The latest numbers from the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative as its crews work to restore power to the island. AI could become smarter than its human creators -- that's the warning from some top industry leaders. And you can help sick local kids with medical bills in the 20th Annual Kapiolani Radiothon.

The latest numbers from the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative as its crews work to restore power to the island. AI could become smarter than its human creators -- that's the warning from some top industry leaders. And you can help sick local kids with medical bills in the 20th Annual Kapiolani Radiothon.

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Thousands of Kauai residents remain without power as recovery efforts press forward in the wake of Hurricane Lowell. Drivers should prepare for delays near the Hanalei Bridge while utility crews work urgently to restore transmission lines. Amid the disruption, a wave of dedicated volunteers is stepping up to help bring a flood-damaged local farm back to life. 

Thousands of Kauai residents remain without power as recovery efforts press forward in the wake of Hurricane Lowell. Drivers should prepare for delays near the Hanalei Bridge while utility crews work urgently to restore transmission lines. Amid the disruption, a wave of dedicated volunteers is stepping up to help bring a flood-damaged local farm back to life.&nbsp;

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (September 13, 2026) 

Kauaʻi is taking major steps forward after Hurricane Lowell, but the recovery is far from over. A powerful show of light and aloha will fill the streets of Lahaina tonight. Plus, officials assess storm damage to homes as Līhuʻe airport works through their passenger backlog.

Kauaʻi is taking major steps forward after Hurricane Lowell, but the recovery is far from over. A powerful show of light and aloha will fill the streets of Lahaina tonight. Plus, officials assess storm damage to homes as Līhuʻe airport works through their passenger backlog.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (September 12, 2026)

On Kauaʻi’s south shore, residents in Poʻipū are picking up the pieces after losing their homes and businesses to Hurricane Lowell. Plus, Organizations across Hawaiʻi are stepping up to help communities hit hardest by Hurricane Lowell, with relief efforts shifting as needs become clearer on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

On Kauaʻi&rsquo;s south shore, residents in Poʻipū are picking up the pieces after losing their homes and businesses to Hurricane Lowell. Plus, Organizations across Hawaiʻi are stepping up to help communities hit hardest by Hurricane Lowell, with relief efforts shifting as needs become clearer on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 14, 2026)

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