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Tracking Lowell: Major Hurricane Turns North Toward Kauai and Niihau
- Title
- Tracking Lowell: Major Hurricane Turns North Toward Kauai and Niihau
- Runtime
- 31:49
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- LIVE: Hurricane Lowell has made its north turn and is now on track for its closest approach to the islands, with Kauai and Niihau under a tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch. So what does that mean? Jennifer Robbins and Ben Guiterrez break down the latest forecast.
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- How Close Will Hurricane Lowell Get? Kauaʻi Braces for 60 MPH Gusts
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- Expect 60 mph wind gusts, heavy statewide rain, and tropical storm conditions for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau. Hurricane Lowell is already starting to impact the islands, and conditions are expected to intensify as the system gets closer.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/06/hurricane-lowell-turns-north-kauai-county-under-tropical-storm-warning/
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- Flooding on Kamehameha Hwy. in Waiāhole
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- ROAD CLOSED 🚨 Muddy floodwaters have shut down Kamehameha Highway in Waiahole as heavy rain hammers Windward Oahu. Police and fire crews are at the scene. The area is currently under a flash flood warning.
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- Hurricane Lowell Update: When will it be closest to Hawaii?
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- 5:05
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
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- Okinawan Festival wraps up weekend of culture, food, music and dance
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- YUI MARU 🌸 The 44th annual Okinawan Festival brought the spirit of yui maru ("working together") to the Hawaii Convention Center, celebrating the deep bond between Okinawa and Hawaii through cultural demonstrations, delicious food, music, and dance.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/01/09/okinawan-community-commemorates-125-years-settlement-hawaii/
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- UH football falls to UNLV in Island Showdown, 21-6
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- It wouldn’t go UH’s way as the Rainbow Warriors fell to the Rebels and are now 0-2 to start the season.
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- Kauai residents advised to store water ahead of Hurricane Lowell
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- The Kauaʻi Department of Water is urging customers to store emergency water and understand key safety guidelines ahead of Hurricane Lowell.
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- Okinawan Festival wraps up weekend of culture, food, music and dance
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- The two-day festival showcased live music, traditional performing arts, and local craft vendors.
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- Aloha Festivals kicks off 80th anniversary celebration in Waikiki
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- Hawaii's Aloha Festivals marks its 80th year with a royal court investiture in Waikiki.
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- DLNR grants Navy, NASA extension on Kauai environmental review
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- The Department of Land and Natural Resources has granted the Navy and NASA more time for a key environmental review tied to state land leases on Kauaʻi.
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- LIVE: Kauai Prepares for Lowell
- Runtime
- 29:01
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- With the outer fringes of Hurricane Lowell reaching the islands, Kauaʻi County officials will brief the public Sunday afternoon on preparations, response, and impacts.
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- Hundreds gather at Ala Moana for ‘Out of the Darkness’ event
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Hundreds gathered at Magic Island for the annual "Out of the Darkness Walk" to support suicide prevention and honor loved ones lost.
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- 88-year-old snorkeler dies near Ko Olina Harbor
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- An 88-year-old man is dead after he was found unresponsive in the waters off Ko’olina Harbor.
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- Motorcyclist critically injured after crashing into stalled vehicle on H-1 near Waimalu
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- A motorcyclist is fighting for his life after a crash on the H-1 Freeway Saturday night.
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- Hurricane Lowell Update: Weather impacts start today in Hawaii
- Runtime
- 7:34
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Lowell is not expected to change much in size, and tropical storm conditions are forecast to spread across Kauai and Niihau by Monday afternoon.
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- Category 3 Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaiʻi as outer rainbands arrive
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
- Description
- Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaiʻi as a powerful Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds. Outer rainbands are already dropping heavy rain on parts of the state. Prepare for the closest pass late Monday into early Tuesday. ⬇️
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/06/hurricane-lowell-turns-north-kauai-county-under-tropical-storm-warning/
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- Downed tree prompts contraflow along Kamehameha Highway in Windward Oahu
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- The contraflow is in the area of Haupoa Street and Johnson Road. The public should avoid the area if possible and expect increased traffic.
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- DLNR Legacy Land Conservation Program opens land acquisition grants
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is inviting applications for land acquisition grants for fiscal year 2027.
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- KIUC preps for Hurricane Lowell, residents prepare for potential days-long outages
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- KIUC warns Kauaʻi residents to prepare for power outages that could last for days as crews complete last-minute preparations ahead of Hurricane Lowell.
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- 2026 Kauai Marathon, Half Marathon cancelled as Hurricane Lowell approaches
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- The 2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon have officially been cancelled ahead of Hurricane Lowell’s arrival.
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- Crash backs up traffic on H-1 east by Waimalu off-ramp
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- Motorists can take Kamehameha Highway to get to town.
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- Hurricane Lowell Update: Lowell begins to turn and Kauai County
- Runtime
- 4:44
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- Tracking Lowell beginning to turn north into Sunday
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- Honolulu EMS adds 5 new ambulances to modernize fleet, replace storm-damaged unit
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
- Description
- Honolulu EMS has added five new ambulances to its fleet, including a permanent replacement for a unit lost during Kona low flooding.
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- DOH to survey West Hawaii communities on disaster preparedness
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER), survey will be conducted Sept. 14 through 18 in the Kona, Kohala and Hamakua districts.
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- Hurricane Lowell sends dangerous swell toward Hawaii
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Hurricane Lowell is sending a powerful swell toward Hawaii, drawing surfers and spectators to the water while raising concerns about dangerous ocean conditions.
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- Grand Naniloa Hotel staff pull together after Hurricane Lala
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Employees who live in Hilo, Mountain View and Volcano were without power for up to a week, but almost everyone still came to work.
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- Maui man sentenced to additional 10-year prison term for kidnapping, terroristic threatening
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Maui resident Christopher Steven Helmer, 37, was sentenced Friday to a 10-year prison term for kidnapping, terroristic threatening and related firearms and drug
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- Tropical storm watch issued for Kauai County as Hurricane Lowell turns west-northwest
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- At 5 p.m. Saturday, Lowell’s maximum sustained winds had diminished slightly to 130 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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- Crash closes DKI Highway between Old Saddle Road, Highway 190
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- County officials notified the public of the crash at around 3:30 p.m. between Old Saddle Road and Highway 190.
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- UH receives $2M to develop AI tools for food safety
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- UH Manoa received $2M in federal funds to develop AI-based technology that can detect environmental threats to livestock, crops, and aquaculture.
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- Dole St. water main break, sinkhole forces road closure near UH Manoa
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Board of Water Supply crews continue to work on a water main break on Dole Street near Kānewai Community Park.
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- Hawaii Supreme Court orders special election for House District 43 following tied primary
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The new election between Kanani Souza and Sheila Medeiros will be held concurrently with the Nov. 3 general election.
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- Rainbow Wahine Volleyball: Loyola Marymount vs. Hawaii Postgame Show
- Runtime
- 11:01
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Rainbow Wahine Volleyball: Loyola Marymount vs. Hawaii Postgame Show
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- Mayor Kawakami outlines emergency preparations ahead of Hurricane Lowell
- Runtime
- 5:21
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami discusses emergency plans, power grid readiness and family communication strategies ahead of Hurricane Lowell's potential impact.
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- State Sen. Kurt Fevella challenges West Oahu primary tiebreaker in court
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- State Sen. Kurt Fevella is appealing to the Hawaii Supreme Court after a tied primary election was decided by a random drawing.
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- Hurricane Lowell weakens slightly, still forecast to turn northward this weekend
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- It is still forecast to be at or near major hurricane strength when making its closest approach to the islands Monday.
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- Kukakuka with Naka: How Gaelic and Olelo Hawaii connect
- Runtime
- 4:06
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Naka discusses the endangered status of Olelo Hawaii and Gaelic, and a new art exhibition in Waimea bringing both languages together.
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- Oahu nonprofits coordinate emergency food delivery for seniors before Hurricane Lowell
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi and Lanakila Pacific, along with staff from the city and state, delivered ready-to-serve meals at senior housing buildings.
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- Rainbow Wahine down Loyola Marymount in 5-set nail-biter, 3-2
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The Rainbow Wahine handed Loyola Marymount their first loss of the season in a five-set thriller.
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- Montana man pleads not guilty to threatening Gov. Green, family
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Jury selection and trial are tentatively scheduled for Nov. 3, with a trial conference set for Oct. 22.
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- Rainbow Wahine Volleyball: Loyola Marymount vs. Hawaii Pregame Show
- Runtime
- 24:54
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Rainbow Wahine Volleyball: Loyola Marymount vs. Hawaii Pregame Show
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- PACOM commander addresses China tension, Red Hill and military priorities
- Runtime
- 4:08
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- PACOM Commander Admiral Sam Paparo addresses military readiness, rising tensions with China, and the ongoing closure of Red Hill.
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- UH battles with LMU in 5-set nail-biter
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The Rainbow Wahine and the LMU Lions battle in the fifth set Friday night.
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- Kauai's Esaki’s Produce prepares to serve as emergency food hub ahead of storm
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Earl Kashiwagi, general manager at Esaki’s Produce, is preparing the facility to serve as an emergency hub once again.
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- Christie Brooke brings new tropical jazz show to Blue Note Hawaii
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Singer and actress Christie Brooke returns to Blue Note Hawaii with her new vintage-vibe show blending jazz, retro soul, and tropical dance.
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- Q&A: Casey Lund on Flying Into Hurricane Lowell as a Category 4 System
- Runtime
- 22:26
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Being positioned inside the eye of a then-Category 4 hurricane, completely surrounded by one of the most powerful natural forces on Earth, was mind-blowing.
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- Inaugural Hawaii immigration and inclusion conference announced
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Constancio Paranal III, Tina Sablan, and Andrew Rozak share details on the upcoming Hawaii Immigration and Inclusion Conference and immigrant advocacy.
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- Sunrise Sports: UH Wahine volleyball secures win against Loyola Marymount
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The Rainbow Wahine edged out Loyola Marymount in a 5-set thriller, as senior Panna Ratkai led all players with 21 kills.
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- Coach Joshua Walker Reacts to Five-Set Thriller Victory
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Head Coach Joshua Walker joins Ryan Kalei Tsuji post-game to react to a grueling, five-set victory.
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- Rainbow Wahine Victoria Leyva’s career-high 29 digs fuels gritty win vs. LMU
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Rainbow Wahine Victoria Leyva’s career-high 29 digs fuels gritty win vs. LMU
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