The Two Faces Of Lane
An offshore hurricane-turned-tropical storm deluged parts of Hawaii but left most people prepared for a disaster that never came.
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Lessons Learned From The Hurricane That Just Missed Hawaii
Lane didn’t leave the devastation that many feared it would. It did leave Hawaii with a new standard for storm preparation.
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What Killed Hurricane Lane?
Scientists agree high southwest winds helped save Hawaii.聽鈥淭hey took its head off,鈥 one says.
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Big Island: Dozens Rescued After 40-Plus Inches Of Rain
UPDATED: Hawaii County’s windward side has endured three straight days of nearly nonstop downpours.
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SLIDESHOW: Lane’s Slow Approach To Islands
Hawaii prepared for a major hurricane for several days before Lane weakened into a tropical storm.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Why Waikiki Is At Risk Of Flooding
Federal officials are concerned the Ala Wai Canal, the historic waterway bordering the tourist district, will overflow this weekend.
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Big Island: Flooding Forces Rescues, Cuts Off Communities
No reports of wind damage, but the deluge is wreaking havoc on Hawaii County.
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Fear The Hurricane? Not These Hardy Tourists
“We’re the hurricane that hit Honolulu,” says one visitor who arrived in Honolulu with a large extended family.
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Many Homeless People Are Choosing To Ride Out The Storm
Outreach workers ramped up efforts to alert the homeless about Hurricane Lane, but some opted to stay in encampments.
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How Non-English Speakers Can Get Hurricane Updates
Instead of translating announcements, the City of Honolulu relies on a multilingual radio station to reach residents who don’t understand English.