Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 12, 2026)

Crews across Hawaii are clearing waterways, securing equipment and urging residents to prepare as a tropical system approaches the islands. Meanwhile, after her home was flooded, Kim Fanene launched an online community network called HI Risk Management, and set up a storm-prep hub in her garage. Plus, a federal judge denied bail for Maui Police Lt. Michael Vaituulala, ruling him a danger to the community following his FBI arrest on bribery charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.