Local state briefs | 081113

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The Department of Transportation announced the following lane closures: On Mamalahoa Highway, alternating lane closures near Captain Cook, in both directions between Kiloa and Rabbit Hill roads from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, for guardrail installation.

DOT announces Big Island
road work schedule

The Department of Transportation announced the following lane closures: On Mamalahoa Highway, alternating lane closures near Captain Cook, in both directions between Kiloa and Rabbit Hill roads from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, for guardrail installation.

On Mamalahoa Highway, alternating lane closures near Kainaliu, in both directions near mile marker 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, for guardrail installation.

On Mamalahoa Highway, near the new Saddle Road intersection, south of the Waikoloa Road intersection, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, for roadway widening work.

On Mamalahoa Highway, near Makalei, alternating single lane closures in both directions between Uluoa Street and Old Kona Village Road from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, for pavement striping and guardrail installation.

On Hawaii Belt Road, near Umauma Bridge, alternating lane closures in both directions over a 24-hour period, seven days a week for steel bridge repairs. Travel speed is reduced to 25 mph and vehicle weight limited to 25 tons.

Calif. man dies while
snorkeling in Maui

WAILUKU, Hawaii — Authorities say an Oakland, Calif., man has died while snorkeling in Hawaii.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday that Maui fire officials identified Son Vo, 41, as a missing snorkeler found earlier this week.

Fire Capt. Bram Denhaan says Vo was last seen Wednesday afternoon going into the water off Kaanapali in a snorkel and mask, but no fins.

Denhaan says friends reported him missing a few hours later.

A search helicopter located Vo’s body Thursday morning about 70 feet from the shoreline, just north of cliffs known as Black Rock, Denhaan said.

Police say there were no signs of foul play.

The Chronicle says a longtime Contra Costa Times reporter and California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesman also died while snorkeling in the same area in July.

Tropical Storm Henriette continues to weaken

Tropical Storm Henriette continued to weaken Saturday as it trekked westward across the Central Pacific Ocean Basin.

Henriette, located 520 miles southeast of Hilo, packs maximum sustained winds around 50 mph, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu. The storm is moving west-southwest at about 21 mph. Continued weakening is expected through Monday.

Henriette is expected to pass several hundred miles south of the main Hawaiian islands today.

By local and wire sources