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Halloween Eve flash flood at UH-Manoa left ruin in its wake 20 years ago

Halloween Eve flash flood at UH-Manoa left ruin in its wake 20 years ago

Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of a Halloween Eve flash flood that sent a tsunami of mud, water and debris up to 8 feet high roaring through the University of Hawaii Manoa campus, damaging 30 buildings and tossing dumpsters and vehicles in its path.

By Dan Nakaso
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Kokua Line: How did debris clog Ala Wai Canal?

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Green ranks sixth nationally in governor approval ratings

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Judge declines to recuse from case of suspected Trump gunman

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H-3 lane closure scheduled today for film production

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Trump ally Steve Bannon is released from prison

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Maui Wildfires

Maui unemployment modest a year after disaster

Maui unemployment modest a year after disaster

Oct. 27, 2024

Evacuation notice lifted for residents on Piihana Road in Wailuku

Evacuation notice lifted for residents on Piihana Road in Wailuku

Oct. 24, 2024

Feedback conflicting on how to rebuild Lahaina

Feedback conflicting on how to rebuild Lahaina

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Former Civil Defense chief reflects on lessons learned from Maui wildfires

Former Civil Defense chief reflects on lessons learned from Maui wildfires

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ELECTION 2024

Judge declines to recuse from case of suspected Trump gunman

Judge declines to recuse from case of suspected Trump gunman

Today

Trump calls for faith; Harris touts jobs as millions cast votes

Trump calls for faith; Harris touts jobs as millions cast votes

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Musk discusses potential assassination risks for Harris, himself

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Police: 3 fires at Washington, Oregon ballot boxes likely linked

Police: 3 fires at Washington, Oregon ballot boxes likely linked

Oct. 28, 2024

War in the Middle East

Israel strikes Iran military targets amid fears of a wider war

Israel strikes Iran military targets amid fears of a wider war

Oct. 25, 2024

Israel confirms death of heir apparent to slain Hezbollah leader

Israel confirms death of heir apparent to slain Hezbollah leader

Oct. 22, 2024

Blinken to make another push for Middle East ceasefires

Blinken to make another push for Middle East ceasefires

Oct. 21, 2024

Fighting rages in Gaza, Lebanon; Netanyahu’s residence targeted

Fighting rages in Gaza, Lebanon; Netanyahu’s residence targeted

Oct. 19, 2024

Hawaii News

Honolulu mayor blows up fireworks measure

Honolulu mayor blows up fireworks measure

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Green ranks sixth nationally in governor approval ratings

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Hawaii campaign aims to prevent aquarium dumping in ocean

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Moanalua’s dynamic hitting duo take different routes to success

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Kapolei keeps composure down 2-1 and rallies past Mililani at state volleyball

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Letter: Ocean Safety Division doesn’t need oversight

Letter: Ocean Safety Division doesn’t need oversight

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Editorial: Mobilize all assets to rid Hawaii of pests

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Off the news: CORE focuses on North Shore homeless

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Off the news: Hanabusa to continue as HART board chair

Off the news: Hanabusa to continue as HART board chair

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Photo Galleries

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Children dress in kimono to celebrate Shichigosan

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Obama campaigns for Harris in Philadelphia; Harris rallies in Ann Arbor

Obama campaigns for Harris in Philadelphia; Harris rallies in Ann Arbor

Oct. 28, 2024

Trump campaigns in Georgia

Trump campaigns in Georgia

Oct. 28, 2024

Rainbow Wahine rally to outlast Northridge in a 5-set thriller

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Oct. 27, 2024

Politics

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Honolulu mayor blows up fireworks measure

Today

Honolulu’s e-bike working group updates Council

Honolulu’s e-bike working group updates Council

Oct. 28, 2024

Hanabusa reelected as HART board chair

Hanabusa reelected as HART board chair

Oct. 26, 2024

Honolulu Council discusses new agricultural task force

Honolulu Council discusses new agricultural task force

Oct. 23, 2024

Young at Heart

Hawaii music teacher reflects on lengthy career and legacy

Hawaii music teacher reflects on lengthy career and legacy

Oct. 2, 2024

After years on Broadway, Loretta Ables Sayre is glad to be based in Hawaii

Oct. 2, 2024

At 101, spunky Sarah Mitchell recalls lifetime of hard work and success

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For Walter Kawaa, singing offers both joy and solace

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Featured Columns

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David Shapiro: From big balloon payment to Council installment pay

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Crave

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No Tricks, All Treats

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Hawaii Prep World

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Kapolei keeps composure down 2-1 and rallies past Mililani at state volleyball

Kapolei keeps composure down 2-1 and rallies past Mililani at state volleyball

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Girls Volleyball Top 10: No. 1 ‘Iolani wants 1 more week

Girls Volleyball Top 10: No. 1 ‘Iolani wants 1 more week

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Football Top 10: Campbell No. 1, opens OIA playoffs vs. No. 5 Kapolei

Football Top 10: Campbell No. 1, opens OIA playoffs vs. No. 5 Kapolei

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Red Hill Water Crisis

Navy says EPA report that found low-level contamination proves water is ‘safe’

Navy says EPA report that found low-level contamination proves water is ‘safe’

Oct. 17, 2024

BWS’ $1.2B Red Hill claim still under review

BWS’ $1.2B Red Hill claim still under review

Sept. 13, 2024

Editorial: Navy must conduct weekly water tests

Editorial: Navy must conduct weekly water tests

Sept. 6, 2024

Council OKs resolution for more water testing

Council OKs resolution for more water testing

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Archives

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Crime in Hawaii

Driver arrested after Waipahu hit-run critically injures woman

Driver arrested after Waipahu hit-run critically injures woman

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Honolulu police return fire, seriously injuring stolen-car suspect

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Fire at abandoned Waianae home was intentionally set, HFD says

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Russia Attacks Ukraine

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S. Korean delegation to brief NATO on N. Korean troops in Russia

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America in Turmoil

Musk discusses potential assassination risks for Harris, himself

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Business

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Obituaries

Phil Lesh, bassist who anchored the Grateful Dead, dies at 84

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Artist, filmmaker Martin Charlot left his mark

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HPR executive Michael Titterton expanded reach, listener support

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National news

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World news

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Bullied by China at sea, with the broken bones to prove it

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Traffic

Woman, 76, dies after Waipahu hit-and-run collision

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Focus on Japan

High rice prices strain budgets

High rice prices strain budgets

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Life-size robotic dinosaurs populate Fukui train station

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Atomic bomb survivors’ group wins the Nobel Peace Prize

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Travel

6 vacations to help you live longer and healthier

6 vacations to help you live longer and healthier

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Recipes

A Tasty Tofu Side

A Tasty Tofu Side

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Getting to the root of things

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An ‘Eve’-ning to remember

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Live Well

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