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Hawaii News Now
The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most — including the global coronavirus pandemic.
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 20, 2026)
A deadly crash on Hawaii Island shut down a portion of Highway 11 in Volcano during the rush hour commute. A Pukalani man remains hospitalized and fac...
HI Now Daily (July 20, 2026)
Surf, culture, and community. On today’s show, we preview the Honua Finals, bringing top high school surfers from Hawaiʻi and around the world to Ala...
First at 4 p.m. (July 20, 2026)
The Army identified two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian missile and drone attacks, one with a Hawaii connection. Reside...
This Is Now (July 20, 2026)
An Army soldier from Ewa Beach is one of two U.S. service members who were killed in Jordan over the weekend during an attack from Iran. Honolulu Poli...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 20, 2026)
A soldier from Hawaii has been identified as one of the service members killed in the Middle East over the weekend. Who he is, as the U.S. expands air...
Sunrise at 7 a.m. (July 19, 2026)
It’s been 100 days since Cruz Eddie Ochoa Jr. was killed in a hit-and-run in Makiki, and his family is pushing for safety changes. Police say an e-mot...
Sunrise at 7 a.m. (July 18, 2026)
Three Maui police officers were injured yesterday, during a Wailuku burglary investigation after a suspect allegedly drove at them and resisted arrest...
First at 4 p.m. (July 17, 2026)
A Japanese liquified natural gas company takes another step toward building a new $2 billion plant on Oahu, drawing concerns and pushback. A man has b...
HI Now Daily (July 17, 2026)
Your weekend plans start here. We’re previewing this Saturday’s Honolulu Night Market, rounding up back-to-school shopping picks at Ka Makana Aliʻi an...
What to know about Hawaii’s primary election: Ballots, voting centers, results
With Hawaii's primary election approaching Aug. 8, state and city election officials are urging voters to watch for their mail ballots, follow ballot...
This Is Now (July 17, 2026)
The Trump Administration is taking action after the President's speech on election integrity yesterday. Here at home, Hawaii elections officials are d...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 17, 2026)
Can a sign make a business safer? We hear from both sides of another debate about guns. Hilo residents, listen up! Where and when you can participate...
Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 17, 2026)
A Texas oil billionaire is pouring money into a Democratic primary race in Waikiki — but the money isn’t going toward a Republican. It’s supporting a...
First at 4 p.m. (July 16, 2026)
The president is using a trove of newly declassified documents as evidence to suggest future elections could be at risk of foreign interference, parti...
HI Now Daily (July 16, 2026)
Local music and Hawaiian culture take center stage today. Hear a live performance from Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Izik as he shares what’s next for...
This Is Now (July 16, 2026)
President Trump is set to address to the nation tonight on what he calls, "election integrity." New video into our newsroom shows two men being rescue...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 16, 2026)
Residents in Kakaako express concern over how the upcoming rail construction will impact them. Hear what they had to say and HART's response. Hawaii A...
Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 15, 2026)
Former Honolulu police sergeant Darren Cachola is asking taxpayers to fund his legal defense as he faces a civil rights class-action lawsuit stemming...
HI Now Daily (July 15, 2026)
Music, sweet treats, and community giving. On today’s show catch a throwback Hoʻolauleʻa concert celebrating 25 years of Native Hawaiian Convention, p...
First at 4 p.m. (July 15, 2026)
Honolulu taxpayers will pay for a controversial former HPD officer's legal defense as the police commission determines he is entitled to taxpayer fund...
This Is Now (July 15, 2026)
Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono was among the lawmakers today asking tough questions of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. An Oahu man accused of sendi...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 15, 2026)
New laws are being put in place to keep illegal game rooms from popping up. We'll tell you just how many have been shut down so far this year. Plus, a...
Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 14, 2026)
A motorcyclist who was critically injured in a crash on Kapiolani Boulevard in Moiliili has died. One of Hawaii's most powerful state senators is the...
First at 4 p.m. (July, 14,2026)
The Democratic frontrunners in the lieutenant governor’s race face off in their only televised forum before the primary. No charges will be filed agai...
HI Now Daily (July 14, 2026)
Coffee, flowers and North Shore recovery. Today's HI Now Daily show checks out a fresh Lion Coffee artist series reveal, a new $5 roundtrip Huakaʻi sh...
Spotlight Now
On a special edition of Spotlight Now, we sit down with two candidates running to become Hawaii’s next lieutenant governor, Della Au Belatti and Derek...
This Is Now (July 14, 2026)
Honolulu's prosecutor says no charges will be filed against the two Honolulu police officers involved in a fatal shooting in Makaha last year. On Hawa...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 14, 2026)
Honolulu's Rail project continues to work its way toward downtown. Casey Lund is live this morning on the next phase and the impacts we'll feel during...
Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 13, 2026)
Big Island police have identified the woman who died in a three-vehicle crash last night. A loose metal grate on the H-1 is being blamed for flat tire...
First at 4 p.m. (July 13, 2026)
Seven months after the assault of Moanalua's assistant athletics director, Gov. Josh Green signs a bill to better protect Hawaii’s education workers....
HI Now Daily (July 13, 2026)
Big dreams and real help for local families, plus a new challenge for Hawaiʻi’s next changemakers. We’ve got a big announcement today: a campaign laun...
This Is Now (July 13, 2026)
Governor Josh Green signed into law today a bill that help protects educators from harassment and creates stricter penalties for their violators. Some...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 13, 2026)
A warning for Kauai residents: stay away from the mouth of the Waimea River. The recent shift that has the county seeking state assistance. Two decade...
Sunrise at 7 a.m. (July 12, 2026)
Activists protesting hiking tours to Kalaupapa got a surprise when they learned the tours were put on hold. Honolulu police busted an illegal cockfigh...
Sunrise at 7 a.m. (July 11, 2026)
HFD crews remain on scene this morning mopping up and working to increase containment of the South Kohala fire. In Pearl City, emergency crews rescued...
Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 10, 2026)
On Hawaii Island, limited evacuations were lifted in Waikoloa Village Friday night after a wildfire headed away from populated areas, officials said....
First at 4 p.m. (July 10, 2026)
A used car dealership in Mapunapuna credits police and the community for getting most of its stolen cars back. After a series of scandals rocked the s...
HI Now Daily (July 10, 2026)
Island tunes, tasty bites and a little travel daydreaming. We’re previewing a beloved ʻukulele festival in Waikīkī, checking out a Tokyo hotel and che...
This Is Now (July 10, 2026)
President Trump said he has agreed to continue peace negotiations at Tehran's request but, at the same time, said the cease-fire with Iran is over. A...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 10, 2026)
A returning tour sparks protests on Molokai. We hear from demonstrators, including a Maui County Councilmember, on why they took action. As AI continu...