okay while others had damage that will take several days--maybe weeks--to recover. We anticipate the CCR committee will take this into consideration while owners return their properties to regulation standard. Mahalo to friends, ohana, and neighbors who go out of their way to help each other in the clean up.
Here are some pictures provided by residents and owners. If you would like to share your photos of the storm please feel free to e-mail them to us. Any photos received will not be returned and will be discarded once this article is removed.
3-16-2026 Dept Of Water Notice
Water Restriction for Water Supply Customers:
AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH AND SOUTH KONA, NORTH KOHALA, PAHOA,
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Effectively immediately, the Department of Water Supply (DWS) is asking customers in the affected areas to restrict water use to essential needs only due to the current and anticipated prolonged power outages. DWS customers island wide are asked to conserve water during the storm.
The Department of Water Supply (DWS) relies on Hawaiian Electric (HE) power to operate our wells and
booster pumps to distribute water to our own customers. DWS uses backup generators at a limited number
of well sites, but these emergency generators CANNOT fully replicate HE's power grid. An extended
power outage due to the storm and adverse weather could deplete portions of DWS' water systems and leave customers with low pressure or no water.
Future water messages regarding this will be issued by either DWS or the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
To reach the DWS, please call (808) 961-8050 during normal business hours, (808) 961-8790 for after-hour
emergencies, or e-mail: dws@hawaiidws.org.
3-10-2026 Hawai`i County Fix A Leak Week
The Department of Water Supply (DWS) will hold public outreach events in Hilo and Kona. Water professionals will offer FREE toilet tank leak detection tablets, conservation guidance, and invite members of the public to test their drinking water knowledge to win prizes.
 2-8-2026 - On The Road Again?
Do you travel around the island much? PualaniPono now posts the County's road work schedule so travelers can anticipate possible delays of detours while traveling across the island. Just click the link TRAVELING THE ISLAND?
2-7-2026 - HOA Annual Meeting Held
The annual HOA meeting was held February 4. It was reported that 47% of the owners were represented at the meeting. A new Board of Directors was elected.
2-5-2026 - You Give Because You Can
 A Pualani Estates ohana was recently featured in a Hawai`i Community Federal Credit Union newsletter for their journey from the kitchen to helping support their community.
It stems from a Hawaiian tradition of giving back to the 'Aina that many who are raised in Hawai`i learn from a very early age.
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