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Kauaʻi
Posted inStorms 2026
These Trees Wreaked Havoc During Storms. Hawaiʻi Is Fed Up
As the islands brace for yet another hurricane, community members push for better management of albizia and other fast-growing invasive species that break easily.
Posted inKauaʻi
Painful Lessons From ʻIniki Help Kauaʻi Homes Weather Hurricane Lowell
Requiring hurricane clips to prevent roofs from blowing off and other updates to the building code were hard-fought victories 30 years ago. Some are searching for more safeguards as cleanup continues on the Garden Isle.
Posted inKauaʻi
Kauaʻi Vacation Rental Owners Urged To Take In Displaced Families
Hurricane Lowell has left dozens in need of temporary housing on the North Shore, where at least 1 of every 5 homes is a vacation rental.
Posted inStorms 2026
‘Definitely A Hit’: Hawaiʻi Urges Trump To OK Disaster Aid
Kauaʻi will have to tap its reserve funds to help pay for damages from Lowell as state leaders seek major disaster declarations from the White House.
Posted inOpinion
Lee Cataluna: Sometimes The Best Campaign Ad Is No Campaign Ad
Natural disasters can be perilous for politicians. In Kauaʻi, Derek Kawakami is using Lowell to his advantage, without making it seem that way.
Posted inKauaʻi
Hurricane Lowell May Be To Blame For A Second Kaua‘i Death
Officials have not released the name of the deceased.
Posted inStorms 2026
Power Outages May Last Months For Some On Kauaʻi’s North Shore
The wait time will be shorter in Princeville and areas more accessible to repair crews.
Posted inStorms 2026
Radio Silence Amid Lowell Reveals Critical Gap In Emergency Plan
Radio is critical during disasters. Kauaʻi has again exposed that many stations lack generators and other equipment needed to stay on the air.