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When heavy rains turned northern Oahu farmland into a lake, Jacqueline Bensaid grabbed a paddleboard and launched a one-woman animal rescue mission. Eight dogs, including two puppies, made it to safety thanks to her quick thinking.
Hawaii's most overlooked solar opportunity isn't on rooftops or farmland. It's hiding in plain sight above millions of parking spaces that could generate enough clean energy to power all of Oʻahu.
After catastrophic flooding displaced hundreds on Oʻahu's North Shore, Hawaii nonprofits and volunteers are mobilizing to deliver aid, food, and hope. Multiple organizations are coordinating relief efforts as communities unite to rebuild.
When flooding hit Oahu's North Shore, animal protection officers waded through waist-deep water to rescue stranded pets, including four orphaned puppies. The community came together to help both the animals and the rescuers who got stuck trying to save them.
After the worst flooding Hawaii has seen in 20 years, communities are rallying with matched donations, emergency food distributions, and support for devastated families across Oahu. Organizations are turning disaster into a display of solidarity, with one group pledging to double every donation up to $100,000.
Hawaii's largest sustainability expo opens April 25 in Honolulu, showcasing breakthrough solar and wind technology that could help the islands reach their clean energy goals. Climate author Bill McKibben will share solutions that prove clean energy is already working.
When a powerful Kona low storm flooded Oahu, Honolulu Fire Department's specialized drone team worked through the night to save neighbors trapped by rising waters. Their swift action brought dozens of residents to safety across the North Shore and Central Oahu.
The island of Oʻahu just released an ambitious roadmap to eliminate all carbon emissions from its energy system in the next two decades. If successful, it could become a blueprint for island communities worldwide struggling with oil dependence.
Oahu is planning to transform sewage, food scraps, and landfill waste into biomethane fuel that keeps lights on during rare cloudy days when solar and wind power dip. The island's path to 100% clean energy just got smarter and more circular. #
When Hawaii faced its worst flooding in 20 years, the National Guard jumped into action, launching rescue missions across Oahu to bring families to safety. Communities are coming together to rebuild after the unprecedented storm.
Eric Schultz walked across the stage to grab his diploma after spending years living in shelters and his car while battling to stay in school. The Oahu graduate now plans to attend trade school and help other homeless youth in his community.
After two catastrophic storms dumped 50 inches of rain on Oahu, destroying crops and flooding fields, Hawaii's tight-knit farming community is banding together to rebuild. Despite losing nearly everything, these resilient farmers are already replanting and supporting each other through recovery.
The University of Hawaii men's volleyball team brought their NCAA championship trophy to six campuses across Oahu, sharing their third national title with fans who supported them all season. From students to retired players from the 1970s, everyone got a chance to celebrate what the team calls "Our team, Hawaii's team."
Emergency crews across Oʻahu pulled more than 200 people to safety during severe weather that battered the island Friday. The massive rescue effort unfolded as dangerous conditions forced the city to close offices and evacuate residents from harm's way.
When historic flooding trapped a 98-year-old woman in her wheelchair inside her Oahu home, neighbors arrived with a creative solution: a front-loading tractor. The heartwarming rescue shows how Hawaiian communities are stepping up as the islands face their worst flooding in 20 years.
Hawaii is turning electric vehicles into a solution for its biggest grid challenge by charging them when solar power is abundant. The shift could cut peak demand by 320 megawatts and make clean energy work better for everyone.
Fifteen Hawaii high school seniors who excelled in academics, athletics, and community service are each receiving $5,000 scholarships to pursue their dreams. The Hawaii Medical Service Association is celebrating 21 years of investing in the islands' brightest young leaders.
When Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years destroyed homes and covered beaches in debris, residents didn't wait for help. Diving companies, decluttering services, and everyday volunteers are rebuilding their communities themselves.
After severe flooding from Kona Low storms hit Hawaii, communities across the islands launched dozens of relief efforts offering free meals, shelter, medical care, and supplies. Within hours of the disaster, local businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers mobilized to support their neighbors.
A surfer in Hawaii is transforming discarded surfboards into beach cleanup stations that make it easy for visitors and locals to help remove trash while enjoying the shore. The upcycled stations come with nets and buckets, giving old boards a second life while keeping beaches pristine.
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