Hurricane Lowell was expected to cause major rains across Hawaii on Tuesday as its core was projected to pass over or near the sparsely populated island of Niihau

The powerful storm is not expected to make a direct landfall but is still forecast to bring serious weather to the islands.

Hawaiians live on this paradise island rent-free. So long as they don't drink, do drugs, or break any other of the old-world owners' old-school rules.

It’s the Forbidden Island. A remote landmass where an ancient dialect of Hawaiian is spoken fluently by its native residents. Shrouded in mystery and intrigue, Niihau is situated 17 miles off Kauai across the rough Kaulakahi Channel. At 72 square miles ...

NIIHAU, Hawaii — Our pilot, Dana Rosendal, revved the twin engines of the Agusta 109A helicopter and taxied 30 yards down the runway of the Port Allen Airport on the southern shore of Kauai. Seconds later, the powerful rotors lifted the aircraft and ...

"The Forbidden Island" -- is there any more tempting phrase to a traveler? It resonates of Eden, just after the apple; a commandment and a come- on in the same breath. It's also how most tourist guides refer to Niihau ("Nee-ee-how" is close), the privately ...

Heavy rain, damaging waves and high winds are expected as Lowell makes a close pass to the western islands.

All 15 public schools on Kauai, along with Niihau High & Elementary School will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 8, due to anticipated impacts from Hurricane Lowell. County leaders are warning residents of potential dangers and are actively planning for extended road closures across the island.