INSANE: 4 - The Real Truth

Hawaii crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala outages

Storm also caused destructive flooding and damage to homes and infrastructure with one woman dead

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

Lala strengthens into a hurricane while moving west away from Hawaii

A storm system moving west away from Hawaii has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala raked Hawaii

Recovery efforts are underway in Hawaii after Tropical Storm Lala battered the archipelago and caused destructive flooding and widespread power outages

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Tropical storm Lala wreaks ‘devastation’ to some areas of Hawaii’s Big Island

Storm that brought heavy rains and winds left one person dead and more than 100,000 without power and damaged at least 100 homes and bridges

The Guardian - US · Aug 17

Dealing with disasters increasingly requires a smartphone – losing access can be a nightmare, but there are ways to prepare

In the span of a week in August 2026, powerful storms and deadly flooding knocked out power to a half-million people across the Midwest; Tropical Storm Lala cut power to thousands more in Hawaii amid dangerous wind and flooding; wildfires forced evacuations in the western U.S.; and a powerful earthquake…

The Conversation · Aug 17

In 1905, Hawaii introduced mosquitofish to fight mosquitoes. More than 100 years later, the fish is threatening native wildlife

An invasive species, mosquitofish, introduced to Hawaii in 1905 poses a significant threat to the islands' native freshwater ecosystem. These aggressive fish not only prey on native damselflies but also compete with the unique gobies for essential food resources. Rapid reproduction and dietary adaptability exacerbate the situation. Conservation efforts are…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Hurricane Lala ravages Hawaii: 130,000 without power, homes swept away as floods rise

Nearly 130,000 utility customers lost electricity after Hurricane Lala weakened. Flooded roads and damaged homes created dangerous travel conditions for residents. Heavy rain continued to batter parts of the state, complicating restoration efforts. Officials urged residents to remain indoors as dangerous conditions persisted. The storm's close approach caused major disruptions…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

How a mosquitofish brought in to kill mosquito larvae became major freshwater ecosystem problem

A fish introduced to Hawaii over a century ago now threatens native freshwater wildlife. The mosquitofish, brought to control mosquitoes, now preys on native aquatic insects. These invasive fish have caused significant declines in Hawaiian damselfly populations. Mosquitofish also compete with native gobies and consume endemic crustaceans. Conservation efforts now…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

10th-grade student turns coconut husk into a natural filter that can remove microplastics from seawater

A 10th-grade student in Hawaii began with a project to filter polluted seawater using coconut husks. Her research later found naturally occurring fungi in the husks that may help break down microplastics and sunscreen compounds.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Tropical Storm Lala moves away from Hawaii, leaves trail of damage and lakhs without power

As Tropical Storm Lala departed from Hawaii, it left a trail of destruction in its wake. Over one hundred homes were either damaged or completely destroyed by the relentless winds and heavy rains. In addition, approximately one hundred eighty-four thousand residents found themselves without power across the islands. Rescue operations…

The Times of India · Aug 17