Hurricane Lowell barrels past Kauai and Niihau as Cat 2 late Monday night. Hawaiʻi Weather, Shelters, Map + More. Schools on Kaua‘i, Niʻihau and O‘ahu are closing Tuesday as Hawai‘i waits for Lowell to pass. Thousands on Kauaʻi are without power. Civil Beat. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii Public Radio.
Public schools and University of Hawaii campuses on Oahu and Kauai, state and city offices closed Tuesday due to Hurricane Lowell. Hawaii News Now. KHON2.
Near-record rains hit state last month. Last month ranks as the second wettest August in more than a century, according to the Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal’s monthly report. The state received 210% more rainfall than is typical for August. Most of that came from Hurricane Lala, which dumped an average of 11 inches of rain across the state. Hawaii Public Radio.
Native Hawaiian Benefits Face Sweeping Legal Attacks. Conservative groups and the Trump administration have taken aim at programs supporters say are foundational to making amends for Hawaiʻi’s history. Civil Beat.
‘Kick In The Face’: Hawaiʻi’s $2M Business Registration System Slammed. The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ new, $2.1 million “Business Express” registration system is causing what users describe as interminable delays in processing documents needed to start and operate businesses. Processes that previously might take a few days are taking weeks or months. Civil Beat.
Oahu
Oahu residents urged to stay home until Lowell passes. City officials urged Oahu residents Monday night to stay home and take precautions as Hurricane Lowell was bearing down about 200 miles west of the island, with the worst impacts expected into early today. Star-Advertiser.
High surf from Hurricane Lowell inundates Makaha condominium complex. High surf from Hurricane Lowell has inundated coastal areas on Oʻahu’s leeward coast, forcing the closure of Farrington Highway and flooding ground-floor residential units in Mākaha. Hawaii News Now.
Hurricane Lowell generates massive 20-foot swells on Oahu’s south shore. Massive, messy swells generated by Hurricane Lowell battered Oʻahu’s south shore Monday, drawing out experienced surfers and prompting warnings from emergency officials. Hawaii News Now.
Accused Of Violating Patients, A Hawaiʻi Doctor Still Practices. Nine women accused Dr. Gregory Yim of performing unnecessary breast exams that violated their sense of trust. The Hawaiʻi Medical Board has taken no action. Civil Beat.
Southwest Airlines plans premium airport lounge in Honolulu. Southwest Airlines plans premium airport lounge in Honolulu. Southwest Airlines will open premium airport lounges across the country starting late next year, a major shift for a carrier famous for catering to budget travelers. Star-Advertiser.
Hawaii Island
Transient vacation rental registration takes effect. Beginning Sept. 1, 2026, owners of both hosted and un-hosted transient vacation rentals (TVRs) — defined as rentals of 180 days or less — are required to register their properties with the county through an online portal. Tribune-Herald.
Hilo Tennis Courts Project Complete, Online Reservation System Introduced. A project to improve the Lincoln Park Tennis Courts in Hilo has been completed, and now the Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation is implementing an online reservation system to use the courts. Big Island Video News.
Salvation Army seeks donations as Hawaii Island pantries face high demand. The Salvation Army’s Hilo, Honokaa and Kona corps have reported shortages of food staples as they continue weekly distributions. Star-Advertiser. Big Island Now.
No Water, And No End In Sight: A Big Island Condo Copes With Lala. Roaring runoff from the hurricane wiped out a privately run water system serving about 100 homes.It has been more than three weeks since flooding from Hurricane Lala rampaged through the condominiums called Colony I at Sea Mountain in Kaʻū, wiping out the complex’s water, sewer and electrical service. Power has been restored, but the privately operated water and sewer systems that serve the complex were heavily damaged in the storm. Civil Beat.
Maui
Maui County home, condominium prices decrease in August. The price of single-family house resales in Maui County decreased by 7.9% in August compared to the same month in 2025, according to the association. The median sales price in August was $1,200,000, compared to $1,302,500 in August 2025. The median price of condominium sales dropped by 13.1%, decreasing from $650,000 in August, 2025 to $564,950. Maui News.
Kauai
Kauai urges residents to shelter in place as Hurricane Lowell hits. The county has opened five “hurricane refuge” areas: Kilauea Neighborhood Center, Kapaa Middle School, Kauai High School, Kalaheo Neighborhood Center and Waimea Canyon Middle School. Star-Advertiser.
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i. Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies the public about statewide stream cleanup work to clear accumulation of debris, sediment and brush in an effort to improve drainage and waterflow through stream systems to prevent future flooding. Kauai Now.
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