Lowell Recovery
Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation distributing $200K in hurricane relief funds
Grants of up to $1,000 are available to Hawai‘i residents impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell, with a Nov. 4 deadline to apply.
Kauaʻi has been seeing green after Hurricane Lowell knocked down thousands of avocado trees
But Kauaʻiʻs unexpected agricultural bounty that started as a devastating challenge was turned into a community-wide, guacamole-fueled bonding experience called the Great Guac-Off.
Weight restriction lifted on Wainiha Bridge No. 3 with erosion repairs completed
The bridge had been weight-limited to 5 tons or below to address erosion damage from Hurricane Lowell.
US Coast Guard restores navigation aids, reopens harbors following Hurricane Lowell
Crews worked from Sept. 9-15 conducting dive operations, repositioning damaged navigation aids and delivering equipment to restore safe access to affected waterways, including Port Allen Small Boat Harbor and Nāwiliwili Harbor on Kauaʻi.
Pacific Missile Range Facility guest passes reopen with limited access and select sites
Recovery operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell are ongoing throughout the installation; however, some recreational areas sustained minimal damage during the storm and personnel were able to safely restore select sites for guest recreational use.
All state parks on Kauaʻi will remain closed for foreseeable future due to Hurricane Lowell damage
The public is urged to avoid Kōke‘e State Park and Kōke‘e Road, where many catastrophic, unmitigated hazards exist throughout the landscape.
American Red Cross volunteers traveled around Kaua‘i, offering food, water, gloves, hugs and smiles
The relief organization started with 18 local volunteers before Hurricane Lowell struck on Labor Day, and at one point had about 100 before scaling down as Kauaʻi recovers.
Water conservation notice lifted for Kalāheo-Kōloa, Līhuʻe-Kapaʻa and Hanalei service areas
Customers in those water systems can resume normal water use; there also are several other water systems around the island that continue to be asked to conserve water until further notice.
Verified GoFundMe fundraisers support those impacted by Hurricane Lowell
The community also can directly help communities affected by the storm by donating to or sharing the 2026 Hurricane Relief Fund.
Power restored to many North Shore residents on Kaua‘i overnight
Most of the power was restored in Princeville. Crews today will be working on bringing additional customers online in Hanalei, Kīlauea and other areas between Moloa‘a and Hanalei.
Kauaʻi businesses rebuild from Hurricane Lowell while weighing when — and how — tourism should return
In the wake of Hurricane Lowell’s devastation in Kauaʻi, local businesses like North Shore Bike Doktor and Pineapple Kayaks Kauaʻi face a difficult crossroads as they navigate recovery efforts amid uncertainty in the tourism-dependent economy.
Hurricane Lowell triggers another payout of Hawaiʻi’s first-ever Reef insurance, the second time in 3 weeks
Live corals already were documented washed ashore on Kauaʻi, while underwater assessments are being mobilized to determine the extent of reef damage and marine debris.
Florida students sending 253 care packages to kids affected by Hurricane Lowell
The 250 Normalcy Kits were sent by a youth-led nonprofit 5,000 miles to Kaua’i and came with a message: “You are not alone.”
Water conservation notice lifted for Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻele, Kekaha-Waimea service areas
Water conservation notices remain in effect until further notice for customers of several other water systems around the Garden Isle.
Photo Gallery: 8 days after Hurricane Lowell, damage and recovery on the Garden Island
Communities in Kauaʻi are tirelessly working through the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell, as striking images reveal the extensive damage caused over Labor Day weekend.
250 utility workers in the field on Kauaʻi to restore power to North Shore, pocket outages a week after Lowell
Based on progress to date, the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative said it anticipates the first North Shore restorations could occur Wednesday in portions of Princeville and Hanalei, weather permitting.
Salvation Army airlifts pizzas to feed storm-devastated residents, passengers stuck at Līhuʻe Airport
The mass food distribution event in support of Hurricane Lowell relief efforts on Kauaʻi and was in partnership with Domino’s Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10.
Hawaiʻi counties discuss common challenges at conference, including dealing with severe weather
As all four major counties on Hawaiʻi recover from flooding and damages, leaders say coastal retreat, better access and backup power are needed, especially in rural areas.
Red Cross provides assistance, sheltering on Kaua‘i during and in aftermath of Hurricane Lowell
Teams saw and continue to see significant damage in parts of the island as they work to reach the hardest hit areas; emergency supply distribution and damage assessment teams are making their way into these areas.
Mayor advises tourists to reconsider travel to Kauaʻi until island recovers more from Hurricane Lowell
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami said now isn’t the time to visit the Garden Island, but the island is on the path to recovery.
