Some residents in the Kalihi Valley area have been without power for days, which they say could come at a significant cost.
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All public schools, county offices, and state offices on Hawaiʻi Island will remain closed on Tuesday as cleanup and recovery efforts continue in the wake of Hurricane Lala. -
With thousands across the islands left without power, HECO spokesperson Darren Pai shares recovery updates and plans to get assistance from utilities on the continental U.S. -
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense’s Adam Weintraub spoke to The Conversation’s Catherine Cruz about the latest on the county’s recovery from Hurricane Lala. -
Local wildlife experts are asking people to keep an eye out for injured seabirds after this weekend’s storm. -
“Marginalized: Portraits in Identity and Sign" will feature 14 busts representing diverse figures, including U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson. -
As damage assessments continue across the state, the closures will help ongoing response and recovery operations following widespread damage from the storm. -
Lala passed within 35 miles of Hawaiʻi Island at hurricane strength on Saturday night, bringing ferocious winds and pummeling rains before making its way west. -
Lala brought severe wind and flooding rains as it passed by Hawaiʻi over the weekend.
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