Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 18, 2026)

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 Ka…

First at 4 p.m. (August 18, 2026)

Hawaiʻi begins to recover as state offices and most schools reopen following Hurricane Lala except for Nāʻālehu Elementary, Kaʻū High, and Pāhala Elementary on Hawaiʻi Island. As mainland crews arrive to help restore power to 40,000 residents still in the dark, Hawaiian Electric sets a deadline for…

HI Now Daily (August 18, 2026)

Looking for something fun to check out? We’re getting the details on Jon Basebase’s upcoming concert and previewing a hula festival that’s bringing music, dance and culture to the community.

Spotlight Now: Hurricane Lala recovery, federal funding cuts, and the future of UH

In this episode of Spotlight Now, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz and University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Lala and statewide recovery efforts. Schatz shares details on the progress of damage assessments, the timeline for an anticipated federal disaster declaratio…

This Is Now (August 18, 2026)

Storm recovery efforts are in full swing on Hawaii Island, with convoys delivering food, water, and ice to Kaʻu. Over 57,000 residents on Hawaii Island and Oahu are still out of power as emergency crews fly in from California to help. Meanwhile police identified a 93-year-old who was found dead by …

Sunrise 5 a.m. (August 18, 2026)

Recovering from Hurricane Lala. How many are still without power days later, and why it's taking so long. Plus, on Maui, the storm wrecked several businesses, leaving people out of work. We'll talk to some who are faced with the daunting task of rebuilding. Travel costs are continuing to rise as we…

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 17, 2026)

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, resident…

First at 4 p.m. (August 17, 2026)

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 batt…

This Is Now (August 17, 2026)

Hawaiian Electric says over 117,000 customers remain without power after Hurricane Lala heavily damaged Hawaii Island's transmission system. Meanwhile all government offices, courts, and schools are closed today, with most campuses reopening tomorrow. And for many in Pahala, the situation is starti…

Sunrise 5 a.m. (August 17, 2026)

We are still feeling the impacts this morning from what is now Tropical Storm Lala. We'll tell you about the current outage numbers across the state. Plus, there are many closures today as Governor Green has declared a statewide shutdown. We'll tell you who this affects. Casey Lund will be out live…