Lowell disrupts Lanai’s lifeline: Hawaii’s cargo port out of action

Hurricane Lowell battered Hawaii’s western edge, knocking out Lanai’s harbor—the island’s main source of food and fuel—and prompting a roughly two‑week repair window, while Kauai endured power outages and road damage; two deaths were linked to the storm. Officials urged travelers to reschedule and Gov. Josh Green requested a major disaster declaration to speed federal aid for Kauai and Maui counties, underscoring Lanai’s reliance on imports and the broader impact on Hawaii’s island communities.