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Lānaʻi City avoided storm damage through strategic geography and engineered hillside swales that redirect heavy runoff. These grass-lined channels intercepted high-velocity rainwater to protect homes while other islands faced severe flooding. This infrastructure proved essential in keeping the community safe during record-breaking rainfall.
A basketball tournament created by LHES junior Graziella Reese returned for its third year at the Pedro de la Cruz Gym, continuing as a student-run event outside MIL competition. What began as a freshman idea now brings together students across grade levels and experience, drawing ongoing participation and interest on campus.
Lānaʻi’s girls flag football team played its first home game in program history, defeating Hana 45–0 in rainy conditions. The game came after weeks of delays from travel issues and Kona storms that pushed back the start of the season.
Three students from Lānaʻi High and Elementary School represented the island at the DOE State Education Day, the only school from Maui County in attendance. Their projects ranged from plantation history and student life to emergency response training. The trip, planned as a single day, turned into several days off island after Kona storm delays stranded the group.
Vehicles have been getting stuck at Hulopoʻe Beach Park, with at least four needing assistance so far. Rangers have marked muddy areas with cones and are asking drivers to use caution and give crews space as cleanup continues.