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It’s Official – November is Fashion Month!

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Gov. Neil Abercrombie proclaims November as Fashion Month.

It’s Deer-Vehicle Crash Season: Hawai‘i Drivers Least Likely in the Nation to Hit a Deer

Robbie Dingeman,

West Virginia drivers have a one in 39 chance of colliding with a deer. Our odds are 1 in 10,281, and that’s most likely on a neighbor island.

A New Community Center Will Give New Life to 114-Year-Old Kakaako Pumping Station

Robbie Dingeman,

Pacific Gateway Center hopes to open community center by next summer.

What It’s Like to Live on Hawaii Big Island’s Kilauea, the Most Active Volcano on Earth

David Thompson,

It’s private, inexpensive and offers stunning views—but is it worth living in a house that could be torched at any moment? Meet the people who have made Kilauea their home.

What?! You’re Surprised Hello Kitty is Not a Cat?

Robbie Dingeman,

Hawaii anthropologist and Hello Kitty author explains why in three questions.

Last Major Hurricane to Slam Big Island of Hawaii May Have Been 1871

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

National Weather Service history recounts the Kohala Cyclone.

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Worried About Hurricanes Iselle and Julio? Here’s How Forecasting has Improved Since Hurricane Iniki

David Thompson,

Weather forecasting has come a long way since Hurricane Iniki devastated Kauai 22 years ago. These days we can tell what’s coming more accurately and much farther in advance.

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What’s Closed or Canceled in Honolulu Due to Hurricanes Julio and Iselle

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

City suspends bus services and organizers cancel events as Hurricanes Iselle and Julio approach the Islands. Here’s a list of all the cancelations and closures in Honolulu.

18 Things That Are Sold Out at Honolulu’s Downtown Walmart Thanks to Hurricanes Iselle and Julio

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Here’s a list of 18 hot items that are nearly sold out at Walmart.

Your Grocery List for Hurricane Season

Tiffany Hill,

The City & County of Honolulu has put together a list of things you should keep in your home—just in case.

Hawaii Braces for Hurricanes Iselle and Julio: How to Prepare for a Hurricane 101

David Thompson,

On Aug. 5, Honolulu County’s Department of Emergency Management spokesman John Cummings educated Waikiki residents on how to prepare for a direct hit from a hurricane.

What People are Saying About Hurricane Iselle, Tropical Storm Julio on Twitter

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

What happens when a hurricane is headed our way? Hawaii residents dash to Costco, Walmart and Safeway to stock up on goods, then tweet about it.

What Would Happen if a Category 4 Hurricane Hit Oahu?

David Thompson,

On Kauai in 1992, it took four months to fully restore power, water and phone service after Iniki. What would it look like if such a hurricane hit Oahu?