Star-Advertiser coverage of Hawaii’s flooding during April of 2018.
The city has established two disaster recovery centers to provide services and information to people whose property was damaged by the recent heavy rain and flooding in East Honolulu and Waimanalo. Read more
Kauai Prosecutor Justin Kollar said the alleged extortion occurred Sunday in the wake of the storm that inundated Kauai. Read more
Since last weekend’s storm, Randall Boyer estimates that he and his dump truck alone have hauled out 35 loads of mud and debris every day to try and clear Kuhio Highway. Read more
Professional surfer and Kauai resident Laird Hamilton, who was assisting the state with cleanup efforts, said in a video released by the state Thursday that he had been helping to coordinate barge landings. Read more
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii is holding its annual Earth Day Festival and beach cleanup at Waimanalo Beach Park this weekend, with a focus on the large amount of debris that washed ashore due to heavy rains earlier this month. Read more
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are donating $1 million to assist flood-relief efforts on Kauai. Read more
The man sustained non-life threatening injuries to his leg and was taken by a private vehicle to seek medical care, Kauai County officials said. Read more
Two major state parks on Kauai — Haena State Park and Napali Coast State Wilderness Park, which includes the popular Kalalau Trail — are closed due to flood damage, and will remain closed indefinitely, according to state officials. Read more
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The rescue of an exhausted and frightened juvenile bison from the ocean off Hanalei Beach Park Wednesday represented both the ongoing trauma of Kauai’s storm victims and the efforts of people who continue to pull together to help those who need it most. Read more
Residents grappling with the devastating flooding on Kauai may have longer-term health problems from bacteria and toxic mold in water- damaged homes and other buildings in the aftermath of the storm. Read more
Efforts to clean and restore damaged areas began coalescing Wednesday, with Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell issuing an emergency declaration for Oahu while Gov. David Ige announced that the island was joining Kauai on his state-of-emergency proclamation. Read more
House and Senate lawmakers agreed Wednesday to set aside $100 million to help finance the Kauai flood recovery effort and $25 million to speed the Oahu recovery, money that can be quickly used while local authorities are waiting for federal funding. Read more
House and Senate lawmakers today agreed to set aside $100 million to help finance the Kauai flood recovery effort and $25 million to speed the Oahu recovery, money that can be made available quickly until federal relief funding is available. Read more
The Honolulu Waldorf High School will temporarily hold classes on the grounds of a Manoa church as contractors continue to clear thick mud from the Aina Haina campus in the wake of the recent storm. Read more
U.S. Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa spoke of the destruction caused by severe flooding on Kauai and East Oahu on the House floor this morning, calling attention to victims while thanking first responders for their hard work. Read more
A female bison frightened by the on-going, helicopter storm relief efforts in Hanalei bolted into the ocean this morning and was roped and brought back to shore. Read more
All over Hanalei is where the buffalo roamed after the storm struck. Read more
Relief efforts will continue for stranded residents and visitors in Haena and Wainiha on Kauai today despite a flash flood watch that is set to go into effect Thursday through Friday for the entire state. Read more
