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Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Foundation launches relief fund for North Shore businesses damaged by recent Kona Low storms. Grants up to $10,000 available for repairs, equipment, and payroll assistance.
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Waialua Elementary School will close permanently after 82 years due to declining enrollment and budget pressures. The North Shore community faces difficult transitions as 187 students must find new schools.
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North Shore businesses devastated by March storms are applying for $4M in city disaster grants and microloans, with some Haleiwa shops reporting 70-100% revenue drops. A virtual info session on May 12 will help business owners access the recovery funding.
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Waialua Elementary and Intermediate School will close permanently after 82 years due to declining enrollment and budget shortfalls. The North Shore institution served 247 students across grades K-8, down from nearly 400 five years ago.
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Waialua School will close permanently after 82 years, citing financial pressures and declining enrollment. The North Shore institution served 45 students and multiple generations of families.
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North Shore businesses in Haleiwa and Waialua continue struggling with reduced tourist traffic and ongoing storm damage more than a month after March’s devastating Kona low. While aid has helped with immediate repairs, business owners say visitor numbers remain at just 30% of normal levels.
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A Haleiwa family’s four-generation property was devastated by March flooding, highlighting recovery challenges facing longtime North Shore residents. The Nakamuras are rebuilding with flood-resilient design while fighting to preserve their legacy.
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Three months after devastating Kona Low storms, Haleiwa’s North Shore continues struggling with damaged infrastructure and reduced tourism, contributing to statewide losses exceeding $325 million. Recovery grants are helping, but ongoing construction challenges persist as summer season approaches.
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State lawmakers finalized 90 projects worth $129 million to be funded by Hawaii’s proposed $50 visitor Green Fee. Oahu projects include North Shore coastal protection and Ko’olau invasive species removal, though some community priorities were cut.
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One month after record flooding devastated North Shore communities, families in Waialua and Mokuleia continue day-by-day recovery efforts. While Haleiwa businesses have reopened, residential areas face months-long rebuilds and mounting mold concerns.
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