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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Oahu - Caught on Camera

43 days alone at sea, 2,400 miles across the Pacific: America’s first female rower, Kelsey Pfendler, talks about the fear in the open ocean

Kelsey Pfendler has etched her name in history as the first American woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific. This remarkable feat, spanning over 43 days from California to Hawaii, not only set a new speed record but also showcased her resilience against the challenges of isolation and the vastness…

The Times of India

'Grabbed my ankle and pulled': He surfed for 30 years in Hawaii but an 8-foot shark still took him by surprise

A seasoned surfer, Koa Smith, faced a terrifying shark attack off Oahu's South Shore. The 38-year-old was surfing when a shark grabbed his ankle. He managed to break free and reach the shore. Smith sustained deep injuries to both legs. He is expected to recover fully. Authorities have issued warnings…

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How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle

A seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels

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‘I’ve never seen anything like it’: Hawaii’s small farmers begin recovery after catastrophic flooding

Two kona low storms dumped up to 50in of rain on Oahu, flooding fields and submerging equipment

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Red volcanic mud coats homes after Hawaii’s worst floods in 20 years

Oahu residents face gruelling cleanup as floods damage hundreds of homes and losses are expected to top $1bn

The Guardian - US

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

The Guardian - US

'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.

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Hawaii hit by worst flooding in over 20 years as heavy rains continue

Governor Josh Green stated the storm's cost could top $1 billion

The Independent UK

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

Heavy rains have pummeled the Hawaiian island of Oahu and triggered the worst flooding the island has in 20 years

The Guardian - US

Flooding along Oahu's North Shore prompts evacuation order to over 4,000 people

Thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu have been told to evacuate their homes as flooding from heavy rains intensified and water levels rose behind a 120-year-old dam

The Independent UK

10 Perfect Locations in Hawaii for Your Fall Wedding

If you’re considering a destination wedding in Hawaii, fall may be the perfect season. It’s slightly cooler, less crowded, and bursting with golden sunsets and tropical color. Most tourists think summer is the prime time to wed on the islands, but that isn’t always true. Locals know that September through…

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Russia earthquake: Magnitude 8.8 megaquake hits Kamchatka, generating tsunamis across the Pacific

The 8.8 magnitude megaquake is the joint-sixth largest earthquake ever recorded and the first tsunami waves have already hit Oahu, Hawaii.

LiveScience

Is it safe to travel to Hawaii? Latest advice after tsunami hits Pacific Island

Waves as high as 5.7ft have hit the coast of Hawaii, as airports shut down operations on some islands

The Independent UK

Could this Hawaii community be the next Lahaina? Some residents fear a similar wildfire fate

Lahaina Street runs through the heart of Makaha, a neighborhood in a west Oahu community that's a lot like the Lahaina on Maui that burned down in a deadly wildfire in 2023

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Homes & Gardens

Michelle Pfeiffer's former Hawaii home embodies the timeless power of privacy planting – 'it’s a balance of beauty and function'

Artfully placed hedges and trees turn the actress's one-time Oahu home into a private sanctuary – a landscape designer explains how to recreate the look

The Independent UK

Doctor accused of trying to kill wife in Hawaii with rock pleads not guilty as his lawyer claims ‘two sides to every story’

Gerhardt Konig is due to stand trial over allegations he tried to kill his nuclear engineer wife Arielle Konig in Oahu

The Independent UK

Doctor accused of trying to murder his wife with rock on Hawaii hiking trail

Gerhardt Konig has been arrested after his wife was injured on Oahu and left in critical condition

The Independent UK

Gary Woodland had a surprise passenger on his island flight to Hawaii

Gary Woodland had a short flight from his vacation on the Big Island to the Sony Open on Oahu

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Major champion A Lim Kim edges Russian rookie to claim second LPGA title at Lotte Championship

The 29-year-old Kim posted three top-10 finishes this season in 25 starts before breaking through on Oahu.

The Independent UK

Johnny Depp pays tribute to Pirates of the Caribbean co-star killed in shark attack

Actor died in June while surfing off the Hawaiian island of Oahu

The Independent UK

Tamayo Perry death: Surfer who appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean dies in shark attack

49-year-old was found with several shark bites after the attack near Goat Island, on Oahu

Reason

Brickbat: This Blows

Hawaii News Now (HNN), a news service operated by a consortium of TV stations, reports that in 2022 and 2023, Oahu police arrested almost 300 people for driving under the influence who had breathalyzer scores below the legal limit of 0.08, 69 of them with scores of 0.00. "When I…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Plate lunches, mai tais and Pearl Harbor among where to eat, what to do Honolulu/Waikiki edition for Sony Open in Hawaii

A complete look at this week's PGA Tour host.

The Independent UK

US military affirms it will end live-fire training in Hawaii's Makua Valley

The U.S. military has confirmed that it will permanently end live-fire training in Makua Valley on Oahu

WEKU

The iceberg cometh: It's the size of Oahu, and it's moving into the open ocean

"It's a trillion tons of ice," as one expert told NPR. Now the largest iceberg in the world, A23a, is on the move after decades of being grounded on the seafloor.

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