Hawaii News Now
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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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Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 29, 2025)
A plea for drivers to slow down, after two deadly crashes on Oahu yesterday. What the mother of one of the victims has to say to people who are in a h...
HI Now Daily (October 28, 2025)
A big name celebrity chef is in our studio right now! See what Chef Shota is cooking up in the HI Now Daily kitchen. Plus, we’re live in Hawaiʻi Kai...
First at 4 p.m. (October 28, 2025)
State leaders are scrambling to find the money to help families set to lose their food assistance benefits and federal employees who aren't getting pa...
Spotlight Now: Former Gov. David Ige, affordability survey, domestic violence awareness
On this episode of Spotlight Now:
🎙️ Former Hawaii Gov. David Ige offers perspective on the decisions he made while in office and weighs in on l...
This Is Now (October 28, 2025)
A 19-year-old woman has died and two-others are hospitalized after a multi-car crash in Nanakuli. Hurricane Melissa has now made landfall in southwest...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 28, 2025)
The tragic story of two Waianae high school seniors and the day of fishing that cost them their lives. Friends and teammates remember them and plan to...
A Leaderʻs Journey: Janice Ikeda
For Janice Ikeda, home is more than a place — it’s her purpose. From humble beginnings to community leadership, the Vibrant Hawai‘i founder is nurturi...
HI Now Daily (October 27, 2025)
For everyone who waited until last minute for their costume – stay right here! HI Now Daily shows you easy, affordable options you can get in time for...
First at 4 p.m. (October 27, 2025)
The USDA confirms federal food assistance benefits will not go out to millions of needy families on November 1, as the government shutdown rolls on. T...
This Is Now (October 27, 2025)
With the federal government shutdown now in its fourth week, the pain is becoming real for many Americans. The Hawaii Foodbank is launching new food d...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 27, 2025)
The bodies of two 18-year-old fishermen were pulled from the waters off northwest Oahu this weekend. A Hilo officer is recovering after being hit on t...
Sunrise (October 26, 2026)
After nearly two months without a permanent police chief, Hawaii County is looking for its new top cop. On Oahu, two young men were hospitalized in cr...
Sunrise at 7 a.m. (October 25, 2025)
Twenty-one recruits officially joined the Honolulu Police Department Friday, with dozens more slated to follow in the coming year. Meanwhile, court re...
HI Now Daily (October 24, 2025)
The Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA) is taking over HI Now Daily, and it’s all about empowering small businesses! We’re learning how HGIA...
First at 4 p.m. (October 24, 2025)
Critical fire weather conditions continue as gusty trade winds peak today and tomorrow. Witnesses describe the moments before a deadly crash in North...
This Is Now (October 24, 2025)
It is a First Alert Weather Day; high winds and dry conditions in our forecast are the perfect ingredients for critical fire weather. We have new deta...
First at 4 p.m. (October 23, 2025)
It's a First Alert Weather Day with the winds expected to pick up as emergency officials keeping a close eye on conditions. This, as Big Island police...
HI Now Daily (October 23, 2025)
Job alert! HI Now Daily showcases new positions that are open with the city and how to apply. Plus, we’ll talk story with the subject of a local docum...
This Is Now (October 23, 2025)
Fire investigators on the Big Island are still trying to figure out what sparked a deadly blaze at a small Hilo hotel. Our team has declared First Ale...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 23, 2025)
The investigation is on as officials try to figure out what caused a deadly fire at a historic Hilo hotel. The harrowing accounts from guests and near...
First at 4 p.m. (October 22, 2025)
A fire tears through a small Hilo hotel, killing one person. Charges are filed against the man accused of causing an hours-long police standoff and sh...
HI Now Daily (October 22, 2025)
Job alert! HI Now Daily showcases new positions that are open with the city and how to apply. Plus, we’ll talk story with the subject of a local docum...
This Is Now (October 22, 2025)
One person is dead and another is missing after an early morning fire at a the Wild Ginger Hotel in Hilo. A tense standoff in Kapahulu came to an end...
HI Now Daily (October 21, 2025)
On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we invite in a tattoo shop, founded in Lahaina after the wildfires. See how their shared resilience shows up in t...
First at 4 p.m. (October 21, 2025)
Breaking news in Kapahulu, where the suspected shooter of a sheriff's deputy is barricaded in a home. Hundreds of Kamehameha students and supporters h...
Spotlight Now: Governor on Hawaii impacts as federal government shutdown enters 4th week
In this week’s Spotlight Now, Gov. Josh Green detailed a $100 million Hawaii Relief Program which aims to support families and nonprofits impacted by...
This Is Now (October 21, 2025)
A deputy sheriff is recovering after being shot during an operation in Kapahulu this morning, where a barricade situation is underway. Alumni, communi...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 21, 2025)
Kamehameha Schools' admission policy is targeted by a group opposing affirmative action. How the school plans to respond.
A major setback to the...
A Leader's Journey: John Leong
From lava fields to leadership, John Leong built Pono Pacific and Kupu to restore both land and lives — and to show what’s possible when purpose leads...
HI Now Daily (October 20, 2025)
On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we learn about an event this weekend designed to help local families become homeowners in Hawaii. Plus, we dive i...
First at 4 p.m. (Oct. 20, 2025)
Honolulu firefighters reveal what is hampering search efforts for a canoe paddler who went missing off Oahu. A federal lawsuit challenges Kamehameha S...
This Is Now (October 20, 2025)
Breaking news: A federal lawsuit has been filed against Kamehameha Schools alleging the school's admissions policy violates civil rights laws. Crews c...
Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 20, 2025)
Change is on the way for anyone receiving SNAP benefits. The new requirements that will need to be followed to keep getting this essential aid.
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Sunrise 7 a.m. (October 19, 2025)
Thousands protested the Trump administration across Hawaii yesterday. Crowds gathered at the State Capitol and other locations amid the government shu...
Sunrise 7 a.m. (October 18, 2025)
We have an update to a stabbing at the Manana Skatepark in Pearl City. Police have charged a 48-year-old man, and the victim remains in serious condit...
First at 4 p.m. (October 17, 2025)
Hundreds more Hawaii healthcare workers walk off the job. A Kauai man was arrested after an illegal fireworks explosion in broad daylight. And an earl...
HI Now Daily (October 17, 2025)
On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’ll run down the list of events connected with this weekend’s Pride Parade, plus gather details on a singing com...
This Is Now (October 17, 2025)
Health care workers from Kapiolani Medical Center say they are striking over unfair labor practices, wages, and benefits. The state says the number of...
HI Now Daily (October 16, 2025)
On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, MMA fighter Llima-Lei Macfarlane stops by the studio to talk about how she’s empowering other women. Plus, where...
First at 4 p.m. (October 16, 2025)
A busy opening day for Skyline's second segment with packed trains and excited riders. John Bolton, President Trump's former national security adviser...