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Heavy rain and winds to hit Hawaii less than a week after damage from Hurricane Lala

People in Hawaii are bracing for more heavy rain and winds as they recover from last weekend's hurricane

The Independent UK · Aug 21

In 1961, Hawaii introduced black-tailed deer to Kauai for sport hunting; a later survey found them across about half of sampled locations

In 1961, Columbian black-tailed deer were introduced to Kauai primarily for sport hunting. Over the years, these non-native deer have proliferated significantly on the island’s western region. Their growing population poses challenges to local wildlife and conservation initiatives. Additionally, economic assessments highlight considerable yearly losses for livestock farmers due to…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Weather tracker: Extreme rain deluges Japan and South Korea

Downpours break records and cause transport chaos, evacuations and deaths, as people get trapped inside vehicles

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Destructive and delicious: how an invasive deer in Hawaii is being turned into dinner

The overpopulation of axis deer has taken an environmental toll, but Maui Nui Venison sees it as a resource instead of a pest

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

In 1970s, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin & his wife Paula bought barren land in Hawaii and turned it into 19-acre forest with 3,000+ palms

W.S. Merwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, transformed a barren plot of land in Hawaii into a thriving palm sanctuary. Initially focused on restoring native flora, he later dedicated his efforts to conserving endangered palm species from around the world. Over several decades, he and his wife nurtured nearly 3,000 palms…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

In the 1970s, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin and his wife Paula bought a barren piece of land in Hawaii; planting one sapling at a time, they transformed the wasteland into a 19-acre forest with more than 3,000 palms

W.S. Merwin, a celebrated poet, found solace and seclusion in Maui during the 1970s, where he dedicated himself to creating a lush 19-acre palm forest. This extraordinary project transformed a barren piece of land into a thriving ecological haven, showcasing an impressive array of palm species. Today, the Merwin Conservancy…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Hawaii crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala outages

Storm also caused destructive flooding and damage to homes and infrastructure with one woman dead

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

Lala strengthens into a hurricane while moving west away from Hawaii

A storm system moving west away from Hawaii has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala raked Hawaii

Recovery efforts are underway in Hawaii after Tropical Storm Lala battered the archipelago and caused destructive flooding and widespread power outages

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Lewis Hamilton Holds Kim Kardashian Close in Romantic New Holiday Photos During F1 Summer Break

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian share intimate photos from their Hawaiian getaway, highlighting their growing relationship and family time during Formula 1's summer break.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18