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The H-1 Freeway eastbound is gridlocked from Waimalu after a drain grate popped out — the left lane is closed as crews weld it back into place. Here’s a look at what drivers are stuck in this afternoon.

The H-1 Freeway eastbound is gridlocked from Waimalu after a drain grate popped out — the left lane is closed as crews weld it back into place. Here’s a look at what drivers are stuck in this afternoon.

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Check out this video from John Deslippe of gushing water along hillsides and roads on Lanai. The island is under a flash flood warning until 2:45 p.m. as heavy showers and thunderstorms redevelop.

Check out this video from John Deslippe of gushing water along hillsides and roads on Lanai. The island is under a flash flood warning until 2:45 p.m. as heavy showers and thunderstorms redevelop.

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Aerial video shows animals stranded by floodwaters in Waialua. Windward Aviation says its helicopter is searching the area for anyone who needs rescue or help. Head to for live storm coverage on this First Alert Weather Day.

Aerial video shows animals stranded by floodwaters in Waialua. Windward Aviation says its helicopter is searching the area for anyone who needs rescue or help. Head to for live storm coverage on this First Alert Weather Day.

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Assessing the impact: A closer look at the storm damage left behind by Hurricane Lowell at the Koa Kea Resort in Poipu, Kauai. 🌀

Assessing the impact: A closer look at the storm damage left behind by Hurricane Lowell at the Koa Kea Resort in Poipu, Kauai. 🌀

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Batarti Gabbard, the suspect identified in Sunday’s Waikīkī stranger danger case, is the brother of former national intelligence director and former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. State Sen. Mike Gabbard told Hawaii News Now his son was admitted to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation Friday afternoon.

Batarti Gabbard, the suspect identified in Sunday’s Waikīkī stranger danger case, is the brother of former national intelligence director and former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. State Sen. Mike Gabbard told Hawaii News Now his son was admitted to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation Friday afternoon.

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The rushing waters at Hilo’s Rainbow Falls show the dramatic impact of Hurricane Lala. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Hawaii Island, where the storm is forecast to dump 10 to 20 inches of rain, with localized totals reaching up to 25 inches.

The rushing waters at Hilo’s Rainbow Falls show the dramatic impact of Hurricane Lala. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Hawaii Island, where the storm is forecast to dump 10 to 20 inches of rain, with localized totals reaching up to 25 inches.

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MORE SYSTEMS DEVELOPING 🌀 With Hurricane Lala safely moving away, your HNN First Alert Weather Team is already tracking two new tropical disturbances to our east. One system has a 70% chance of developing this week and could pass south of the Big Island by the weekend, while a second system is organizing further behind it. Download our HNN app to get the latest storm updates. 📲 [Data from 8/18/2026 6:00 p.m.]

MORE SYSTEMS DEVELOPING 🌀 With Hurricane Lala safely moving away, your HNN First Alert Weather Team is already tracking two new tropical disturbances to our east. One system has a 70% chance of developing this week and could pass south of the Big Island by the weekend, while a second system is organizing further behind it. Download our HNN app to get the latest storm updates. 📲 [Data from 8/18/2026 6:00 p.m.]

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Kamehameha Highway at Waimea Bay will remain closed through Saturday after two large boulders fell from a slope above the road, state officials said. “We have crews up in the mountain now,” said Hawaii DOT Director Ed Sniffen. “They’re clearing out all that debris and material that could come down.” 🔗:

Kamehameha Highway at Waimea Bay will remain closed through Saturday after two large boulders fell from a slope above the road, state officials said. “We have crews up in the mountain now,” said Hawaii DOT Director Ed Sniffen. “They’re clearing out all that debris and material that could come down.” 🔗:

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A California man says he survived more than a month adrift in the Pacific after his mast snapped on a solo trip to Hawaii. Kai Sato was rescued last week by a Pasha Hawaii ship after running out of water and improvising repairs to get back into a shipping lane.

A California man says he survived more than a month adrift in the Pacific after his mast snapped on a solo trip to Hawaii. Kai Sato was rescued last week by a Pasha Hawaii ship after running out of water and improvising repairs to get back into a shipping lane.

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'It just went boom': A Maui couple says they watched helplessly as fast-rising water in Iao Valley chewed away the ground beneath their home, sending parts of the structure into the stream during the storm. 🔗:

'It just went boom': A Maui couple says they watched helplessly as fast-rising water in Iao Valley chewed away the ground beneath their home, sending parts of the structure into the stream during the storm. 🔗:

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Tropical Storm Lala is slowly becoming better organized, with conditions expected to deteriorate over Hawaii Island beginning early Saturday. As of 11 p.m. Friday, Tropical Storm Lala’s center was located about 165 miles from South Point, or 375 miles from Honolulu. Lala is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 miles per hour. Download our HNN app to get immediate alerts with the latest storm updates. 📲

Tropical Storm Lala is slowly becoming better organized, with conditions expected to deteriorate over Hawaii Island beginning early Saturday. As of 11 p.m. Friday, Tropical Storm Lala’s center was located about 165 miles from South Point, or 375 miles from Honolulu. Lala is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 miles per hour. Download our HNN app to get immediate alerts with the latest storm updates. 📲

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A California family says a West Maui vacation turned traumatic after a fight at a Kaanapali resort left several injured, including a man who needed 13 staples for a head wound. They spoke exclusively with Hawaii News Now and said the trouble started earlier near Whalers Village, where they allege a group of local youths harassed visitors.

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A California family says a West Maui vacation turned traumatic after a fight at a Kaanapali resort left several injured, including a man who needed 13 staples for a head wound. They spoke exclusively with Hawaii News Now and said the trouble started earlier near Whalers Village, where they allege a group of local youths harassed visitors.

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WAIKIKI ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️ A portion of Kalakaua Avenue was closed tonight after debris fell from the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach hotel. Nearby sidewalks were also closed as another piece of debris dangles from the top.

WAIKIKI ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️ A portion of Kalakaua Avenue was closed tonight after debris fell from the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach hotel. Nearby sidewalks were also closed as another piece of debris dangles from the top.

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"JUST HORRIFIC." Storm damage and a collapsed portion of Highway 11 have cut off all road access to Pahala on Hawaii Island. Crews are actively working to clear debris and reach the isolated community, which houses a critical access hospital. Residents say they haven't seen this kind of destruction in decades.

"JUST HORRIFIC." Storm damage and a collapsed portion of Highway 11 have cut off all road access to Pahala on Hawaii Island. Crews are actively working to clear debris and reach the isolated community, which houses a critical access hospital. Residents say they haven't seen this kind of destruction in decades.

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Native Hawaiian protesters gathered in Waikiki Sunday, claiming a hotel that caters to military personnel is misusing their culture. The group told Hawaii News Now that the luau at the Hale Koa Hotel is offensive to them because the event begins and ends with songs that honor America. 🔗:

Native Hawaiian protesters gathered in Waikiki Sunday, claiming a hotel that caters to military personnel is misusing their culture. The group told Hawaii News Now that the luau at the Hale Koa Hotel is offensive to them because the event begins and ends with songs that honor America. 🔗:

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Update: The intensity of Hurricane Lala is forecast to remain steady over the next few hours as the hurricane remains near South Point of the Big Island. Steady weakening is expected later tonight into Sunday as Lala passes south of the smaller main Hawaiian Islands. Download our HNN app to get immediate alerts with the latest storm updates. 📲 [Data from 8/15/2026 6p.m.]

Update: The intensity of Hurricane Lala is forecast to remain steady over the next few hours as the hurricane remains near South Point of the Big Island. Steady weakening is expected later tonight into Sunday as Lala passes south of the smaller main Hawaiian Islands. Download our HNN app to get immediate alerts with the latest storm updates. 📲 [Data from 8/15/2026 6p.m.]

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The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed the first case of a cyclosporiasis infection in the state so far this year. Health officials say the person who was confirmed to have the parasitic infection was visiting Hawaii and developed symptoms upon arrival. 🔗: #cyclosporiasis #infection #parasitic #hawaii

The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed the first case of a cyclosporiasis infection in the state so far this year. Health officials say the person who was confirmed to have the parasitic infection was visiting Hawaii and developed symptoms upon arrival. 🔗: #cyclosporiasis #infection #parasitic #hawaii

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A video showing a man throwing a rock toward a Hawaiian monk seal off Maui is drawing outrage online and renewed calls for people to keep their distance from the endangered animals. The incident happened Tuesday morning along Front Street in Lahaina, where witnesses said a couple repeatedly approached a monk seal resting near the shoreline despite being told to back away. 🔗:

A video showing a man throwing a rock toward a Hawaiian monk seal off Maui is drawing outrage online and renewed calls for people to keep their distance from the endangered animals. The incident happened Tuesday morning along Front Street in Lahaina, where witnesses said a couple repeatedly approached a monk seal resting near the shoreline despite being told to back away. 🔗:

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Kaimuki saw an "insane" amount of flooding as rain overwhelmed already-saturated ground. Check out this video from Ocean Paddler TV of the drive down 16th Avenue, which was covered in water. Head to live storm coverage on this First Alert Weather Day.

Kaimuki saw an "insane" amount of flooding as rain overwhelmed already-saturated ground. Check out this video from Ocean Paddler TV of the drive down 16th Avenue, which was covered in water. Head to live storm coverage on this First Alert Weather Day.

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"OH MY GOD." Caylin Ziemelis captured the shaking in her Kailua-Kona home when a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit at around 9:45 p.m. Friday. Meanwhile former HNN reporter Lacy Deniz said the earthquake was "just so strong and powerful," it left her Hōnaunau house a complete mess.

"OH MY GOD." Caylin Ziemelis captured the shaking in her Kailua-Kona home when a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit at around 9:45 p.m. Friday. Meanwhile former HNN reporter Lacy Deniz said the earthquake was "just so strong and powerful," it left her Hōnaunau house a complete mess.

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#WATCH: New video shows the moment a wildfire tore though homes in Lahaina. READ MORE: #HINews #HNN

#WATCH: New video shows the moment a wildfire tore though homes in Lahaina. READ MORE: #HINews #HNN

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#BREAKING: At least 2 people are confirmed dead, 22 others injured, after a fireworks-related explosion at a home in the Salt Lake area of O’ahu on New Year’s Eve. Many witnesses didn’t know what was unfolding when they captured this on video. Here is the explosion from a street over, taken by Adrian Montecinos. #HNN #HawaiiNews #SaltLake

#BREAKING: At least 2 people are confirmed dead, 22 others injured, after a fireworks-related explosion at a home in the Salt Lake area of O’ahu on New Year’s Eve. Many witnesses didn’t know what was unfolding when they captured this on video. Here is the explosion from a street over, taken by Adrian Montecinos. #HNN #HawaiiNews #SaltLake

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The indictments against five people, including Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and current airports administrator Ford Fuchigami, followed a day-long grand jury session. The investigation spawned from the federal bribery case that landed former state Rep. Ty Cullen and former state Sen. Kalani English in prison. The Department of the Attorney General Special Investigation and Prosecution Division spent the past six months following up on that federal investigation. 🔗:

The indictments against five people, including Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and current airports administrator Ford Fuchigami, followed a day-long grand jury session. The investigation spawned from the federal bribery case that landed former state Rep. Ty Cullen and former state Sen. Kalani English in prison. The Department of the Attorney General Special Investigation and Prosecution Division spent the past six months following up on that federal investigation. 🔗:

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