Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
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Waihee Valley farmers say lessons from a 2018 flood helped limit damage as today's heavy rain caused rising water from the Waihee River to stall vehicles and threaten farms.
At Kapuna Farms, owner Mikiala Puaa-Freitas replaced 50 Java plum trees with native species to better absorb runoff.
Bob Guanzon retired on Mar.
24 after 46 years behind the camera; KITV ohana celebrated his legacy + thanked him for capturing Hawaii’s stories.
Noelani Elementary was flooded Tuesday, Mar.
24, forcing staff to carry students to safety and prompting closures at other schools across Oahu, Molokai, and Maui as safety checks continued.
Noelani Elementary in Manoa Valley is closed today after a thunderstorm left water and mud on campus yesterday—officials expect reopening once cleanup is complete.
Yesterday, intense rains in Manoa turned roads into waterways, disrupting school schedules and leaving cars in chaos while homes experienced flooding.
Oahu's North Shore residents continued to struggle after catastrophic flooding as city & state crews provided essential cleanup support, though locals said full recovery remained a work in progress.
Waialua crews cleared debris on Mar.
24 while health officials warned that brown water might affect local drinking water - further tests will guide cleanup plans.
Following recent flooding, a Haleʻiwa clinic is offering free mobile medical care at Aliʻi Beach Park — open weekdays for North Shore residents to access essential services that support recovery.
A UHERO study found that a new condo tower near Ala Moana created over 500 housing vacancies across the island in three years.
The research shows that the move freed older homes and expanded affordable options locally.
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