Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 24, 2026)
Loved ones of a Southwest flight attendant found dead in Waikiki say her death appears suspicious. A congressional candidate is sparking outrage across the islands after using AI to generate a fake campaign endorsement from the late Native Hawaiian activist Haunani-Kay Trask. Plus owners of a beloved, long-running bake shop in Naalehu are vowing to rebuild after a devastating storm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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