A driver sits in his stalled truck in a parking lot on Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo yesterday, waiting for floodwaters to recede, as heavy rains on the east side of the Big Island resulted in swollen rivers and flooding of low-lying streets.
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Plane that crashed had passed safety inspection 3 weeks ago
Clan of coaches pool their talents
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