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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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Jason Momoa’s band and Jack Johnson headline a benefit concert April 26 at Blaisdell Arena to raise funds for North Shore Kona low storm recovery. Tickets start at $75 with proceeds supporting local relief organizations.
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FEMA extends flood assistance deadline to June 14 for Oahu residents hit by March’s Kona low, while Hawaii secures $4.6M in mitigation funding. The extension gives North Shore and other affected communities more time to apply for federal disaster relief.
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Jason Momoa’s band Öof Tatatá joins Jack Johnson, Kolohe Kai, and The Green for Saturday’s benefit concert at Turtle Bay Resort. All proceeds support O’ahu families still recovering from April’s devastating Kona Low floods.
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North Shore residents say years of deferred maintenance on storm drains and culverts worsened March’s devastating flooding in Haleiwa and Waialua. The disaster has renewed calls for infrastructure investment ahead of hurricane season.
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