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A powerful storm in Hawaii this week that left flights grounded, trees felled and vacation beach plans ruined also left a trail of flooding in its wake.

On Maui, multiple outages have been reported, impacting thousands of customers in East Maui, the North Shore, Upcountry and the North Shore. As of 9:40 a.m., nearly 3,400 customers are without power ...

The Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden is located about 7 miles north of Hilo and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last ...

Oahu was drenched throughout Thursday with Waimanalo recording 7 inches of rain for the 24 hours ending at 9:45 p.m. Other ...

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Cars traverse flood waters, today, in Honolulu. A flash flood warning is in effect for all of Oahu through 2 p.m. 1 /5 JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO ...

Surprisingly, fascinating Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site in Hawaii is one of the least visited National Park Service units in the country ...

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Cars traverse flood waters, today, in Honolulu. A flash flood warning is in effect for all of Oahu through 2 p.m. 1 /5 JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO ...

Sophia Reed, M.Sc. Economics Imagine an island where the sun kisses the ocean and the gentle breeze whispers tales of ancient times. Maui, Hawaii, is that enchanting place. Known for its stunning ...

Relax on world-famous beaches like Crane Beach or Carlisle Bay, where soft sands and crystal-clear waters await. For the adventurous, try snorkeling with sea turtles, paddleboarding, or surfing at the ...

COURTESY NOAA This color-enhanced radar image shows a strong storm system approaching Hawaii from the northwest. All islands are under a flood watch and high wind watch from Wednesday night and ...

The first winter storm of the season is expected to impact the Hawaiian islands as early as Wednesday evening through Friday.