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Honolulu Spent $450K On Plans For Flood-Prone Stream. Then It Did Nothing
The city has been told repeatedly that failing to clear the North Shore stream would lead to catastrophic flooding.
After Kona Lows, Thousands Applied For Aid. Help Can’t Come Fast Enough
Some property owners are paying out of pocket to make their homes livable while waiting for federal funds they hope will come through.
See How Your Beach Stacks Up To Hawai‘i Water Pollution Standards
Surfrider Foundation’s annual report on regular testing at 90 beaches reveals “a dismal situation.”
20,000 Tons Of Mud And Nowhere To Put It
North Shore farmers are feeling left behind in the ongoing cleanup efforts from the Kona low storms.
Fine Print Reveals Who’s To Blame For North Shore Flooding — To An Extent
The answer is unclear, largely due to the patchwork of land use agreements made during Dole’s decades-long land sell-off.
Defying Gravity To Secure An Unstable Hillside Above Kamehameha Highway
The road above Waimea Bay was closed to traffic on May 17, with alternating single-lane traffic planned for another two months. Or more.
Despite A Death And Damage, Maui Stalls On Chronic Kīhei Flooding
Residents remain frustrated by the county’s lack of progress in addressing the decades-long problem facing the burgeoning South Maui town.
Attention Divers! Hawaiʻi’s Reefs Need Your Help After Destructive Storms
Early reports support fears of widespread damage, but without more monitoring the picture remains incomplete.
Kona Low Storm Damage: It Wasn’t Just The North Shore That Was Hit Hard
Almost half of all Oʻahu homes hit by flooding require repairs ranging from superficial to extensive after the Kona low storms in March.
‘Godzilla’ El Niño And Recent Floods Bring Risky Fire Forecasts To Hawaiʻi
This year’s heavy rain has turbocharged the growth of vegetation statewide. When the inevitable dry months come, it will become extra fuel for wildfires.









