Ice Garden serves generations of shave ice fans in Aiea
Ice Garden first opened at the Gibson Discount Center in Mapunapuna, before moving about a decade later to Aiea Shopping Center.
Surfrider Foundation on ocean contamination tests after the floods
A brown water advisory remained in place Friday for several shorelines across the islands. Oʻahu residents may have seen a graphic circulating that maps out bacteria levels at different beaches. This data comes from the Blue Water Task Force, a volunteer group with the Surfrider Foundation. Arleen Velasco is...
💰 Property Tax Relief for Disaster-Damaged Homes in Honolulu
If your home or land in Honolulu was damaged by a natural disaster, you may qualify for a property tax remission — a reduction or refund of your property taxes. This adjustment is based on the reduced value of your property after the damage.
Kona low damages 1K+ homes so far; housing aid available
“After the recent Kona Low storms, our priority is making sure families who lost the use of their homes have a safe place to stay.”
Kona low aftermath: Mayor surveys Oahu flood damage from the air
HONOLULU (Island News) – Mayor Rick Blangiardi conducted an aerial assessment of communities across Oahu one week after the devastating flooding that occurred from the recent Kona low storm. Community Assistance Center opens in Waialua for North Shore storm victims. Blangiardi surveyed areas across the Leeward and...
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.
