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Ocean View Market Turns Into Relief Hub With Starlink Radio

8/18/2026

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After Hurricane Lala devastated Ka’u district, Ocean View Market’s parking lot became a community relief center despite its locked entrance and dead pumps.
Tim Reed (55) connected a computer to a satellite, launched a low-power FM mobile radio station and offered Starlink terminals, broadcasting emergency updates and resource listings.
Karen Field (58) operated a matchbook-sized wireless microphone to aid the improvised broadcasts.

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Story summary

After Hurricane Lala devastated Ka’u district, Ocean View Market’s parking lot became a community relief center despite its locked entrance and dead pumps.
Tim Reed (55) connected a computer to a satellite, launched a low-power FM mobile radio station and offered Starlink terminals, broadcasting emergency updates and resource listings.
Karen Field (58) operated a matchbook-sized wireless microphone to aid the improvised broadcasts.