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 in Hakalau

... a source of information for former and current residents that captures the historical, cultural and social uniqueness of our community

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Our Bridges are... 

Engineering Marvels

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Converting the Railroad Bridge Across Hakalau Gulch into a Two-Lane Highway Bridge. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, April 29, 1953, accessed via Newspapers.com

Recurring Repair and Maintenance Challenges and Nightmares

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Waikaumalo Bridge washed out during heavy rains in March 3, 1939. Photo courtesy of the Lyman Museum.

Our Lifelines

In an emergency, there are few routes available. Bridges are key.
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Source: https://www.topozone.com/hawaii/hawaii-hi/city/hakalau/
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Updates as of January 18, 2021

Upcoming Events:
  • Updated listing of for karate classes at the Hakalau Jodo Mission. Classes are held on Wednesdays and Fridays, with children 4-6 years old meeting from 3:50 - 4:40 p.m. and children 7-12 years old meeting from 4:50 - 5:40 p.m. There are COVID-19 restrictions in place and participation in all classes is by advance reservation only. ​​​
  • Updated schedule for Tai Chi classes. Beginning January 6, classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

​Yesterday:
  • Expanded Timeline to show segments of 1900 map created of the Hakalau Plantation, specifically Hakalau and Honohina.
  • Expanded information in the Timeline and the Hakalau Jodo Mission to describe membership in the late 1980s and including a description and map shared by Rev. Tamura, resident minister from 1979-1996.
  • Redeveloped and expanded information about Honohina Hongwanji​ and added some memories.
  • Expanded the information about Churches, Corrected information about Hakalau's Catholic Church and added photos.
  • Added the first installment of research on the need for and the building of roads along the Hamakua 
  • Added new information and pictures to Bridges featuring their development, the challenges of maintaining and repairing them, and community complaints over time.
  • Added new material to New Highway Bridges 1950-1953.
  • Added pictures from the Lyman Museum on building the railroad to Hakalau and the railroad bridge over Hakalau Gulch. These pictures, courtesy of the Lyman Museum, come primarily from the Beers Collection. At the time the railroad bridge was constructed, Wil Beers was the bridge painting superintendent.
Today: ​​​
  • Updated Issues Today to include the closure of Ka`ahakini Stream Bridge and detour route across the wooden Kanna Road Bridge, including a video recording of a meeting held January 15 with public officials and community representatives to priorities and next steps for the path forward.
  • Added the January-February Bulletin to the Hakalau Jodo Mission today.
  • Expanded information about Honohina Hongwanji today.