First at 4 p.m. (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…

First at 4 p.m. (September 7, 2026)

Shifting closer to the islands, Hurricane Lowell is bringing destructive winds, heavy rains, and dangerous surf. Schools and the Lihue airport have been shut down ahead of the storm, with five refuge areas now open for residents seeking safety. While the worst conditions are expected overnight, fla…

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

As Hawaii keeps a close eye on Hurricane Lowell's path, Gov. Josh Green and other state and county leaders explain the emergency resources and preparations being put into place. Kauai residents remain on edge with Lowell expected to make a hard turn north, bringing back haunting memories of Iniki. …

First at 4 p.m. (September 3, 2026)

With several storms moving toward the islands, Gov. Josh Green issued a statewide emergency proclamation that opens the Major Disaster Fund to help with any disaster relief operations. Preparations for Hurricane Lowell are evoking memories of Hurricane Iniki for many on Kauai, including a journalis…

First at 4 p.m. (September 2, 2026)

As Hurricane Lowell continues strengthening, Kauai residents are keeping an especially close eye on a track that is drawing eerie parallels to Hurricane Iniki. Meanwhile, recovery efforts are still underway across the Big Island nearly two weeks after Hurricane Lala devastated local communities. Pl…

First at 4 p.m. (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 som…

First at 4 p.m. (August 31, 2026)

New numbers from the state show many homes were damaged by Tropical Cyclone Lala. Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar named his two deputy chiefs today, explaining why they are the right men for the job. Plus, two people are dead and more than a dozen remain missing after extreme flash flooding tore …

First at 4 p.m. (August 28, 2026)

A divided Hawaii Supreme Court today declared City Council Chair Tommy Waters is ineligible to run for another term. Hawaiian Electric has restored power to another 1,000 famililes left in the dark after Hurricane Lala nearly two weeks ago. And the Salvation Army has now stepped in to help with dai…

First at 4 p.m. (August 27, 2026)

We've seen the destruction left behind by Hurricane Lala, but sometimes the emotional toll on victims lasts far longer than the damage. Power in Pahala, including Ka'u Hospital is now restored, but HECO says about 1,400 customers are still in the dark. A veteran-led nonprofit is working on Oahu and…

First at 4 p.m. (August 26, 2026)

Hawaii is part of a $17.1 billion multi-state settlement with social media giant Meta Platforms that forces the company to implement sweeping child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram. Plus, the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) is investigating a sixth reported case of cyclosporiasis in the …