Hawaii’s western islands see significant damage as Hurricane Lowell passes by

Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage on Hawaii’s western islands, knocking out power to thousands, ripping up stretches of road and drenching homes and stores with mud. Fierce winds downed trees and caused …

Hawaii’s western islands see significant damage as Hurricane Lowell passes by

Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage on Hawaii’s western islands, knocking out power to thousands, ripping up stretches of road and drenching homes and stores with mud. Fierce winds downed trees and caused …

Hurricane Lowell douses Hawaii

Hawaii begins cleanup in Lowell's aftermath

Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell as thousands lose power

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Hurricane Lowell leaves major impacts in Hawaii and triggers first-ever tornado watch.

Hurricane Lowell leaves major impacts in Hawaii and triggers first ever tornado watch Hurricane Lowell hit the westernmost islands of Hawaii Tuesday morning, triggering the state's first-ever tornado watch that included the two westernmost islands. …

Hurricane Lowell’s fierce winds devastate Hawaii’s western islands as thousands lose power

Severe gales and heavy rain triggered by Hurricane Lowell battered the western islands of Hawaii on Tuesday, severing power to thousands and tearing up stretches of coastal roads. Along the Southern California coast, dangerous surf conditions created by …

Mavericks cross country heading to Hawaii

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks cross country team is headed to Hawaii for the 2026 Iolani cross country Invitational. Heading into the race, Head Coach Larry Dagnon feels good about where his team is at.   "I think we've got it," …

This Hawaii company is making boats from volcanic rock and recycled plastic instead of traditional materials

3D printed RHIB hull. Image Credit: Voltage Vessels 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 …

Hawaii County proposal to ban AI data centers deferred until October

The Windward Planning Commission on Hawaii island has deferred action until October on a bill intended to ban artificial intelligence data centers. Bill 170, introduced by Hamakua Council member Heather Kimball, would amend the county zoning code in an …