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Ka‘ū Police Station Phone Line Not Functioning Properly

September 2, 2026 |
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Hawai‘i Island police advise the public that the phone system at the Ka‘ū Police Station is not functioning properly due to Hurricane Lala impacts on the area’s surrounding fiberoptic network.

At this time, it remains undetermined as to when the station’s phone system will be restored.

The station is currently open during normal business hours, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for clerical services.  

If you are experiencing difficulty calling personnel at the Ka‘ū Police Station and are in need of police assistance, please call police dispatch at (808) 935-3311 for non-emergencies or call 911 for emergencies, or visit the station in person. The public will be updated when the phone service is fully restored.

Hawai‘i Police Department thanks you for your patience and understanding.

Department:
Hawaiʻi Police Department
Division:
Ka‘ū Patrol
Officer:
Captain Pernell Hanoa

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