Local stories and good eats are in the spotlight today. We’re taking a look at a new documentary about Kahoʻolawe from our HNN crew and checking out what’s cooking at Taste of Ward.

Local stories and good eats are in the spotlight today. We&rsquo;re taking a look at a new documentary about Kahoʻolawe from our HNN crew and checking out what&rsquo;s cooking at Taste of Ward.

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HI Now Daily celebrates the best things about living in Hawaii. We highlight food, fashion, events, and activities to do with the whole family, or just that special someone. The show tells local stories about island businesses and offers discounts and deals that make listening worth your while.

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HI Now Daily (September 15, 2026)

A closer look at the repairs that will be needed for a major lifeline of Kauai after Hurricane Lowell, and how it affects the lives of at least 100 families who depend on the harbor. In the middle of storm recovery, Kauai county voters will soon choose a new mayor. And at Halemaumau, we're seeing more lava spatter this morning ahead of the next eruptive episode.

A closer look at the repairs that will be needed for a major lifeline of Kauai after Hurricane Lowell, and how it affects the lives of at least 100 families who depend on the harbor. In the middle of storm recovery, Kauai county voters will soon choose a new mayor. And at Halemaumau, we're seeing more lava spatter this morning ahead of the next eruptive episode.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 16, 2026)

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire in Waikiki Tuesday. Meanwhile, on Kauai, when Hurricane Lowell swept up from the south, its outer bands slammed Kauaʻi’s southwest coast, delivering a severe storm surge that battered Port Allen Harbor and jeopardized the livelihoods of around 100 people tied to its waters.

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire in Waikiki Tuesday. Meanwhile, on Kauai, when Hurricane Lowell swept up from the south, its outer bands slammed Kauaʻi&rsquo;s southwest coast, delivering a severe storm surge that battered Port Allen Harbor and jeopardized the livelihoods of around 100 people tied to its waters.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 15, 2026)

Severe flooding from Hurricane Lala has filled a beloved Big Island bookshop with mud and rocks, sparking a major community effort to clean up and rebuild. Meanwhile, the storm left behind widespread debris across the island, leading to massive lines at local refuse transfer stations. Plus, the Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s effort to limit mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.

Severe flooding from Hurricane Lala has filled a beloved Big Island bookshop with mud and rocks, sparking a major community effort to clean up and rebuild. Meanwhile, the storm left behind widespread debris across the island, leading to massive lines at local refuse transfer stations. Plus, the Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration&rsquo;s effort to limit mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.

HI Now Daily (September 15, 2026)

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