Kona Lows
Coverage of Kona Lows in the Nexus archive.
- As Flood Aid Trickles Out For North Shore, Southeast Asian Farmers Are Left Behind
Thai and Laotian farmers are facing challenges in accessing flood aid due to language barriers and immigration status issues following the Kona lows. The situation highlights disparities in aid distribution affecting Southeast Asian farmers.
- ‘Nobody Did Anything’: Flood Control Long Went Ignored On Oʻahu’s Westside
Flood control on Oʻahu’s Westside has long been neglected, leading to Māʻili residents being stranded when an emergency evacuation road was flooded during Kona lows.
- Emergency flood mitigation work to begin in Waianae
Emergency flood mitigation work is set to begin in Waianae due to severe flooding from recent Kona lows, which caused several feet of water on roads, making them impassable. Previous flooding incidents involved only a few inches of water.
- Mililani-Waipio neighborhood board chair says community rallied after Kona Lows | Unscripted
Neighborhood Board Chair Danielle Bass of Mililani-Waipio discusses the community's response to Kona Lows. She has served on the board for 18 years.
- Farms and crops still feeling effects of Kona Lows but recovering
Waimanalo Country Farms remained operational during severe weather, while many other farms are recovering from flood damage totaling $50 million. The article highlights ongoing recovery efforts from Kona Lows impacting farms and crops.
- After Kona Lows, Thousands Applied For Aid. Help Can’t Come Fast Enough
Thousands applied for aid after Kona Lows, but property owners are paying out of pocket to make their homes livable while waiting for federal funds.