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Hawaii island residents weather Hurricane Nolo after lessons from deadly Hurricane Lala

Hawaii island residents weather Hurricane Nolo after lessons from deadly Hurricane Lala

Hurricane Nolo sent bands of rain across parts of Hawaii island Saturday but took a track far to the south that spared the battered island from the kind of dangerous flooding it saw last month.

By Victoria Budiono
• Last updated 10:11 p.m.

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Nolo’s high winds knock out power for over 16,000 on Maui, Oahu

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Naalehu cemetery recovery continues after Lala flooding

Naalehu cemetery recovery continues after Lala flooding

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii island residents weather Hurricane Nolo after lessons from deadly Hurricane Lala

Updated 10:11 p.m.

Hawaii pharmacies offering COVID vaccines amid uptick

Updated 9:59 p.m.

Kokua Line: Can city increase household hazardous waste disposal?

Updated 7:08 a.m.

David Shapiro: Still stuck between a dump and a funky-smelling place

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Rainbow Wahine volleyball sweep New Mexico for second straight night

Rainbow Wahine volleyball sweep New Mexico for second straight night

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It’s an “us issue,” QB Micah Alejado says after UH misses scoring opportunities

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Dave Reardon: Hawaii’s mistakes, questionable play calls result in road loss

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Editorial: Voters should enable city-linked ‘RISE bonds’

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Column: On HMSA-HPH plan, assess patients, docs, oversight

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78th Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade in Waikiki

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Women’s volleyball: Hawaii vs. New Mexico (9/26/26)

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Prep football: Mililani vs. Campbell (9/26/26)

Prep football: Mililani vs. Campbell (9/26/26)

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College football: Hawaii vs. Wyoming (9/26/26)

College football: Hawaii vs. Wyoming (9/26/26)

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Young at Heart

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Hairstylist Alli Naho‘opi‘i helps her customers feel ageless

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Healing garden sprouts from hard-won wellness

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Glenn Uejio tends to veterans at Tripler

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Staying healthy and positive keeps Melveen Leed at top of her game

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Young at Heart: The double-edged sword of aging and turmeric

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David Shapiro: Still stuck between a dump and a funky-smelling place

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Rearview Mirror: In 2026, various schools, businesses hit milestones

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Crave

A simple fish dish to brighten your table

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Taste of Ward

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Shrimp cocktail upgrade

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Hawaii Prep World

Top-rated ‘Iolani, still improving, sweeps Punahou

Top-rated ‘Iolani, still improving, sweeps Punahou

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No. 1 Mililani outlasts No. 2 Campbell in thriller

No. 1 Mililani outlasts No. 2 Campbell in thriller

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Waipahu speeds past Waianae in prep football

Waipahu speeds past Waianae in prep football

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Prep football preview: Mustang pride has returned to Kalaheo

Prep football preview: Mustang pride has returned to Kalaheo

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Maui Wildfires

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Maui Planning Commission rebuffs exemptions to vacation rental ban

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Mailboxes at rebuilt homes sit empty after Lahaina wildfire

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UH gets $5.9M to expand study of Maui fire survivors

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Hawaii leaders object to USPS’ plan to deny service for some rebuilt Lahaina homes

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Archives

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Crime in Hawaii

Police seek suspect after man, 30, fatally shot in Kailua

Police seek suspect after man, 30, fatally shot in Kailua

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Man, 37, seriously injured in Chinatown stabbing

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Ex-Moanalua coach allegedly kept nude pictures of wrestler

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Traffic

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Woman, 88, taken to hospital after car rolls over in Manoa

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3 seriously hurt in overnight Oahu motorcycle, moped crashes

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Kauai police identify bicyclist, 91, killed in Kekaha; arrest driver

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Health

Column: On HMSA-HPH plan, assess patients, docs, oversight

Column: On HMSA-HPH plan, assess patients, docs, oversight

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Groundbreaking held for new Kahuku EMS station

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Column: Hawaii’s employers must engage in healthcare debate

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Obituaries

Hawaii bids aloha to former Gov. George Ariyoshi

Hawaii bids aloha to former Gov. George Ariyoshi

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Duncan Sheik, who traded pop stardom for Broadway, dies at 56

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George Ariyoshi remembered as visionary leader in turbulent times

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National news

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World news

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Trump rejects Tehran’s peace plan; Iran insists on diplomatic solution

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Trump, Xi wrap up summit with tea, tour of National Archives

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Swedish, Finnish fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft

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Business

Nolo’s high winds knock out power for over 16,000 on Maui, Oahu

Nolo’s high winds knock out power for over 16,000 on Maui, Oahu

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TikTok to pay Alabama $100M to settle social media addiction claims

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Kauai Shrimp closing after extensive Hurricane Lowell damage

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Focus on Japan

Fans flock to a shop staffed by friendly sumo elders

Fans flock to a shop staffed by friendly sumo elders

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Ministry to promote anime, manga in southern countries

Sept. 24, 2026

Grand water procession

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Travel

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Vegas Advisor: Former Las Vegas casino unceremoniously leveled

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Signs of Hawaiian Life – September 27, 2026

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Vegas Advisor: A few venues still offer Monday football specials

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Recipes

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Whole-Wheat Carrot Bread with Nuts and Raisins

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Scrumptious sauerkraut

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Weather

Hurricane Nolo passing south of Hawaii; brings strong winds, high surf

Hurricane Nolo passing south of Hawaii; brings strong winds, high surf

Updated 9 a.m.

Naalehu cemetery recovery continues after Lala flooding

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii island residents weather Hurricane Nolo after lessons from deadly Hurricane Lala

Updated 10:11 p.m.