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Waves Topping 25 Feet Demolish Homes and Carry Cars Away in PoiʻpūLowell passed Kauaʻi as a Category 2 hurricane with 110 mph sustained winds overnight Monday. The worst destruction appeared to be along the south shore’s coastline, with oceanfront properties and businesses from Baby Beach to at least Lawaʻi Beach destroyed. Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat. Hawaiʻi Public Radio. |
About 90% of Kauaʻi Without Power Following Lowell’s Overnight PassingThere is no timeline for restoring power to the 90% of Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s customers who remained without electricity Tuesday after power distribution lines took the “biggest hit” from Hurricane Lowell. Star-Advertiser. Hawaiʻi Public Radio. Kauaʻi Now. |
Restraining Orders Can Fail Abuse Victims. These States Have IdeasDomestic violence advocates and law enforcement officials from across the state have been studying the shortfalls of Hawaiʻi’s temporary restraining order and domestic abuse protection order laws as part of a working group formed in 2025. They are also seeking input from survivors of domestic violence through an anonymous survey that will be open through Oct. 1. Civil Beat. |
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O‘ahu HeadlinesOʻahu Public Schools, State and City Offices to Reopen WednesdayAll non-essential offices, Judiciary facilities, public schools and University of Hawaiʻi campuses on Oʻahu will reopen Wednesday as Hurricane Lowell moves away from the state. Hawaii News Now. |
West Oʻahu Residents Recover After Hurricane Lowell Waves Inundate CondominiumAbout 300 people live at the Mākaha Beach Cabanas, and management reports that residents are safe following the storm. However, the property sustained significant damage to first-floor lanais, with debris hitting windows and the building. Hawaii News Now. |
Ala Moana Park to Close for Cleanup; City Government Operations Resume WednesdayThe City and County of Honolulu will resume normal government operations on Wednesday following today’s closure of non-essential city offices and services because of Hurricane Lowell. Star-Advertiser. |
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Plan for Central YMCA Property Under ReviewThe YMCA of Honolulu’s effort to return its Central Y property near Ala Moana Center to lower-density zoning it previously had over a decade ago will undergo City Council scrutiny today. Star-Advertiser. |
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Hawai‘i Island HeadlinesHawaiʻi Island Auditor Says She Needs a Deputy. Voters Will DecideThe county auditor and several Hawaiʻi County Council members say a charter amendment, if passed, would provide a clear line of succession and may prevent delays in releasing audits. Other county department heads can appoint their own deputies. Civil Beat. |
Big Island Spared From Flooding, Significant Impacts From LowellPortions of the Big Island received intermittently heavy rain over the weekend, but it appears the flooding officials feared as a result of rain bands from Hurricane Lowell didn’t materialize. Tribune-Herald. |
A Deadly Weekend for Big Island MotorcyclistsTwo motorcyclists were killed and two injured in three crashes over the weekend, including adult corrections officers riding with Ku Kane O Ka Makani Motorcycle Club in the yearly rally that brings motorcyclists statewide to Hawaiʻi island over Labor Day weekend. Tribune-Herald. Big Island Now. |
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Maui HeadlinesCouncil Members Give Initial Approval for $10 Million to Fund Emergency Expenses Related to Hurricane LalaThe Maui County Council approved spending $10 million from emergency funds for recovery efforts following Hurricane Lala, although overall damage costs are rising to nearly $15 million. Maui Now. |
Kīhei Association Plans Candidate Debate Sept. 15The Kihei Community Association will host a candidate debate from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at ProArts Playhouse, 1280 South Kīhei Road. The event will feature candidates in four general election races. Maui News. |
Maui County Temporary Service Sites to Close as Threats From Lowell DiminishThe County of Maui will close two temporary service sites at 5 p.m., Sept. 8, 2026, in West Maui and in Central Maui after the National Weather Service (NWS) Flood Watch tied to Hurricane Lowell expired this afternoon, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. Maui Now. |
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Kaua‘i HeadlinesWhat Kauaʻi County Residents, Visitors Need to Know Wednesday About Hurricane LowellAs weather conditions improve, Kauaʻi County emergency officials continue to urge all residents and visitors to stay off roadways and avoid unnecessary travel to allow first responders and emergency crews to continue relief, recovery and restoration operations. Kauaʻi Now. |
Kauaʻi County Schools, Government Offices to Remain Closed Through FridayHawaiʻi public schools and non-essential state and county offices in Kauaʻi County will remain closed through Friday as the island digs out from Hurricane Lowell, officials announced. Star-Advertiser. Garden Island. |
Kauaʻi Food Distributions to Support Residents Affected by Hurricane LowellTo support Kauaʻi residents affected by Hurricane Lowell, there will be several food distributions held this week after the storm caused ongoing power outages. KITV4. |
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