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Niihau

American  
[nee-ee-hah-oo, nee-hou] / ˈni iˈhɑ u, ˈni haʊ /
Or Ni'ihau

noun

  1. an island in northwestern Hawaii, west of Kauai. 72 sq. mi. (186 sq. km).


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Overnight, the core of the Category 2 storm passed within just 40 miles and 60 miles, respectively, of the archipelago's two westernmost islands -- sparsely populated Niihau and Kauai, home to some 70,000 people.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

A hurricane warning is in effect for Big Island, while Maui County, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau are under a tropical storm warnings.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The high surfing warning was in effect for north- and west-facing shores of the islands of Oahu, Kauai, Molokai and Niihau and north-facing shores of Maui.

From Seattle Times Dec. 26, 2023

Schatz suggested a change to the proposal that carved out areas where day-boat fishermen in Kauai and Niihau can continue operating.

From Washington Post Aug. 25, 2016

The other habited islands, in order westward, are Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau; no portions of these are included in the park.

From The Book of the National Parks by Robert Sterling Yard

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