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More than 300 Hawaii National Guard troops activated as a third storm hits the state

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (231+ words) Published Apr 11, 2026 11: 30 AM EDT Hawaii mobilized more National Guard personnel ahead of this weekend, as another heavy storm hits the state." Now the state is dealing with another "Kona Low" storm, a type of cyclone that hits the islands with…...

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National Guard mobilized for search and rescue operations amid Hawaii floods

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (858+ words) Nicholas Slayton is a contributing editor for Task & Purpose, covering conflict for over 12 years, from the Arab Spring to the war in Ukraine. His previous reporting can be found on the non-profit Aslan Media, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, The New…...