Hurricane Lowell has strengthened into an extremely powerful Category 5 storm, with its forecast track showing a sharp right turn to the north over the weekend. Meanwhile, Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda provides an update on recovery efforts more than two weeks after Hurricane Lala. And in local news, a woman has been killed following an overnight rollover crash in McCully. 

Hurricane Lowell has strengthened into an extremely powerful Category 5 storm, with its forecast track showing a sharp right turn to the north over the weekend. Meanwhile, Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda provides an update on recovery efforts more than two weeks after Hurricane Lala. And in local news, a woman has been killed following an overnight rollover crash in McCully.&nbsp;

Most people probably aren’t tied to the television during their lunch hour — why shouldn’t a lunchtime newscast find you, instead of you having to find it!?

Most people probably aren&rsquo;t tied to the television during their lunch hour &mdash; why shouldn&rsquo;t a lunchtime newscast find you, instead of you having to find it!?

This Is Now

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 (September 2, 2026) 

As Hurricane Lowell continues strengthening, Kauai residents are keeping an especially close eye on a track that is drawing eerie parallels to Hurricane Iniki. Meanwhile, recovery efforts are still underway across the Big Island nearly two weeks after Hurricane Lala devastated local communities. Plus, the West Oahu primary election controversy is headed to the State Supreme Court as justices prepare to weigh in on the saga.

As Hurricane Lowell continues strengthening, Kauai residents are keeping an especially close eye on a track that is drawing eerie parallels to Hurricane Iniki. Meanwhile, recovery efforts are still underway across the Big Island nearly two weeks after Hurricane Lala devastated local communities. Plus, the West Oahu primary election controversy is headed to the State Supreme Court as justices prepare to weigh in on the saga.

First at 4 p.m. (September 2, 2026) 

A bittersweet a hui hou and savory island traditions. We look back at a wonderful four years with host Lauren Teruya on her final show and preview the modern, mouthwatering dishes you can enjoy at this weekend's Okinawan Festival.

A bittersweet a hui hou and savory island traditions. We look back at a wonderful four years with host Lauren Teruya on her final show and preview the modern, mouthwatering dishes you can enjoy at this weekend's Okinawan Festival.

HI Now Daily (September 2, 2026)

A man will not be put on trial for allegedly killing his grandparents three years ago. The Honolulu Zoo has re-opened two exhibits that have now been fully upgraded and are preparing in case we get pandas from China. Plus, an effort to raise money for science, engineering and math programs across Maui County has taken place.

A man will not be put on trial for allegedly killing his grandparents three years ago. The Honolulu Zoo has re-opened two exhibits that have now been fully upgraded and are preparing in case we get pandas from China. Plus, an effort to raise money for science, engineering and math programs across Maui County has taken place.

This Is Now (September 2, 2026)

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