When the Kona Low hit OÊ»ahu, the flooding in WahiawÄ forced families to evacuateâbut for many, the real crisis was confusion.
Today, weâre talking with Kathleen Pahinui, a government employee and Waialua community leader who experienced it firsthand. She shares what it was like navigating unclear emergency alerts, the emotional toll it took, and why sheâs now speaking out.
This is a story about more than a stormâitâs about trust, communication, and what needs to change.
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