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Families search for headstones, National Guard recovers remains after Lala desecrates 2 cemeteries

Big Island Now | Hilu

Aug 21, 2026

Families search for headstones, National Guard recovers remains after Lala desecrates 2 cemeteries

Raging floodwaters from Hurricane Lala tore through N'lehu Cemetery and the old Hawaiian cemetery at Kauaha'ao Congregational Church in Wai'ohinu on Saturday night, unearthing grav…

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Families search for headstones, National Guard recovers remains after Lala desecrates 2 cemeteries

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