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Editorial: Isles adapt to new climate dangers

Even when Hawaii catches a lucky break in a storm — Tropical Storm Lala never made a direct hit — the blow lands pretty hard. The storm passed narrowly south of the Big Island, briefly attaining hurricane strength.

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Even when Hawaii catches a lucky break in a storm — Tropical Storm Lala never made a direct hit — the blow lands pretty hard.

The storm passed narrowly south of the Big Island, briefly attaining hurricane strength.

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Even when Hawaii catches a lucky break in a storm — Tropical Storm Lala never made a direct hit — the blow lands pretty hard. The storm passed narrowly south of the Big Island, briefly attaining hurricane strength.

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