Waikiki beaches closed

Waikiki beaches closed after 500,000 gallon sewage spill

The Associated Press
Published Tuesday, August 25, 2015 1:55AM EDT
Last Updated Tuesday, August 25, 2015 8:43AM EDT

HONOLULU - Heavy rains triggered a half-million gallon sewage spill near Hawaii's world-famous tourist district, prompting city officials Monday to close most of the beach fronting Waikiki.

Storm water flowed into the city's sewage system as a weather system linked to Tropical Storm Kilo dumped heavy rain on the islands.

The inundation overwhelmed the sewage system, causing 500,000 gallons of wastewater to spew from manholes, said Lori Kahikina, Honolulu's director of environmental services.

“Now's not the time to go swimming,” she told reporters. It could be a couple of days before the ocean is clear enough for people to enter, Kahikina estimated. She said it would likely take that long for water samples to be tested for safety.

Waikiki beaches closed after 500,000 gallon sewage spill

The Saturday Farmers' Market

Saturday Farmer's Market
Parking Lot C (Off of Diamond Head Road)
Kapiolani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421

This is Honolulu's premiere farmers' market, the only one featuring all Hawaii grown and produced foods.

This is a true farmers' market: the farmers and food producers are in attendance to tell you about their products, how they grow them and how you should prepare them.

You'll find a variety of products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, beef, aqua cultured seafood, fresh baked breads, hand made pastas, tropical jams and jellies, unique snack foods, honey, baked goods, specialty seasonings and more. Shop for dinner at one stop.

Come to eat breakfast: a different restaurant prepares hot breakfast plates each week. You'll also find fresh baked scones, oatcakes and other baked items to have with a cup of Hawaii-grown coffee.

The Saturday crowds

These are real flowers

Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation Web Site