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Entries from January 11th, 2009

Minor damage throughout Kaaawa from morning storm

January 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Kaaawa, Photographs

The storm that swept through Kaaawa between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. left at least one downed tree, lots of broken branches, and damage to fences and temporary structures. One family camping at Swanzy Beach Park stood among the wreckage of their tents, looking like tornado survivors. They said the tents were damaged in a [...]

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Sunday…The “G” word, Abercrombie in 2010, Hinshaw and Davis, a war bond photo

January 11th, 2009 · No Comments · General, History, Photographs, Politics

If you’re reading this, it means that we must still have power in Kaaawa and we survived the high wind that whipped through here starting around 2 a.m. Whew. Mention the difficult financial situation facing Hawaii and other state and municipal governments and what comes immediately to mind? Perhaps not gambling. But that’s what occurred [...]

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Sunday, early morning report. WIND.

January 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · General

The forecasters who warned of rain this morning forgot to mention the wind. It was the wind that woke us up about 2 a.m. with gusts that reminded me of the last hurricane that came our way. I think the mountains are at work here. Wind coming our way from over the mountains gain speed [...]

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