Hurricane Dora seen just south of the Hawaiian Islands on August 6th, 2023 NOAA/NASA The devastating impact of the Maui Fires has left me, like many others, in shock. According to reports, the death toll has reached at least eighty people, with the possibility of it rising further. Now, let’s delve into Hurricane Dora and …
Topline The historic town of Lahaina, once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, has been devastated by ongoing wildfires on Maui, the second-biggest island in Hawaii. Tragically, at least six people have lost their lives, and thousands have been forced to evacuate. People watch as smoke and flames fill the air from raging wildfires on …
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Susan Casey, the acclaimed author of “The Underworld,” recounts an exhilarating underwater adventure with Terry Kerby beneath the Makai Research Pier. Combining Terry’s passion for diving and Susan’s anticipation of encountering sharks, the two embarked on an unforgettable journey into the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Overlooking Oahu’s eastern shore, the pair submerged themselves beneath …