Towering surf from Hurricane Lowell demolished seawalls and oceanfront homes on Kauaʻi’s south shore, with one witness saying five or six homes were destroyed on one street in Poʻipū.
HPR has created a list of ways those affected by the storm, and also how to help those in need.
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Kauaʻi emergency officials asked residents to stay off the road Tuesday as crews assess damage brought on by Hurricane Lowell. About 9 in 10 KIUC customers were without power. -
Last month ranks as the second wettest August in more than a century, according to the Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal’s monthly report. -
The center of Hurricane Lowell is now moving north-northwest of Niʻihau. Damaging winds, heavy rain, and powerful waves are still impacting Kauaʻi County. Downed trees and power lines have caused widespread power outages for Kauaʻi. -
Maui-born Destin Daniel Cretton, director of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," gives back to the community with a new summer program for keiki. -
Kealoha Fox, the executive director of Honolulu's Resilience Office, talks about the Youth Climate Action Fund, a global effort support climate solutions spearheaded by young people. -
As Lahaina residents continue to navigate fire recovery, many are now faced with yet another challenge: getting their mail. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on the latest concerns with U.S. Postal Service policies in Lahaina. -
The Maui Police Department said it uses about three dozen controversial automatic license plate reading cameras to help with law enforcement, but doesn’t use them for surveillance purposes. -
$45 million will go to the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine, and $13 million will go to the state Department of Health. The funds come from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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