Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 22, 2026)
Hurricane Hunters have been activated to determine how much strength a developing tropical storm is packing before it reaches south of the Big Island. Ahead of the anticipated severe weather, organizers have canceled a world championship canoe race. Plus, opening statements reveal the defense strategy for a man accused of fatally shooting a Maui police officer in Paia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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