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Hurricane Lowell Leaves One Dead and Kauai in the Dark: What to Know About Hawaii's Recovery

Hurricane Lowell killed one man on Oahu and knocked out power to over 36,000 Kauai homes. See the full damage report and recovery timeline.

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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

Sun project: How a telescope located on island of Maui in Hawaii is helping scientists to better track solar storms that can disrupt GPS communications around world, produce auroras

Scientists are curious about the sun’s inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth. When they hit, they can trigger solar storms, potentially scrambling GPS communications and producing colorful auroras.

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Past fires suggest effects of Europe and North America wildfires may linger for years

Three years after Maui wildfires many still struggle with ‘biological, emotional and social consequences’, study says

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Hawaii released axis deer for recreational hunting in the 1860s, but with few predators, the animals multiplied into tens of thousands, stripping vegetation, damaging farms and accelerating erosion across Maui

Axis deer, introduced for hunting, now threaten Hawaii's environment and agriculture. These animals reproduce rapidly without natural predators, causing significant damage. An eradication effort on Hawaii Island successfully prevented a new invasion. However, managing established populations on Maui remains a long-term challenge. Early detection and elimination prove more effective than…

The Times of India

Truth behind Dwayne Johnson's 'gruelling' Moana transformation and Maui wig revealed

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Moana director Thomas Kail reveal truth behind his "gruelling" transformation into Maui.

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Hawaii assesses damage left by worst flooding in more than 20 years

People evacuated on Oahu and Maui as rains lifted houses and cars, swept through stores and left streets mud-clogged

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'Leave now': Hawaii hit by worst flooding in 20 years, thousands evacuated

Hawaii experienced its worst flooding in over two decades as heavy rains saturated the ground, prompting urgent evacuation orders for thousands on Oahu and Maui. A 120-year-old dam was at risk of failure, and damage estimates could exceed $1 billion. Despite some receding waters, officials warn of continued flood risks.

The Times of India

Disaster survivors were given $1,100 per month to help them rebuild their lives. The effect was profound

The amount each household got depended on family size

The Independent UK

Hawaii faces flash flooding, blizzard conditions and landslides with more rain to come

Rain fell between 1 and 2in hourly in Maui, Molokai and the Big Island while tens of thousands are without power

The Guardian - US

Holiday hotspot issued ‘dangerous threat’ warning as wildfire rages

The American Red Cross has set up evacuation sites for residents

The Independent UK

Youth mental health challenges keep mounting 2 years after Maui wildfires

Youth in Lahaina, Hawaii, have been struggling since wildfires destroyed their hometown two years ago

The Independent UK

Official death count of 2023 Hawaii wildfires doesn’t capture true toll, study suggests

Beyond the blaze, wildfires can have rippling effects on a community’s health and the land.

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FACT FOCUS: No, Oprah Winfrey didn't block access to a private road amid tsunami warning evacuations

Oprah Winfrey's representative and the president of Haleakala Ranch confirmed that a private road on Maui is owned by the ranch and not Winfrey

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Hawaii tsunami: Oprah Winfrey responds after locals accuse her of blocking evacuation route

The 71-year-old media mogul owns a stretch of road connecting Wailea to Kula via an inland route

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“Rich People Are Shameless”: Oprah At The Center Of Controversy Over Use Of Her Private Road

Oprah slammed for allegedly refusing to open the private road in Maui to tsunami evacuees.

The Independent UK

Judge denies privacy in divorce case of Maui doctor charged with attempting to kill his wife

A judge has denied a request to keep proceedings private in a divorce case for a Hawaii anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife on a hiking trail

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18 Months After Wildfires Destroyed Some 2,000 Homes on Maui, Only 3 Have Been Rebuilt

A thicket of red tape has made the island's rebuilding efforts painfully slow.

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The Conversation

Human use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning: Welcome to the Pyrocene

Los Angeles is burning, but it isn’t alone. In recent years, fires have blasted through cities in Colorado, the southern Appalachians and the island of Maui, along with Canada, Australia, Portugal and Greece. What wasn’t burned was smoked in.

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Hawaiian Crows Released On Maui For Conservation Efforts

Conservationists release five Hawaiian crows on Maui to revive the critically endangered alala species. This collaborative effort marks a crucial milestone...

The Independent UK

Researchers say poverty and unemployment are up in Lahaina after last year's wildfires

A new study finds that unemployment and poverty are up and incomes are down among Maui wildfire survivors more than a year after a deadly blaze wiped out historic Lahaina

The Independent UK

Maui's toxic debris could fill 5 football fields 5 stories deep. Where will it end up?

The debris and ash that remained after a deadly wildfire last year decimated a historic Maui town now sits in a temporary dump site

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One year after Lahaina fires, one family tells it’s harrowing story

This area, known for its beaches and golf courses, was devastated a year ago.

International Business Times

Hawaii Announces $4 Bn Settlement In Wildfire Lawsuits

A $4 billion settlement has been reached to end thousands of lawsuits filed in the wake of devastating wildfires on Maui nearly one year ago, the governor of Hawaii announced Friday.

The Conversation

Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years – here’s the science

It feels like we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, more than 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with more than 130 people killed. Last year, Canada’s record-breaking wildfires burned from March to November and,…

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