A community devastated by Hurricane Lala now faces the gruesome and heart-wrenching task of identifying their deceased loved ones and burying them all over again.
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Posted inCandidates 2026
Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Keola Kaiminaauao
“I believe Kauaʻi should be doing everything it can to put more locally grown food on family tables.”
Posted inBig Island
‘You’re On Your Own’: Rural Parts Of Big Island Reckon With Lala
After the storm, remote neighborhoods from Ocean View to ʻĀhualoa were largely left to deal with the damage on their own.
Posted inMaui
No Relief For Maui Wildfire Survivors Losing Thousands To Contractors
Homeowners rebuilding in Lahaina have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to unlicensed or unreliable contractors. Government officials have so far failed to hold anyone accountable.
Posted inStorms 2026
Rumored Lala ‘Dam Burst’ Was Likely Invasive Trees, Officials Say
Kaʻū residents are bringing a new level of scrutiny to the hills above Nāʻālehu after Hurricane Lala prompted questions about the aging water systems above the town.
Posted inEnvironment
How Kaua‘i’s Mayoral Candidates Plan To Tackle Trash
Boosting recycling and other diversion efforts are top priorities while the Garden Isle gets its new landfill up and running.
Posted inHurricanes
‘Wake-Up Call’: How Lala Shut Down Water Service On Big Island
Most of the pumps that deliver water from wells stopped working when the electricity was cut off. The county lacks emergency generators to run them all.
Posted inMaui
Maui May Allow Even More Condos To Stay Vacation Rentals
Using sea level rise exposure for justification, two resolutions before the council could help more units avoid being phased out for long-term housing.
Posted inMaui
Rural Maui Residents Still Isolated After Lala Washed Away Bridge
Emergency crews are flying in supplies to Nāhiku but a decades-long debate over who owns the bridge is complicating a long-term solution for this small community along the Road to Hāna.