Hawaii communities are digging out from the state’s worst flooding in more than 20 years, and aid groups are rushing to support them by raising money statewide. Two Kona low storms hit about a week apart damaging crops, homes, schools, and a hospital. Some areas lack power and face boil water notices.
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Here's how to protect yourselfJudge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AIAs border dynamics change, priest keeps ministering to migrants and deporteesIran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal Here's how to protect yourselfJudge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AIAs border dynamics change, priest keeps ministering to migrants and deporteesVolunteers sort donated supplies for distribution at Haleiwa Distillery following recent flooding, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers shovel mud and debris from a flooded residential neighborhood, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers load debris and damaged household items onto a truck during cleanup efforts following flooding, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers assist in clearing mud using heavy equipment in a flooded residential neighborhood, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers sort donated supplies for distribution at Haleiwa Distillery following recent flooding, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers sort donated supplies for distribution at Haleiwa Distillery following recent flooding, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers shovel mud and debris from a flooded residential neighborhood, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers shovel mud and debris from a flooded residential neighborhood, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers load debris and damaged household items onto a truck during cleanup efforts following flooding, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers load debris and damaged household items onto a truck during cleanup efforts following flooding, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers assist in clearing mud using heavy equipment in a flooded residential neighborhood, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. Volunteers assist in clearing mud using heavy equipment in a flooded residential neighborhood, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. unleashed deluges over soil too soaked to absorb more rainwater Damages from both storms could exceed $1 billion, according to Hawaii Governor Josh Green, who has asked President Donald Trump for a major disaster declaration to channel federal resources to the recovery effort. “These storms have impacted every county in our state and stretched our emergency response capabilities,” Green said in a statement. “This request is about getting our communities the support they need to recover quickly and safely.” Meanwhile, neighbors and aid groups are rallying to help affected households secure temporary housing, replace food, receive medical care and muck out debris-laden homes. “So many families have been displaced, homes have been damaged, and communities are facing immediate needs,” said Hawaiian Council CEO Kuhio Lewis. “The path to recovery begins now -- it cannot wait.”for its mutual aid work distributing supplies and financial aid to Oahu’s North Shore families. The group is also organizing volunteers to help residents clean out homes and neighborhoods. North Shore-born musician Jack Johnson pointed those eager to help to the Lahui Foundation in anto help households impacted on Big Island, and asks supporters to make a note in their donation that they want to support flood relief.initiative to help residents with housing stability services, financial assistance, and other future needs. The council is matching up to $200,000 in donations.to deliver mutual aid to underserved communities on Maui and Molokai, including people who are homeless and areas that were temporarily cut off by flooding.to support help remote communities like Hana, which was temporarily cut off from aid due to washed out roads, and the island of Molokai.to help farmers across the state recover, rebuild, and restore Hawaii’s local food system, according to the group. Estimated damages to farms statewide exceed $15 million so far, according to Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii.Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. For all of AP’s philanthropy coverage, visitIran dismisses US ceasefire plan and issues its own counterproposal
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