



This Is Now (Sept. 28, 2026)
As Nolo continues to move away from the island, we're keeping an eye on another system that could be headed our way. Hurricane Nolo thankfully took a more southerly course over the weekend, sparing the state of the worst storm impacts, but the storm's outer bands still brought some heavy rains to a…

This Is Now 12 p.m. (September 25, 2026)
White out conditions in Hilo on this Aloha Friday, as Nolo makes is slow approach to the islands. While the models show Nolo's center will likely remain south of the island chain, catastrophic flash flooding and storm surge are possible for Hawaii County, and the rest of the state could still see s…

This Is Now (Sept. 24, 2026)
Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane today. We have team coverage with two crews live from Hawaii Island. On Maui, emergency officials are watching roads that could flood or take a hit from high surf. And crews on Kauai continue to make progress restoring power …

This Is Now (September 23, 2026)
Governor Green holds conference on impending severe weather and recovery efforts as forecasts warn of catastrophic flooding across the eastern part of the state. Meanwhile, crews on Kauai continue restoring power int he wake of Hurricane Lowell, with just over 700 KIUC members still in the dark. Pl…

This Is Now (Sept. 22, 2026)
We are closely tracking a developing storm that could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and flash flooding to parts of the state, especially Hawaii Island and Maui County. Events are already starting to be canceled ahead of the storm, including the 2026 Na Wahine O Ke Kai race. And opening statements …

This Is Now (Sept. 21, 2026)
We're tracking a developing storm that could bring flooding conditions to parts of the state later in the week. On Kauai, KIUC crews have restored power to 500 more customers across the island, but 3 percent of all members are still without electricity. And as many on the Garden Isle try to recover…

This Is Now (Sept. 18, 2026)
Hawaii says aloha to the late Governor George Ariyoshi, who was brought to the state capitol this morning where he will lie in state at the rotunda until noon Saturday. Kauai County says at least 830 residents have submitted damage assessments from Hurricane Lowell. And a former private school teac…

This Is Now (Sept. 17, 2026)
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we track remnants from Norbert that could bring heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms, and flash flooding to parts of the islands. On Kauai, Mayor Kawakami, Governor Green, and State Senate President Ron Kouchi visited communities on the island's North Shore yeste…

This Is Now (September 16, 2026)
We now have the identities of two men killed as Hurricane Lowell impacted the islands. On Maui, demonstrators gathered to protest the Air Force's proposal to construct seven additional telescopes atop Haleakala. Plus, Hawaii County Police have identified the 76-year-old victim of an alleged homicid…

This Is Now (September 15, 2026)
Hanalei Elementary School is pushing back its reopening date for students to next Monday instead of this coming Wednesday. Meanwhile, the DLNR is investigating a shipwreck at Maui’s Makena Landing. Plus, a 23-year-old man is dead following an early morning crash on Oahu’s H-1 Freeway.