Community support and live music take center stage. Learn how local small businesses can apply for storm recovery grants and catch a special outlaw country performance by Henry Kapono Foundation’s “On The Rise” artist, Jacob Staron.

Community support and live music take center stage. Learn how local small businesses can apply for storm recovery grants and catch a special outlaw country performance by Henry Kapono Foundation&rsquo;s &ldquo;On The Rise&rdquo; artist, Jacob Staron.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most — including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.

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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. 

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 8, 2026)

Kauai and Niihau felt the brunt of the Category 2 storm as whipped winds brought down trees and powerlines, leaving nearly all of the Garden Isle in the dark. Along the coastline, raging storm surges slammed into communities and resorts, leaving major roadways covered in debris or completely washed out. Kauai residents now face the overwhelming task of cleaning up, with school canceled for the rest of the week as recovery efforts get underway.

Kauai and Niihau felt the brunt of the Category 2 storm as whipped winds brought down trees and powerlines, leaving nearly all of the Garden Isle in the dark. Along the coastline, raging storm surges slammed into communities and resorts, leaving major roadways covered in debris or completely washed out. Kauai residents now face the overwhelming task of cleaning up, with school canceled for the rest of the week as recovery efforts get underway.

First at 4 p.m. (September 8, 2026) 

Hawaii News Now provides coverage of damages from Hurricane Lowell, and how the storm has impacted the state.

Hawaii News Now provides coverage of damages from Hurricane Lowell, and how the storm has impacted the state.

This Is Now: Hurricane Lowell leaves trail of destruction across Hawaii  (September 8, 2026) 

As Hurricane Lowell begins to move away from the state, there's still plenty of severe weather ahead. The storm closed down Lihue airport, suspending flights in and out of Lihue yesterday afternoon. And we are set to mark 25 years since 9/11. Across the country, schools are approaching the terror attacks in different ways.

As Hurricane Lowell begins to move away from the state, there's still plenty of severe weather ahead. The storm closed down Lihue airport, suspending flights in and out of Lihue yesterday afternoon. And we are set to mark 25 years since 9/11. Across the country, schools are approaching the terror attacks in different ways.

HI Now Daily (September 8, 2026)

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