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Bank of Hawaii and First Hawaiian Bank on Friday temporarily closed seven branches on Hawaii island due to ongoing volcanic activity.
Bank of Hawaii branches that closed are Kaikoo, Kau, Waiakea, Pahoa, KTA Puainako and Safeway Hilo. All six branches will be closed until further notice. Customers needing assistance can call 643-3888. Online, mobile banking and ATM services will continue to operate unless power interruptions are experienced.
First Hawaiian closed its Pahoa branch but said its Hilo, Kamuela and Kona branches will be open as normal today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Customers may access their accounts via ATMs, FHB Online, FHB Mobile or contact customer service at 888-844-4444.
Police ID utility worker killed
Hawaii island police have identified the utility worker who died Wednesday while replacing a pole in Paauilo as 52-year-old Lyle Kaaihili of Waikoloa. According to police, Kaaihili was part of a crew replacing a utility pole on the shoulder of Highway 19, near the 35-mile marker. Witnesses said that as a boom truck was positioning the pole, the boom collapsed and the pole fell onto Kaaihili. Kaaihili was transported to North Hawaii Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead.