Big Island farm damaged by Kona low storm
What was once a thriving farm on the Big Island is now marked by deep trenches, washed-out roads, and ripped apart. The Kona low storm tore through areas unlike what they've experienced before.
North Shore residents dig into cleanup, describe feeling abandoned by officials
As the cleanup begins after major flooding on Oʻahu's North Shore, residents are airing their frustrations, saying government agencies meant to protect them failed to do so. It’s been one week since some of the state’s worst flooding in 20 years, and the community has mobilized to help clean mud and debris on streets...
Nearly a week after the kona storms, more effects on health are emerging
Nearly a week after back-to-back Kona storms battered Oahu, more health concerns are emerging from brown water and debris that have come from upstream.
Navy airlifts disabled veteran, service dog from flooded home in dramatic helicopter rescue
HALEIWA, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) — A disabled Army veteran and four others were rescued by a Navy helicopter crew after last week’s storm flooded his Hawaii home and left them stranded. Tyson Byram, 44, his service dog Yoshi, three family members and a neighbor were airlifted one at...
Thousands expected at ‘No Dictators’ protests across the the state
Organizers say Saturday’s demonstration will focus on unity, bringing the community together after the worst flooding the state has seen in two decades.
⚠️ Honolulu urges residents not to move or burn storm debris
The City and County of Honolulu is asking everyone to leave storm debris where it is and not to burn it while cleanup crews continue working after the recent storm. Crews are focusing on residential neighborhoods hit hardest by flooding, and moving debris from beaches or other areas into roads can slow their progress...
‘This Was a Miracle’: EMS Loses New Ambulance in Flood, Rescues Family in HI
The City and County of Honolulu lost a new ambulance to flash floods while responding to a call early Friday morning on Oahu’s North Shore. 1 a.m. Friday, when paramedic William Batalon and emergency medical technician Alexis De Costa were responding to a 911 call for a vehicle collision. It was one among more than...
Hawaiʻi Land Board Approves Acquiring Wahiawā Reservoir As Costs Increase
The state land board voted 6-1 Friday to move forward with the acquisition of the Wahiawā Reservoir from Dole Food Co., the first step in a multi-pronged deal that will put the cost of repairing the Wahiawā Dam on the backs of taxpayers. Dole has claimed in recent...
Haleiwa Town business juggle respect for Waialua, need support to stay open during flooding
WAIALAUA, Oahu (KHON2) — It will be a long road to recovery for storm-ravaged communities on the North Shore. But businesses in Haleiwa are open and need your support. That’s the message from many who are juggling the challenge of running a business while trying to be respectful and sympathetic to their friends and...
UH Popup Clinic On North Shore Offers Help To Flood Victims
Sylvia Paulsen stopped by a pop-up clinic set up on the grounds of Ali’i Beach Park in Haleʻiwa on Thursday, thinking the visit would be a quick in and out. Just a couple of inhalers to help with asthma made worse by the humidity that accompanied the Kona low storm.
