We're learning more about Hurricane Lowell's potential sharp turn and when the system is expected to make its closest approach to the islands. FEMA is giving Hawaii more than $18 million to help weather disaster-related power grid impacts. Two people were rushed to the hospital after being burned in a fire near Black Rock Beach in Nanakuli.

We're learning more about Hurricane Lowell's potential sharp turn and when the system is expected to make its closest approach to the islands. FEMA is giving Hawaii more than $18 million to help weather disaster-related power grid impacts. Two people were rushed to the hospital after being burned in a fire near Black Rock Beach in Nanakuli.

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This is Now: The latest on Hurricane Lowell and its approach toward the islands (September 3, 2026)

Take some time to prepare -- that's the advice from officials as we expect Hurricane Lowell to turn towards Hawaii. The Hawaii Department of Education is trying to help teachers who are struggling to cover the cost of housing. And there's a nation-wide effort to get kids moving more this back-to-school season. 

Take some time to prepare -- that's the advice from officials as we expect Hurricane Lowell to turn towards Hawaii. The Hawaii Department of Education is trying to help teachers who are struggling to cover the cost of housing. And there's a nation-wide effort to get kids moving more this back-to-school season.&nbsp;

Sunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 3, 2026)

Housing costs are creating challenges for Hawaii’s public schools as they work to recruit and retain teachers, with one Wahiawa Middle School teacher now worried he may have to leave the state if he cannot find affordable housing. Meanwhile, Hawaii Supreme Court justices questioned state and county election officials Wednesday over the handling of two improperly cast ballots in a winner-take-all Republican primary that ended in a tie.

Housing costs are creating challenges for Hawaii&rsquo;s public schools as they work to recruit and retain teachers, with one Wahiawa Middle School teacher now worried he may have to leave the state if he cannot find affordable housing. Meanwhile, Hawaii Supreme Court justices questioned state and county election officials Wednesday over the handling of two improperly cast ballots&nbsp;in a winner-take-all Republican primary that ended in a tie.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. 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.

This is Now: The latest on Hurricane Lowell and its approach toward the islands (September 3, 2026)

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