After 43 days at sea, one rower has officially made history, paddling into Waikiki after a 2,400-mile journey from California. Rescue crews are back on the Kapalama Trail in Nuuanu this morning, continuing the search for a stranded hiker. Plus, a heads-up on Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks, and road closures across the islands.

After 43 days at sea, one rower has officially made history, paddling into Waikiki after a 2,400-mile journey from California. Rescue crews are back on the Kapalama Trail in Nuuanu this morning, continuing the search for a stranded hiker. Plus, a heads-up on Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks, and road closures across the islands.

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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.

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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.

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On the anniversary of Hurricane Iniki, 34 years ago, Kauai is focused on stabilizing after Hurricane Lowell, while keeping a wary eye on Tropical Storm Norbert as it heads westward. Meanwhile, Friday also marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City and at the Pentagon.

On the anniversary of Hurricane Iniki, 34 years ago, Kauai is focused on stabilizing after Hurricane Lowell, while keeping a wary eye on Tropical Storm Norbert as it heads westward. Meanwhile, Friday also marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City and at the Pentagon.

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