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Feds Will Spend $345 Million To Prevent A Devastating Waikiki Flood
If a big storm hit Oahu and flooded the Ala Wai Canal, the damage to Waikiki would be utterly catastrophic.
And that’s no exaggeration. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates more than $1 billion in damage in such a scenario.
But there’s good news. Congress has appropriated $345 million to revamp the Ala Wai and the watersheds flowing into it, giving Hawaii the money it needs to get ahead of a potential disaster.
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FROM THE GARDEN ISLAND
Kauai: Why Hanalei Has Turned Into A Traffic Nightmare
It has been roughly three months since disastrous flooding struck Kauai’s North Shore, but the recovery has been slow going.
For tourists looking to visit the world famous Kalalau Trail or Tunnels Beach, closed roads are a rude awakening. Disappointed travelers pack into Hanalei as an alternative stop on Kuhio Highway.
The town becomes a traffic and parking nightmare on some days, and business remains irregular for the town’s merchants. It’s a big issue for residents and business owners who are still trying to recover from the extensive damage of the flooding.
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Kim Outspends The Pack In Crowded Race For Congress
Find out how much money each candidate for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District raised and spent in the last three months, as well as how much cash they have on hand.
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COLUMN: CHAD BLAIR
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
“I invariably spend my summers during even-numbered years reporting and opining on Hawaii politics,” Chad Blair writes.
“Not this year. While I’m back on the beat in time for the Aug. 11 primary, I spent much of June and July in foreign airports, airplanes, buses, taxis, shuttles, restaurants and hotels.”
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This Thursday at 6 p.m. we’re kicking off a special event series featuring one-on-one chats with each of your gubernatorial candidates* ahead of the Aug. 11 primary election. Submit any questions you have for the candidates here.
*Colleen Hanabusa declined to participate in this event series.
POD SQUAD
Pod Squad: Jill Tokuda’s Personal Bid To Be Hawaii LG
Lieutenant Governor hopeful Jill Tokuda chats with Civil Beat’s Chad Blair about what separates her from the pack in the crowded race.
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ICYMI
Lava Flies Through Roof Of Tour Boat, Injuring 23
Officials say 23 people were injured, including a woman in her 20s with a broken thigh bone.
The tour boat was taking visitors to see lava from Kilauea plunging into the ocean when a large explosion occurred. “All of a sudden everything around us exploded,” said the owner and captain of the vessel.
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CANDIDATE Q&A'S
COMMUNITY VOICES
Campaign Corner: Ige Demonstrates Environmental Leadership
This Community Voice author believes Gov. Ige makes the right calls for Hawaii’s environment, while Rep. Hanabusa is beholden to special interests.
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Campaign Corner: John Carroll An ‘Independent Thinker’
“John Carroll is the only one who will work hard to fix the problems created by over 60 years of Democrat monopoly control with zero accountability to the people as a result of no balance of power,” Ed Wagner writes.
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Trump, At Putin’s Side, Questions U.S. Intelligence On 2016 Election (The New York Times)
Hawaii Poll: Hanabusa’s Lead Fades As Ige Bounces Back (Star-Advertiser)
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