Authorities in Kaʻū have identified 69 sets of human remains exposed by Hurricane Lala’s flooding in Naalehu. Nearby, in Waiohinu, the storm also damaged Kauaha’ao Congregational Church and its graveyard. Plus a Maui family was displaced after Hurricane Lala destroyed their multi-generational home.

Authorities in Kaʻū have identified 69 sets of human remains exposed by Hurricane Lala&rsquo;s flooding in Naalehu.&nbsp;Nearby, in Waiohinu, the storm also damaged Kauaha&rsquo;ao Congregational Church and its graveyard. Plus a Maui family was displaced after Hurricane Lala destroyed their multi-generational home.

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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. 

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.&nbsp;

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 1, 2026)

Weekend plans are packed with local culture, exquisite flavors and game-day rewards. Today on HI Now Daily, discover custom creations at the upcoming Okinawan Festival, secure tickets to a fantasy-themed culinary gala and learn how to score free fries during the UH college football season.

Weekend plans are packed with local culture, exquisite flavors and game-day rewards. Today on HI Now Daily, discover custom creations at the upcoming Okinawan Festival, secure tickets to a fantasy-themed culinary gala and learn how to score free fries during the UH college football season.

HI Now Daily (September 1, 2026)

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.

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.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 21, 2026)

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