On August 8, 2023, Hurricane Dora, a Category 4 storm, swept through the middle Pacific 800 miles southwest of Honolulu. (Calfas, 2023) The storm did not bring much rain, but 60-mile-per-hour winds hit the Hawaiian Islands, knocking down powerlines and trees and igniting wildfires across three islands. (Hawaii Fire, 2023) By the end of the day, [&h
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When we see an evacuation notice on our phones or are told by emergency responders to evacuate, we seek confirmation from other credible sources like friends, family, and social media before we act.
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Keoua Hale: The History of the Palace of Princess Ruth Keelikolani
Keōua Hale, once located at 21 Emma Street in Honolulu, was a grand Victorian-era palace built by one of the last Kamehameha descendants, Princess Ruth Keelikolani. Keōua Hale, completed in 1882, was the most elaborate and most expensive home built in the Hawaiian Islands at that time. After serving as a private residence, it served primarily as
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