Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 — we explore her special connections to Hawaii. The family of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant found dead in Waikiki last week wants more information on her passing. A West Oahu lawmaker who lost a random drawing to break a primary election tie has filed a challenge with the Hawaii Supreme Court.

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 &mdash; we explore her special connections to Hawaii. The family of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant found dead in Waikiki last week wants more information on her passing. A West Oahu lawmaker who lost a random drawing to break a primary election tie has filed a challenge with the Hawaii Supreme Court.

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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.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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This is Now (August 25, 2026)

As Hurricane Lowell begins to move away from the state, there's still plenty of severe weather ahead. The storm closed down Lihue airport, suspending flights in and out of Lihue yesterday afternoon. And we are set to mark 25 years since 9/11. Across the country, schools are approaching the terror attacks in different ways.

As Hurricane Lowell begins to move away from the state, there's still plenty of severe weather ahead. The storm closed down Lihue airport, suspending flights in and out of Lihue yesterday afternoon. And we are set to mark 25 years since 9/11. Across the country, schools are approaching the terror attacks in different ways.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 8, 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, flash flooding and rising stream levels are already forcing major road closures and threatening homes. 

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, flash flooding and rising stream levels are already forcing major road closures and threatening homes.&nbsp;

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

Hurricane conditions are anticipated for Kauaʻi County Monday and will continue into Tuesday as Hurricane Lowell passes west of Niʻihau. State and Kauaʻi County offices, public schools, Kaua‘i Community College and Hawaiʻi State Judiciary facilities on Kauaʻi will be closed Tuesday. Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami and emergency officials briefed the public Monday.

Hurricane conditions are anticipated for Kauaʻi County Monday and will continue into Tuesday as Hurricane Lowell passes west of Niʻihau. State and Kauaʻi County offices, public schools, Kaua&lsquo;i Community College and Hawaiʻi State Judiciary facilities on Kauaʻi will be closed Tuesday. Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami and emergency officials briefed the public Monday.

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