Losing North Kohala’s Irrigation System Was ‘Catastrophic.’ Will It Ever Be Fixed?

The 26-mile Kohala Ditch has been a vital artery for Big Island’s agricultural system since it was built more than 120 years ago, delivering millions of gallons of water to North Kohala farms and ranches on a daily basis. But April will mark three years since the irrigation system’s water last fed crops after a … Continue reading Losing North Kohala’s Irrigation System Was ‘Catastrophic.’ Will It Ever Be Fixed?