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    • What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell

    All state and county offices, public schools and Kaua'i Community College to remain closed through the rest of this week.

    Hawai‘i News Port at Nāwiliwili closed until cleared for safe operations; barge arrival rescheduled

    Hawai‘i News Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger…

    Hurricane Lowell terrified people on Kauaʻi overnight, then left them with damaged homes, fallen trees, no power

    The South Shore of Kauaʻi got hit particularly hard, with waves washing through the first floor of the Sheraton Hotel, Kūhiō Shores Vacation Rentals, homes in front of Brennecke's Beach and the Beach House Restaurant. September 08, 2026 · 05:16pm

    KIUC: Hurricane Lowell knocked out power to 33,000 accounts, about 90% of the island

    Damage assessment crews completed an initial inspection sweep of the 1,500 miles of transmission lines on Kaua'i, and on Wednesday crews will prioritize restoring power to critical infrastructure.

    Hawai‘i News In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed…

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi emergency management sounded outdoor warning siren on Niʻihau as Hurricane…

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    What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell

    All state and county offices, public schools and Kaua’i Community College to remain closed through the rest of this week.

    Hurricane Lowell terrified people on Kauaʻi overnight, then left them with damaged homes, fallen trees, no power

    The South Shore of Kauaʻi got hit particularly hard, with waves washing through the first floor of the Sheraton Hotel, Kūhiō Shores Vacation Rentals, homes in front of Brennecke’s Beach and the Beach House Restaurant.

    KIUC: Hurricane Lowell knocked out power to 33,000 accounts, about 90% of the island

    Damage assessment crews completed an initial inspection sweep of the 1,500 miles of transmission lines on Kaua’i, and on Wednesday crews will prioritize restoring power to critical infrastructure.

    All advisories, watches, warnings previously in effect for Kauaʻi County canceled

    National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say officials are now assessing impacts from Hurricane Lowell throughout the county; no further impacts are forecast, and sustained winds have fallen below tropical storm levels.

    Port at Nāwiliwili closed until cleared for safe operations; barge arrival rescheduled

    Shipping firm Young Brothers reports the Nāwiliwili facility sustained damage in Hurricane Lowell’s aftermath and will remain closed until state Harbors Division clears it to reopen.

    Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger through Wednesday

    The stormʻs core has moved 230 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on Tuesday.
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    What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell

    All state and county offices, public schools and Kaua’i Community College to remain closed through the rest of this week.

    Port at Nāwiliwili closed until cleared for safe operations; barge arrival rescheduled

    Shipping firm Young Brothers reports the Nāwiliwili facility sustained damage in Hurricane Lowell’s aftermath and will remain closed until state Harbors Division clears it to reopen.

    Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger through Wednesday

    The stormʻs core has moved 230 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on Tuesday.

    In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data

    A University of Hawaiʻi team created a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall and wind speed, help communities prepare and respond to weather events efficiently.

    Residents, visitors urged to evacuate from oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi’s south and west shores

    People living or staying at exposed oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi that could get high storm surge should move to a safer location as soon as possible, before wind, rain and ocean conditions make travel unsafe.

    Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i

    Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.

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    UPDATE: Motorcyclist who died in Hilo traffic crash identified as Oʻahu man

    Big Island police identified the victim as 43-year-old Faavae Maualaivao of Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, who was found unresponsive after being ejected from his motorcycle during the crash; an autopsy was ordered to determine his exact cause of death.

    Brown water advisory issued for West Hawai‘i coast

    Public advised to stay out of coastal waters that appear brown and murky because of possible runoff that might be in the water containing pesticides and other chemicals, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens and debris.

    Big Island western shores now under high surf advisory; flood watch extended

    Meanwhile, all other high surf warnings, watches and advisories throughout the state were canceled as the southwest swell generated by Hurricane Lowell continues to drop off quickly while the storm keeps moving north and away from the state.

    State Department of Health to conduct emergency preparedness survey this month

    The survey helped guide Hurricane Lala recovery efforts in Hilo, Puna and Kaʻū and this year it will seek vital insights to enhance local emergency response strategies in Kona, Kohala and Hāmākua.

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    Hawaiian Electric expects to restore most Oʻahu customers by tonight

    Since this morning, Hawaiian Electric crews have restored power to approximately 13,100 Oʻahu customers following Hurricane Lowell's damaging tropical storm-force winds and heavy rainfall. As of 3 p.m., approximately 7,900 customers remain without power.

    Hawaiian Telcom Unveils Future-Ready Business Fiber Platform Engineered for 10 Gig Connectivity

    Hawaiian Telcom announced enhancements to its business fiber internet portfolio, including expanded symmetrical upload and download speeds across Fioptics Business Internet plans and the introduction of Fioptics Advanced WiFi for business customers. Together, these enhancements provide Hawaiʻi businesses with faster, more scalable connectivity backed by a fiber network engineered to support connectivity solutions up to 10 Gig.

    Maui County temporary service sites to close as threats from Lowell diminish

    The 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 (MEMA).

    Applications open for the 2026–2027 Chrysanthemum Leadership Program

    The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center is now accepting applications for the Chrysanthemum Leadership Program, a competitive, values‑based youth leadership initiative designed to empower Maui County high school students through cultural education, community involvement, and career exploration.