Waiahole road closures and dangerous river conditions prompt residents to help one another
WAIAHOLE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hurricane Lowell's impact is being felt on Oahu's Windward side, where rains have washed out roadways. Some of it is surprising longtime residents, who are experiencing another nightmare. "Oh my gosh, our houses could actually be gone if something massive comes out," said Waiahole resi
Hurricane Lowell brings flooding, rapid-rising water to Windward Oahu
Residents in Waiahole are cleaning up and assessing conditions after heavy rain from Hurricane Lowell caused floodwaters to rise rapidly on the windward side. A resident described seeing trees and large debris swept down the river as a nearby bridge became impassable.
Alaska Airlines Sued for Over $521,000 After 11 Japanese Artworks Were Allegedly Ruined in...
Naga Antiques, a New York art gallery, claims the paintings were “soaked” during a mid-storm plane transfer in Honolulu
Where roads are closed as Hurricane Lowell reaches the islands
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Impacts from Hurricane Lowell — including severe flooding, debris, strong winds, and rising stream levels — have forced the closure of multiple roadways as conditions continue to deteriorate. On Kauaʻi, Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge was closed at 10:45 a.m. due to flooding and high...
High surf, flooding forces major road closures across Oahu and Kauai
Farrington Highway is closed near Makaha Valley Road as high surf and debris create dangerous conditions on Oahu’s west side. Major road closures are also affecting Kauai, where flooding has shut down Hanalei Bridge and Kuhio Highway.
Blagiardi urges Oʻahu residents to prepare for wind and rain
A Tropical Storm Watch and Flood Watch have been issued for parts of Oʻahu, with officials warning of potential wind gusts up to 45 mph, heavy rainfall, and isolated tornadoes starting Monday afternoon.
Oʻahu opens storm shelter, issues closure notifications
Oʻahu officials have opened Nānākuli Elementary as a hurricane refuge area starting at 5 p.m. on September 7 as Tropical Storm Lowell approaches.
RAW VIDEO: Downed tree blocks Pali Highway near Nuʻuanu Pali tunnels
A fallen tree is blocking one lane of the Pali Highway near the Nuʻuanu Pali Tunnels, causing traffic to slow down.
Hawaiʻi Should Remember The Injustice Of Forced Unionism
This Labor Day we celebrate the men and women whose hard work keeps the country running. But in Hawaiʻi, many of those same workers face a real threat: pay union dues or lose their jobs. That’s because Hawaiʻi is one of the minority of states that lacks a Right...
Hawai’i outlasts UC San Diego to claim 2026 OUTRIGGER Invitational crown
HONOLULU – It takes a team to bring home titles. The University of Hawai’i women’s volleyball team completed a perfect 2026 OUTRIGGER Invitational run on Sunday night, powering past UC San Diego (2-4) in five sets in front of an energetic Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center crowd, (22-25, 25-15, 21-25, 26-24, 15-8).
