Hawaii News

Hurricane Lowell remains the dominant story across the islands, with impacts easing in some places but cleanup, closures and service disruptions still unfolding. On Kauaʻi, Kauaʻi Now reported no storm-related deaths, while also noting that fire crews received many calls overnight about people trapped, people unaccounted for and people needing medical help. Separate coverage says all advisories, watches and warnings were canceled for Kauaʻi County, but heavy rainfall is still expected to linger through Wednesday and damage assessments are underway. The island is also dealing with major utility and transportation disruptions: KIUC said about 33,000 accounts lost power, and the port at Nāwiliwili remains closed until it is cleared for safe operations.

State and county operations are also adjusting to the storm. Kauaʻi County public schools are set to remain closed to students through Friday, and Līhuʻe Airport has reopened, though travelers are being told to expect delays. On Oʻahu, Hawaiian Electric expects to restore most customers by tonight after restoring power to about 13,100 customers since morning, and Maui Now also reported that Oʻahu government offices are reopening Wednesday as Lowell’s threat diminishes.

The Big Island is seeing a mix of lingering weather impacts and public safety concerns. Big Island Now reported that western shores are under a high surf advisory and the flood watch has been extended, while a brown water advisory is in effect for part of the West Hawaiʻi coast. In Hilo, police are investigating a fatal traffic crash: one report says a Hilo man faces manslaughter and other charges, and another identifies the motorcyclist who died as an Oʻahu man.

Maui’s immediate storm-related focus is on winding down local response sites as conditions improve. Maui County said temporary service sites will close as the Lowell threat fades, while Maui Now’s forecast coverage points to continuing surf and weather monitoring for the island.