Conditions at Hapuna Beach State Recreation are both disturbing and laughable
Residents and visitors are very frustrated about the broken water system at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area.
It’s supposed to be one of the best beaches in the world yet the water system has not been functioning since October and no one is fixing it. The bathrooms and changing rooms are locked, the showers, drinking fountains and irrigation are not functioning. The state installed a few portable toilets, but there’s no where to wash hands either.
Meanwhile, visitors continue to pay $10 per vehicle plus $5 per person a day to use a beach with no bathrooms, showers or drinking water. Some are unaware of the situation and don’t know to bring water with them.
It’s a very bad look for Hawaii plus there are heath issues to consider. I was at Hapuna on the last two Saturdays. The beach and parking lot were completely packed. I estimate there were more than a thousand people on the beach. One group told me that they had to leave because they ran out of drinking water.
I’ve contacted my representative, my senator, the governor and the DLNR. I’ve been told that the proposed timeline for fixing the waterline is two years. This is both disturbing and laughable.
If you think the waterline at Hapuna Beach should be fixed promptly please contact your state representative, senator and the governor.
Lynn Beittel
Waimea
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On taxes
If you’re a making a living changing tires in a tire store, flipping burgers in a fast-food place or washing dishes in a greasy spoon dive, there is a very good chance you paid more income tax than Donald Trump who I guess owns or pretends to own a good portion of every thing that’s profitable and wonderful in the universe. Are we OK with that?
David Miller
Kukuopai
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Care beyond compare
On Tuesday, Jan. 3, I had an out patient procedure performed at our hospital in Kealakekua. Without mentioning names for fear of missing a person, I would like to commend the entire hospital staff for the wonderful care I received. Thank you so very much for your wonderful attention.
Capt. R.T. “Doc” Halliday
Kailua-Kona
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