Among the ships sailing this season is the new Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. But you can go smaller on itineraries that range from the Caribbean to the South Pacific.
Category: Hawaii
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Weddings Go on in Maui After Wildfires
Some couples are continuing to plan nuptials on the island recently devastated by wildfires. “Moving forward and capturing positive emotions is to be of service,” one local photographer said.
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Hawaii Wildfires Spur Insurers to Reassess the State’s Risk
Hawaii has long been a low-risk and profitable market for insurers, but the Maui disaster could change that, and even have a global ripple effect.
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Maui Fires Present a Huge Test for Hawaii’s Governor
Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.
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Hawaiian Electric Was Warned of System Fragility Before Maui Wildfire
The utility knew it needed to upgrade its equipment but did not make changes that could have reduced risks of fires, energy experts said.
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With TikTok and Lawsuits, Gen Z Takes on Climate Change
‘We’re the last resort,’ one young activist said.
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Why Hawaii Is Scrutinizing Hawaiian Electric in the Maui Fire
The utility company’s share price has tumbled after lawsuits were filed seeking to hold it accountable for the blaze, which has killed more than 100 people.
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In Hawaii, Paradise Plagued by Disaster
Jill Cowan, a reporter for the National desk, flew to Maui last week to cover the wildfires that have devastated the island.
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Hawaiian Electric Draws Scrutiny in Search for What Sparked Maui Wildfire
The main utility serving Hawaii did not pre-emptively shut off power before high winds reached Maui, and power lines fell in the windstorm.
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Maui Fires Come at a Moment of Turmoil for the Insurance Industry
Hawaii has the nation’s lowest rates for homeowner coverage because it has not suffered many natural disasters. That may change.
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Mikala Jones, Surfer Known for Photography Inside Waves, Is Dead
Mr. Jones was surfing on Sunday off the coast of Sumatra when the fin from his board cut an artery, The Associated Press reported.
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A Hawaii Shop Turning Oahu’s Invasive Trees Into Surfboards
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