Lanai
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Sep 11, 2026
Steve UyeharaHOST
Those in need of motor vehicle services can go to the Kapaa satellite DMV.
Steve UyeharaHOST
A major update on Lanai.
Steve UyeharaHOST
The state says Kaumalapa'u Harbor, which has been closed because of hurricane damage, will be ready again for operations this Sunday.
Steve UyeharaHOST
The DOT will remove containers and debris using cranes and dive teams tomorrow.
Donald TrumpSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
This come courtesy of KHON.
Donald TrumpSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
On the tiny island of Lanai, the storm ripped through the cargo port that serves the island's 3,300 residents.
Donald TrumpSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Officials say repairs will take at least two weeks, but the big damage is on Kauai.
Donald TrumpSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Retired tourism official Mufi Hannemann says
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
Governor Josh Green has asked for a major disaster declaration.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
In Lanai, the island's only harbor for cargo was deemed inoperable.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
State officials say they'll fly in supplies and rush to repair the pier, a lifeline for the island's 3,300 residents.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
Kauai was also hard hit.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
Governor Josh Green has asked for a major disaster declaration.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
In Lanai, the island's only harbor for cargo was deemed inoperable.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
State officials say they'll fly in supplies and rush to repair the pier, a lifeline for the island's 3,300 residents.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
Kauai was also hard hit.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
Governor Josh Green has asked for a major disaster declaration.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
In Lanai, the island's only harbor for cargo was deemed inoperable.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
State officials say they'll fly in supplies and rush to repair the pier, a lifeline for the island's 3,300 residents.
Jennifer KingCORRESPONDENT
Kauai was also hard hit.
speaker_2HOST
Crews have brought in a 400-gallon water tank to provide safe drinking water, and are using high-wheeled vehicles to help assess damage and clear debris.
speaker_2HOST
On Lanai, the Department of Transportation now says it'll take two weeks to repair and reopen heavily damaged Kaumalapau Harbor.
speaker_2HOST
Mahealani Richardson has the latest.
Mahealani RichardsonCORRESPONDENT
Today, US Coast Guard used sonar to help assess the damage.
Mahealani RichardsonCORRESPONDENT
The DOT says repairs started today, and the work includes repairing a sinkhole, pier apron, and clearing the waterway of containers and debris.
Mahealani RichardsonCORRESPONDENT
Meanwhile, many island residents are filling up with gas.
Mahealani RichardsonCORRESPONDENT
Every Wednesday, the barge is supposed to come to Lanai with 20 to 25 containers.
Mahealani RichardsonCORRESPONDENT
But with the shutdown of Kaumalapau Harbor, the only commercial harbor on the island, the unknown is leading to long lines at the island's only gas station.
Steve UyeharaHOST
All right, thanks Howard.
Steve UyeharaHOST
The people of Lanai, they get shipments of goods just once a week.
Steve UyeharaHOST
So we're talking food, gas, and other essentials.
Grace LeeHOST
Yeah, and thanks to Hurricane Lowell, they do not know when the next shipment is gonna come.
Steve UyeharaHOST
Critics want changes that would give carriers more flexibility to use foreign-built ships, arguing that more competition could help bring down costs.
Steve UyeharaHOST
Supporters say that the current system keeps service reliable, including the inter-island shipping, which communities depend on.
Steve UyeharaHOST
And just how important those shipments are playing out right now on Lanai, where Hurricane Lowell damaged the island's only commercial harbor.
Grace LeeHOST
Residents are now stocking up on fuel and food as crews assess the damage and work to restore that critical lifeline.
speaker_1HOST
Crews are also helping with damage assessments and debris removal using high-wheeled vehicles.
speaker_1HOST
On Lanai, the Department of Transportation now says it'll take two weeks to repair and reopen heavily damaged Kaumalapau Harbor.
speaker_1HOST
Our Mahealani Richardson has the latest.
Mahealani RichardsonCORRESPONDENT
Today, US Coast Guard used sonar to help assess the damage.
Mahealani RichardsonCORRESPONDENT
The DOT says repairs started today, and the work includes repairing a sinkhole, pier apron, and clearing the waterway of containers and debris.
Mahealani RichardsonCORRESPONDENT
Meanwhile, many island residents are filling up with gas.
Mahealani RichardsonCORRESPONDENT
Every Wednesday, the barge is supposed to come to Lanai with 20 to 25 containers, but with the shutdown of Kaumalapau Harbor, the only commercial harbor on the island, the unknown is leading to long lines at the island's only gas station.
Mahealani RichardsonCORRESPONDENT
Lanai city resident John Mahina Romero says the wait for gas has been up to two hours, and there's a $50 limit.
Ashley NagaokaHOST
Thank you, A'a.
Ashley NagaokaHOST
On Lanai, the Department of Transportation says it'll now take two weeks to repair and reopen Kalmalapau Harbor, which was damaged by Lowell.
Ashley NagaokaHOST
Now every Wednesday the barge is supposed to come to Lanai with 20 to 25 containers, but the storm's 26-foot surf punched a sinkhole into the pavement, tossed a couple of containers into the ocean, and dislodged six massive jacks.
Ashley NagaokaHOST
Now residents are now waiting in long lines for gas and groceries.
Ashley NagaokaHOST
One resident says the wait for gas was up to two hours long, and there was a $50 limit.
speaker_11SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Um, the island is gonna, you know, lose power.
speaker_11SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
So this is a very, very critical and serious situation, and, um, it- it could actually turn into a, a dire humanitarian situation.
Ashley NagaokaHOST
The DOT said Lanai has a 25-day supply of gas.
Gilad BerensteinGUEST
And your agent in this Stormmaker structure we just talked about can now go powwow, talk to, communicate with the agent from your advisor.
Gilad BerensteinGUEST
And once you've booked that reservation, let's say the beautiful Four Seasons in Lanai, all of a sudden your agents can now go talk to the concierge agent from the Four Seasons Lanai, and together they can say, "What's the best romantic dinner for Gilad and his wife to go to for their anniversary?" based on all the knowledge about the restaurants I book when I'm home, when I travel across my life, my advisor's brand and perspective with, of course, the knowledge of the concierge from the Four Seasons.
Gilad BerensteinGUEST
But that's not it.
Gilad BerensteinGUEST
If I like outdoors, they can bring in a weather prediction bot.
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