When the new school year begins, a pilot program that connects Honolulu police officers with students will be expanding in West Oahu. Plus, Maui County officials have announced Lahaina’s Front Street will reopen to vehicle traffic Saturday, Aug. 1, one week before the three-year anniversary of the Maui wildfire disaster.

When the new school year begins, a pilot program that connects Honolulu police officers with students will be expanding in West Oahu. Plus, Maui County officials have announced Lahaina&rsquo;s Front Street will reopen to vehicle traffic Saturday, Aug. 1, one week before the three-year anniversary of the Maui wildfire disaster.

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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 31, 2026)

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. 

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.&nbsp;

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

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. 

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.&nbsp;

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Interactive history, community support, and local shopping. Learn how the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum is celebrating 45 years at Pearl Harbor with brand-new exhibits, and support Breast Cancer Hawaii's resource craft fair this weekend.

Interactive history, community support, and local shopping. Learn how the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum is celebrating 45 years at Pearl Harbor with brand-new exhibits, and support Breast Cancer Hawaii's resource craft fair this weekend.

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