Polihale Beach closed due to power outage

Guthrie Scrimgeour/The Garden Island File

The sun rises over Polihale Beach on the morning of April 30, 2022.

LIHU‘E — The Department of Land and Natural Resources has closed access to Polihale State Park because of a recent power outage.

“Due to the recent weather and power outages, there’s no electricity to pump the water and the bathrooms aren’t accessible,” reported a DLNR spokesperson.

The power outage occurred on April 18, and the park was shuttered the following day. DLNR reports the park will be closed until power is restored.

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Ben Dover April 22, 2023 9:26 pm Reply

hmmm, electric toilets?? that’s a new one

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