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1 dead in Hawaii as Lala, now a tropical storm, moves west
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dalia Faheid, Karina Tsui, Chris Boyette, Dakota Smith, Tyler Ory , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The number of people affected by the loss of electricity is substantial, with a significant portion of the Big Island impacted.
A severe storm has hit Hawaii, causing widespread damage and power outages. The number of people affected by the loss of electricity is substantial, with a significant portion of the Big Island impacted. The storm's strong winds have been particularly troublesome in certain areas, with reports of intense gusts in various counties.
Emergency responders have been deployed to search for people who may be in danger. Further information about the storm's aftermath is available from news sources, including details about the extent of the damage and the ongoing response efforts.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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