Shootz! Dealing With A Kona Low, Disappearing Beaches And Fire Recovery

Even paradise has its challenges, and some of them were on display for our photographers this week.

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Even paradise has its challenges, and some of them were on display for our photographers this week.

The world famous stretch of beach in Waikiki starts at the Diamond Head end (south) close to the Kaimana Beach Hotel and covers an area toward the Ewa end (north) at the HaleKulani. Several of them are being inundated and have walkway closures like those shown here just above the Kaimana Beach Hotel.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
A world famous stretch of beach in Waikiki starts at the Diamond Head end (south) close to the Kaimana Beach Hotel and extends to the Ewa end (north) at the Halekulani Hotel. Several areas are being inundated and have walkway closures like this one near the Kaimana Beach Hotel. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
A tourist from Japan blocks as much UV rays as possible while walking in Waikiki Tuesday, May 13, 2024, in Honolulu. His vest circulates cool air. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A tourist from Japan blocks as much sun exposure as possible while walking in Waikiki on Tuesday. His vest circulates cool air. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
In a warehouse in Kakaako, next to the Waterfront Park is a huge collection of reusable items. All of them garnered from various deconstruction projects managed by ReUse Hawaii and made available to the public. Warehouse Manager Ian Hill, takes a break from organizing the mountain of reclaimed material that moves through his charge for use in new projects and available through the warehouse. Photographed May 14th, 2024(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
ReUse Hawaii Warehouse Manager Ian Hill, takes a break Tuesday from organizing a mountain of reclaimed material allocated for new projects at the facility in Kakaako next to Waterfront Park. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
A Kona low sitting about 450 miles North Northwest of Oahu is dragging tropical moisture up across the islands from the south. Predictions revealed anything from 1 to 3 inches of rain could fall as the storm stalls in its present position. Typical flood zones have been affected like those in Aina Haina and the accumulation hinders workers in their attempts to get to work and others from completing theirs. Photographed May 16th, 2024 (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
A Kona Low dragged tropical moisture across the islands Thursday, and these vehicles were making big splashes in Honolulu. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
A Kona low sitting about 450 miles North Northwest of Oahu is dragging tropical moisture up across the islands from the south. Predictions revealed anything from 1 to 3 inches of rain could fall as the storm stalls in its present position. Typical flood zones have been affected like those in Aina Haina and the accumulation hinders workers in their attempts to get to work and others from completing theirs. Photographed May 16th, 2024 (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
The typical flood zones — such as Aina Haina in East Honolulu — were inundated Thursday, sometimes blocking traffic. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
A Kona low sitting about 450 miles North Northwest of Oahu is dragging tropical moisture up across the islands from the south. Predictions revealed anything from 1 to 3 inches of rain could fall as the storm stalls in its present position. Beaches like the one at Ala Moana Beach park were left empty save for the lone destination wedding couple whose photographer diligently worked to provide memorable images of the couple’s big day. Photographed May 16th, 2024 (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
The stormy conditions Thursday left beaches mostly empty, except for a couple having wedding photos made at Ala Moana Beach Park. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
A Kona low sitting about 450 miles North Northwest of Oahu is dragging tropical moisture up across the islands from the south. Predictions revealed anything from 1 to 3 inches of rain could fall as the storm stalls in its present position. Beaches like the one at Ala Moana Beach park were left empty save for the lone destination wedding couple whose photographer diligently worked to provide memorable images of the couple’s big day. Photographed May 16th, 2024 (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
A bride strikes a pose despite the weather conditions Thursday at Ala Moana Beach Park. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Commercial debris is piled high next to the Pioneer Mill in Lahaina. (Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024)
Debris, mostly from the commercial properties cleanup effort that began in March after the Aug. 8 fires, is piled high next to the Pioneer Mill in the Lahaina burn zone Monday. (Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024)
State and federal group site housing projects have broken ground behind the Wahikuli neighborhood in north Lahaina. (Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
State and federal housing projects have broken ground behind the Wahikuli neighborhood in north Lahaina, seen here Monday. The Army Corps of Engineers plans to start daily afternoon blasting at the FEMA-funded 169-unit Kilohana temporary housing site to aid in utility and grading work. (Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024)

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