Tourists told to skip Hawaii’s most picturesque island after Hurricane Lowell Kauai sees only a small fraction of Hawaii’s almost 10 million visitors each year The Independent UK · Sep 11
Hawaii has often dodged the path of hurricanes. Why did it see so many storms this summer? The island chain has tended to avoid the worst effects, but Hurricanes Lowell and Lala left a trail of damage this year The Guardian - US · Sep 10
In 2007, Roseanne Barr bought a 46-acre Hawaii macadamia farm for $1.78 million; 18 years later, the property sold for $2.6 million with orchards and a greenhouse onsite Roseanne Barr's Hawaii macadamia farm sold for $2.6 million after eighteen years. The 46-acre property near Honokaa featured over four thousand macadamia trees. Barr originally purchased the land in 2007 with self-sufficiency plans. Her reality series "Roseanne's Nuts" documented farm life for one season. The Economic Times · Sep 10
In 1883, Hawaii introduced Guinea grass; 143 years later, it grows 9 feet and yields 9,000 seeds Once celebrated for its grazing benefits, Guinea grass has become a formidable threat to Hawaii's delicate ecosystems. Since its introduction in the 19th century, it has proliferated, reaching impressive heights. This resilient perennial can generate thousands of seeds and rebound swiftly from fires, exacerbating wildfire risks by providing ample fuel… The Times of India · Sep 10
Hurricane Lowell Leaves One Dead and Kauai in the Dark: What to Know About Hawaii's Recovery Hurricane Lowell killed one man on Oahu and knocked out power to over 36,000 Kauai homes. See the full damage report and recovery timeline. Latin Times · Sep 9
Hawaii’s western islands see significant damage as Hurricane Lowell passes by Storm didn’t make direct hit but fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on Kauai The Guardian - US · Sep 9
A second hurricane just sideswiped Hawaii – why the islands’ usual force field seems to be down in 2026 The Hawaiian Islands rarely see significant hurricane damage, but they just experienced the effects of their second hurricane in a year as Hurricane Lowell’s eyewall brushed Niihau, west of Kauai, on Sept. 8, 2026. The Conversation · Sep 9
This Hawaii startup is making boats from volcanic rock for the military A Hawaii-based company is taking a unique approach to boat manufacturing by combining recycled plastic with volcanic rock-derived basalt fibre. Voltage Vessels, a startup based in Hawaii, has developed a material called ‘Eclipse X9’ which can be used in large-scale 3D printing and is being tested for marine applications. The… The Times of India · Sep 9
Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell as thousands lose power Strong winds uprooted trees and caused widespread blackouts on the island of Kauai The Independent UK · Sep 9
Hurricane Lowell leaves at least one dead, knocks out power in Kauai County At least one person died on Oahu after Hurricane Lowell swept past Hawaii, while wind gusts above 80mph knocked out power to around 90% of homes and businesses in Kauai County as the state began cleaning up Tuesday, according to PowerOutage.com. The Times of India · Sep 9
Hurricane Lowell Path and Updates: Hawaii Braces for 60 Centimetres of Rain and Severe Mudslides Hurricane Lowell is causing severe weather in Hawaii, prompting closures of schools and offices. The storm brings heavy rain, damaging winds, and hazardous surf, with warnings for Kauaʻi and Oʻahu. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Lowell Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell are pelting Hawaii’s western islands The Independent UK · Sep 8
Hurricane Lowell takes aim at Hawaii: schools shut, evacuations urged as dangerous winds, flooding and 16 inches of rain threaten Kauai Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell's dangerous approach tonight. Kauai and Niihau face the greatest risk from destructive winds and heavy rain. Authorities have closed schools and urged residents to stay indoors and avoid travel. Powerful waves and possible tornadoes add to the storm's threats across the islands. Residents are advised… The Economic Times · Sep 8
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Hurricane Lowell: Hawaii braces for heavy rain as schools set to close The closures take effect across Oahu and Kauai County
Latin Times · Sep 7 Why Hawaii Is Bracing for Monster Hurricane Lowell Like It's 1992's Iniki All Over Again Category 3 Hurricane Lowell hits Hawaii with heavy rain and dangerous surf as Kauai and Niihau enter state of emergency.
The Economic Times · Sep 7 Hawaii on alert as powerful Hurricane Lowell approaches with 120 mph winds, dangerous flooding and possible mudslides; residents told to prepare Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urged residents to prepare for disruptive weather conditions. Meanwhile, Hurricane Marie is generating dangerous surf along Mexico and California coasts. Large swells from Marie are expected to continue for several days.…
The Independent UK · Sep 6 Hurricane Lowell: Hawaii residents issued warning as Category 3 storm could cause floods and mudslides The Miami-based center issued the warning for Kauai and Niihau as Lowell was forecast to pass the islands to the west late Monday and Tuesday while traveling north
The Guardian - US · Sep 6 Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands Storm, which may make impact as soon as Monday, is third system in weeks to threaten state during hurricane season
Motor1 · Sep 5 Women Book Turo Car For Hawaii Girls’ Trip. It Arrives With Some Unexpected Hitchhikers: ‘Probably Left Food Inside’ "Welcome to Hawaii."
The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 5 States Where Credit Card Borrowing Is Growing, And Why Credit card borrowing is picking up in several states, but the story looks very different depending on where people live. Arkansas, Colorado, Nevada, Hawaii, and Connecticut all posted notable increases in average credit card balances between the first quarters of 2025 and 2026, according to LendingTree data.
The Times of India · Sep 3 Hawaii put 195,000 plastic bottles’ worth of recycled plastic into Fort Weaver Road in 2022, but the experiment came with a hidden environmental question A road in western Oahu looks much like any other stretch of asphalt. Cars pass over it, tyres wear against its surface and, from the driver's seat, there is little to suggest that recycled plastic is part of the pavement underneath. Yet in 2022, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT)…
The Guardian - US · Sep 3 Razed by wildfire, erased by USPS: Hawaiians fight to restore mail delivery Wildfire victims rebuilt their homes in Lahaina only to find USPS had ‘eliminated’ their addresses – while houses that didn’t burn receive mail as normal
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Delta phases out one of its longest flights from the US Northeast to a tropical paradise Delta will still operate its biggest-ever Hawaii schedule this winter
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Tropical Storm Edouard heads for Texas and Louisiana while a storm moves toward Hawaii Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gain strength before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana