The New York Times – Travel:
A storm system lashing Hawaii since Tuesday has caused flooding and power outages. The wettest spot in Maui had gotten nearly two feet of rain in the past 24 hours.
Category: Oahu (Hawaii)
-
Five Places to Visit in Oahu, Hawaii, With Singer Jack Johnson
The New York Times – Travel:
The Hawaii-born singer-songwriter and activist recommends some places he loves on the island he still calls home. And yes, surfing and music are involved.
-
Luke Shepardson Wins the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
The New York Times – Sports:
Waimea Bay in Hawaii finally delivered conditions fit for one of the world’s most elusive surfing events. A local lifeguard beat out the top pro surfers for the trophy.
-
When the Big Wave Doesn’t Break, but Your Emotions Do
The New York Times – Sports:
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, a surfing contest that is as prestigious as it is mythical, was called on for the first time since the event was last held in 2016. Surfers had less than 48 hours to travel to Oahu to compete. Then the forecast changed.
-
Surfers Work for Gender Equality in the World’s Most Famous Waves
The New York Times – Sports:
In 2002, “Blue Crush” depicted women competing at a major competition at Hawaii’s Pipeline. That’s only now become a reality thanks to grass-roots efforts and hard-charging surfers.