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Kauai County is under a First Alert Weather Day as we track trailing rain from Nolo alongside more developing storms across the eastern Pacific. Central Oahu firefighters are battling a massive blaze sending thick black smoke into the air at a Waiawa junkyard. Plus, we look back on the decades-long legacy of trailblazing former U.S. Congresswoman Pat Saiki, who has died at the age of 96. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is a First Alert Weather Day for the island of Kauai, as a flash flood advisory is in effect until 1:30 this afternoon. In a win for a whistleblower, a Honolulu jury decided in favor of a former tourism official who had been fired. And on Maui, prosecutors say revenge was the motive for a man who shot and killed a Maui police officer last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recovery crews are finally reaching remote communities on Kauai’s North Shore that were hit hard by Hurricane Lowell, just as another round of wet weather heads their way. Meanwhile, a memorial continues to grow at the scene of a fatal weekend shooting in Kailua as investigators uncover new details about the victim and the suspect. Plus, in a dramatic shift in the Lindsay Clancy case, an attorney is now arguing there is no evidence the Massachusetts mother killed her three children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police have arrested a 24-year-old woman in connection with last weekend’s deadly shooting near the Kailua Fall Festival. Meanwhile, a Honolulu jury has returned a verdict awarding over $500,000 in a high-profile Hawaii Tourism Authority whistleblower trial. Plus, county recovery crews are finally clearing storm debris from remote North Shore communities hit hard by Hurricane Lowell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Storm Nolo is moving away from the state after a close call that brought heavy rain to Hawaii Island. Meanwhile in West Maui, a brush fire that scorched over 100 acres is nearly fully contained, prompting Hawaiian Electric to lift its public safety power shutoff. Plus, disturbing new allegations have surfaced against a former Moanalua High School wrestling coach already in federal custody on child pornography charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former high school wrestling coach who led Moanalua to multiple state titles is in federal custody facing child sexual abuse charges. Meanwhile, Honolulu police are asking the public for photos and video after a dispute turned deadly at a Kailua festival over the weekend. Plus, Hurricane Nolo has Hawaii Island residents cleaning up again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii Island is turning the corner after Nolo, though some storm impacts linger as Mayor Kimo Alameda shares the latest on county operations and recovery. A West Maui community remains on high alert after a brush fire triggered evacuations near Olowalu. Plus, Honolulu police say three juveniles are in custody following a Saturday night shooting in Waikiki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii News Now brings you the latest as we track Hurricane Nolo's path, and share how this storm might impact you and your loved ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Island leaders are preparing for a potential direct hit, warning communities still recovering from the last hurricane to remain vigilant. Maui County residents are also bracing for severe impacts while several areas across the island remain washed out. Plus, after facing four major disasters in just six months, the state estimates it will need $1 billion for recovery and resilience costs—and Governor Green is outlining how he plans to pay for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Island communities still recovering from Hurricane Lala are bracing for another potential direct hit as severe weather approaches. Meanwhile, opening statements have begun in the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a Maui police officer in Pāʻia. Plus, hālau competing in the Merrie Monarch Festival are preparing to adapt after organizers announced a three-year pause on the use of certain native plants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Hunters have been activated to determine how much strength a developing tropical storm is packing before it reaches south of the Big Island. Ahead of the anticipated severe weather, organizers have canceled a world championship canoe race. Plus, opening statements reveal the defense strategy for a man accused of fatally shooting a Maui police officer in Paia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Green holds conference on impending severe weather and recovery efforts as forecasts warn of catastrophic flooding across the eastern part of the state. Meanwhile, crews on Kauai continue restoring power int he wake of Hurricane Lowell, with just over 700 KIUC members still in the dark. Plus, Upcountry Maui's Kula Hospital is set to receive $65 million to repair damage from the March Kona Low storms and fund facility improvements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother Nature was busy over the weekend as Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys formed in the Pacific, with a third system now developing right on our doorstep. On Kauai, residents are assessing extensive damage in Hanapepe and facing the heartbreaking reality that some of their beloved island spots may be changed forever. Plus, airports nationwide are turning to artificial intelligence to help manage airspace amid a worsening shortage of air traffic controllers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state Department of Transportation has received $5 million in emergency relief funds to repair roads and bridges damaged by March's Kona low storms. In Kalihi, nearby businesses are bracing for a slowdown in sales as a yearlong infrastructure project begins along Gulick Avenue. Plus, state agriculture officials have euthanized an opossum captured at a freight facility at Honolulu Harbor over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation is underway on Oahu after an overnight stabbing at Bar 35. Meanwhile, fumes detected shortly after takeoff forced a Delta flight to divert to Honolulu last night. Plus, Honolulu police are searching for a driver following a hit-and-run crash in Waianae that left a motorcyclist critically injured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 15-year-old boy remains hospitalized in serious condition following an early morning shooting in Hālawa as police continue searching for the masked gunman. Meanwhile, a judge has denied a new trial for Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig after his attempted manslaughter conviction. Plus, family, state leaders, and community members gathered for a final farewell to reflect on the life and enduring legacy of former Governor George Ariyoshi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Kauai’s recovery from Hurricane Lowell expected to take years, tourism leaders are treading carefully with their messaging to prospective visitors. East Oahu first responders launched a dramatic rescue after an elderly woman accidentally drove her vehicle into the water. Plus, new details are emerging about the moments leading up to a fatal Los Angeles helicopter crash that killed three people, including members of an NBC news crew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now have the identities of two men killed as Hurricane Lowell impacted the islands. On Maui, demonstrators gathered to protest the Air Force's proposal to construct seven additional telescopes atop Haleakala. Plus, Hawaii County Police have identified the 76-year-old victim of an alleged homicide in Hilo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Severe flooding from Hurricane Lala has filled a beloved Big Island bookshop with mud and rocks, sparking a major community effort to clean up and rebuild. Meanwhile, the storm left behind widespread debris across the island, leading to massive lines at local refuse transfer stations. Plus, the Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s effort to limit mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One week after Hurricane Lowell devastated Kauai, recovery efforts continue as crews work to restore power and reopen local schools. A look into what is behind an abrupt, early-season head coaching change at Saint Louis School, one of the state's most decorated football programs. Plus, President Donald Trump dismisses warnings that artificial intelligence could one day threaten humanity, calling the concerns a hoax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hanalei Elementary School is pushing back its reopening date for students to next Monday instead of this coming Wednesday. Meanwhile, the DLNR is investigating a shipwreck at Maui’s Makena Landing. Plus, a 23-year-old man is dead following an early morning crash on Oahu’s H-1 Freeway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One week after Hurricane Lowell devastated Kauai, recovery efforts continue with power restoration underway and county officials assessing extensive fire damage at the Lihue Civic Center. On Oahu, authorities are searching for a man wanted in connection with an attempted murder in Waikiki. Meanwhile, we look into what is behind an abrupt, early-season head coaching change at Saint Louis School after Tupu Alualu parted ways with the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of Kauai residents remain without power as recovery efforts press forward in the wake of Hurricane Lowell. Drivers should prepare for delays near the Hanalei Bridge while utility crews work urgently to restore transmission lines. Amid the disruption, a wave of dedicated volunteers is stepping up to help bring a flood-damaged local farm back to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kauaʻi is taking major steps forward after Hurricane Lowell, but the recovery is far from over. A powerful show of light and aloha will fill the streets of Lahaina tonight. Plus, officials assess storm damage to homes as Līhuʻe airport works through their passenger backlog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lingering power outages from Hurricane Lowell have triggered a travel nightmare for passengers at Lihue Airport. Across Kauai's battered North Shore, weary residents are urging visitors to show respect as recovery and cleanup efforts get underway. Meanwhile on the Big Island, remnants of Lowell brought renewed flooding to Ka‘u, creating a frightening situation for a community still trying to recover from Lala. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power has been restored to roughly 56% of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative members across towns from Kapaa to Waimea, but widespread challenges persist islandwide. In Kealia, more than 300 National Guard members are on the ground assisting residents who remain without water service. Meanwhile, an overnight fire at the Lihue Civic Center has forced all public offices and services at the complex to shut down until further notice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Josh Green is visiting Kauai to see the widespread devastation firsthand as state and county crews begin assessing the damage. With the majority of the island's power still knocked out, Hawaiian Electric has pledged its support, sending crews and heavy equipment from Oahu to accelerate repairs. Plus, hundreds of National Guard members have deployed to assist Kauai neighborhoods currently left without drinking water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Josh Green is on Kauai assessing the severe damage left behind by Hurricane Lowell as most of the island remains without power. In Hanapepe and across west Kauai, residents are entering their second day of recovery facing widespread blackouts and limited gasoline. As blocked roads finally reopen, we get our first look at the wreckage on the Garden Isle's battered north shore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green is on Kauai today touring the aftermath left behind by Hurricane Lowell with 84 percent of the island still out of power. Emergency food distribution events have been set up around the island, and crews are making progress clearing hazards and opening roads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kauai and Niihau felt the brunt of the Category 2 storm as whipped winds brought down trees and powerlines, leaving nearly all of the Garden Isle in the dark. Along the coastline, raging storm surges slammed into communities and resorts, leaving major roadways covered in debris or completely washed out. Kauai residents now face the overwhelming task of cleaning up, with school canceled for the rest of the week as recovery efforts get underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii News Now provides coverage of damages from Hurricane Lowell, and how the storm has impacted the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shifting closer to the islands, Hurricane Lowell is bringing destructive winds, heavy rains, and dangerous surf. Schools and the Lihue airport have been shut down ahead of the storm, with five refuge areas now open for residents seeking safety. While the worst conditions are expected overnight, flash flooding and rising stream levels are already forcing major road closures and threatening homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Lowell has strengthened into an extremely powerful Category 5 storm, with its forecast track showing a sharp right turn to the north over the weekend. Meanwhile, Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda provides an update on recovery efforts more than two weeks after Hurricane Lala. And in local news, a woman has been killed following an overnight rollover crash in McCully. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Hurricane Lowell continues strengthening, Kauai residents are keeping an especially close eye on a track that is drawing eerie parallels to Hurricane Iniki. Meanwhile, recovery efforts are still underway across the Big Island nearly two weeks after Hurricane Lala devastated local communities. Plus, the West Oahu primary election controversy is headed to the State Supreme Court as justices prepare to weigh in on the saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maui Police Department has released the name of a veteran officer under investigation for sexual assault. Meanwhile, an animal rights group is demanding the release of captive dolphins following the sale of Sea Life Park. Plus, more than three years after Skyline's first ride, Honolulu's rail system has reached a new ridership record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Lowell is rapidly intensifying and is now expected to pass to our south as a powerful Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds. This dangerous new threat comes as Kaʻū continues large-scale recovery efforts just weeks after Hurricane Lala. Meanwhile, residents in Waiākea are finally seeing some relief after days in the dark as power is successfully restored.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two years after a deadly shooting rampage in Waianae, the Keamo family is suing the city over the deaths of three relatives. Meanwhile, Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar has selected his two permanent deputy chiefs. Plus, the governor announced that Hurricane Lala damaged nearly 700 homes and structures across the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New numbers from the state show many homes were damaged by Tropical Cyclone Lala. Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar named his two deputy chiefs today, explaining why they are the right men for the job. Plus, two people are dead and more than a dozen remain missing after extreme flash flooding tore through the Grand Canyon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A furlough inmate is back in custody this morning after escaping and spending nearly a day on the run. We check in on two storms heading toward the islands and how they might impact your Labor Day Weekend plans. Plus, a new development regarding Hawaii County's lease at Punaluu Black Sand Beach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaiian Electric has restored power to another thousand families left in the dark for nearly two weeks following Hurricane Lala. Meanwhile, a landmark settlement with Meta is set to bring major changes to how your children use Facebook and Instagram. Plus, two Hawaii Island public libraries have finally returned to full service after storm-related closures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hawaii Supreme Court is weighing an elections challenge that could put Tommy Waters back on the November ballot. Meanwhile, Governor Green announced that federal relief funds are on the way for communities recovering from Hurricane Lala. Plus, as the world mourns the loss of an American icon, we look back at Dolly Parton's legacy and her special connections to the Aloha State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families search for answers about their loved ones' remains after Hurricane Lala severely damaged the Naalehu cemetery. In the wake of the storm, state officials are also warning residents to beware of post-disaster construction fraud. Plus, the State Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the highly contested East Honolulu council race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explosive moments in a Maui courtroom as a man convicted of reckless manslaughter leans his sentence. Honolulu police have opened an investigation after a southwest airlines flight attendant was found dead in Waikiki. Plus, thousands of Big Island residents are still without power since Hurricane Lala. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loved ones of a Southwest flight attendant found dead in Waikiki say her death appears suspicious. A congressional candidate is sparking outrage across the islands after using AI to generate a fake campaign endorsement from the late Native Hawaiian activist Haunani-Kay Trask. Plus owners of a beloved, long-running bake shop in Naalehu are vowing to rebuild after a devastating storm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents on Hawaii Island are bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Moke as the weather system approaches. In preparation, the Department of Defense and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency are closely monitoring the Wahiawa Dam. Meanwhile, approximately 9,300 customers remain without power across Hawaii Island, Maui County, and Oahu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear how the family who's Ocean View home lost its roof during hurricane Lala is coping. The Maui Police Commission says the commander facing federal charges for allegedly taking bribes from criminals should not be paid while on leave. And, As the recovery from Hurricane Lala continues, state officials are urging property owners to file insurance claims quickly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On-the-ground reports from our newsroom detailing the devastating wreckage left in the wake of Hurricane Lala. Authorities discover what's believed to be a second storm fatality on Hawaii Island. An update on power outages across the islands and what Hawaiian Electric crews are doing to restore power to those impacted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A generator failure at a Waikiki high-rise leaves stranded residents in the dark for days as Hawaiian Electric races to restore power. Firsthand reports from Naalehu reveal widespread devastation and critical water shortages on the south side of Hawaii Island. And, a sudden ceiling collapse at a Kaimuki Chinese restaurant sends an elderly woman to the hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The aftermath of the storm takes a tragic turn as Hawaii County officials confirm its first casualty, a 90-year-old woman in Naalehu. Meanwhile, leaders like Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen are on the ground meeting with impacted residents to assess the extensive damage. And in West Oahu, residents on Waiawa Road hit hard by March's kona low floods find themselves picking up the pieces and cleaning up yet again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Storm Lala has left a devastating mark from Hilo to Hanalei, leaving thousands of residents scrambling to salvage what they can from flooded homes. With schools shut down and over a hundred thousand Hawaiian Electric customers still in the dark, the islands are facing a massive uphill battle. And, as emergency crews work around the clock to reopen roads, we dive into the stories of survival and what the road to recovery actually looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.