A look at key races and candidate reactions from primary election night as vote counting continues. Plus, the Lahaina community gathers to mark three years since the devastating wildfires.

A look at key races and candidate reactions from primary election night as vote counting continues. Plus, the Lahaina community gathers to mark three years since the devastating wildfires.

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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As Lowell becomes a tropical storm, residents across Kauai and Niihau continue recovery efforts as Kauai County officials ask residents to document damage. Meanwhile, cleanup is underway at beach parks on Oahu’s south shore after storm surge from Hurricane Lowell pounded the coastline.

As Lowell becomes a tropical storm, residents across Kauai and Niihau continue recovery efforts as Kauai County officials ask residents to document damage. Meanwhile, cleanup is underway at beach parks on Oahu&rsquo;s south shore after storm surge from Hurricane Lowell pounded the coastline.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 8, 2026)

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.

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.

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