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.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 8, 2026)
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First at 4 p.m. (September 7, 2026)
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Kauai officials urge public to stay home as Hurricane Lowell nears | Full press conference | Sept. 7, 2026
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