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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.
Episodes
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (Sept. 29, 2026)
We're learning more about the 30-year-old man who was shot and killed in Kailua over the weekend. In Halawa, a 15 year-old boy was charged with four counts of…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (September 29, 2026)
Following Hurricane Nolo, Hawaii Island residents are asking for more permanent solutions when it comes to flooding. You'll hear about the problems that keep…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 28, 2026)
A former high school wrestling coach who led Moanalua to multiple state titles is in federal custody facing child sexual abuse charges. Meanwhile, Honolulu…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 28, 2026)
Tropical Storm Nolo is moving away from the state after a close call that brought heavy rain to Hawaii Island. Meanwhile in West Maui, a brush fire that…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 28, 2026)
Family-friendly weekend plans, hands-on keiki activities and culinary inspiration. Explore collectible card trading at SALT at Our Kakaako, then meet the…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (Sept. 28, 2026)
As Nolo continues to move away from the island, we're keeping an eye on another system that could be headed our way. Hurricane Nolo thankfully took a more…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (September 28, 2026)
Battling fires overnight crews have been working tirelessly in Olowalu we'll have the latest on the closures and how much of the fire has been contained. Plus…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (September 27, 2026)
Hawaii Island is turning the corner after Nolo, though some storm impacts linger as Mayor Kimo Alameda shares the latest on county operations and recovery. A…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (September 26, 2026)
Hawaii News Now brings you the latest as we track Hurricane Nolo's path, and share how this storm might impact you and your loved ones.See…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 10 p.m. (September 25, 2026)
Hurricane Nolo remains stationary just south of Hawaii Island, but is forecast to turn westward Saturday into Sunday. Across the state, officials and residents…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 25, 2026)
Country Singer, sustainable styles and game day favorites. Catch country Latin fusion from "The Voice" standout Angie Rey, explore eco-friendly activewear…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (Sept. 25, 2026)
Nolo quickly intensifies to a category 2 hurricane as it slowly churns toward the state. Hawaii Island will start seeing significant impacts tonight, with…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now 12 p.m. (September 25, 2026)
White out conditions in Hilo on this Aloha Friday, as Nolo makes is slow approach to the islands. While the models show Nolo's center will likely remain south…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 24, 2026)
Hidden gems and homegrown style. Discover off-menu dishes popping up at Ward Village this week, plus see how two local women are reimagining handcrafted cowboy…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (September 25, 2026)
It's a First Alert Weather Day as we prepare for Hurricane Nolo. The storm continues to head slowly north towards Hawaii Island. We have team coverage to help…
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 24, 2026)
Hurricane Nolo is now moving slowly to the north-northeast on a track that will take it close to the island of Hawaii. Residents in Hawaii and Maui counties…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (Sept. 24, 2026)
All eyes on Nolo as it approaches the state. The system is expected to intensify into a hurricane near the islands, the third in just over a month. The…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (Sept. 24, 2026)
Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane today. We have team coverage with two crews live from Hawaii Island. On Maui…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (September 24, 2026)
It's a First Alert Weather Day as we prepare for Tropical Storm Nolo. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Hawaii Island and the time to prepare is now. We'll…
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 23, 2026)
Tropical Storm Nolo continues to approach the state as leaders across the island urge residents to prepare. Meanwhile, Maui police officers described the…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 23, 2026)
Big Island leaders are preparing for a potential direct hit, warning communities still recovering from the last hurricane to remain vigilant. Maui County…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 23, 2026)
From supporting local farmers to recognizing businesses making a difference, we’re highlighting community efforts around Hawaiʻi.See…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (September 23, 2026)
Governor Green holds conference on impending severe weather and recovery efforts as forecasts warn of catastrophic flooding across the eastern part of the…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (September 23, 2026)
After a years-long legal battle Hawaii's firearm licensing laws are upheld in court. What this means for potential gun owners. A change for the Merrie Monarch…
Hawaii News NowHawaii 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…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 22, 2026)
Big Island communities still recovering from Hurricane Lala are bracing for another potential direct hit as severe weather approaches. Meanwhile, opening…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 22, 2026)
Community support, country swing and elevated local comfort food. Kaiser High School seniors share details on an upcoming Project Grad fundraiser, dancers prep…
Hawaii News NowSpotlight Now (Sept. 22, 2026)
On this week’s episode of Spotlight Now, we examine Hawaii’s multifaceted homelessness crisis and dive into the use of state funding for these…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (Sept. 22, 2026)
We are closely tracking a developing storm that could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and flash flooding to parts of the state, especially Hawaii Island and…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 22, 2026)
A First Alert about another potential tropical cyclone that could threaten the state. The impacts your community may see and how you should prepare. Recovering…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 21, 2026)
The state Department of Transportation has received $5 million in emergency relief funds to repair roads and bridges damaged by March's Kona low storms. In…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 21, 2026)
Mother Nature was busy over the weekend as Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys formed in the Pacific, with a third system now developing right on our…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 21, 2026)
Local brews, job opportunities and an upcoming fundraiser event. Discover new favorites at Boots N Beers Fest, explore city careers at a free Waianae family…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (Sept. 21, 2026)
We're tracking a developing storm that could bring flooding conditions to parts of the state later in the week. On Kauai, KIUC crews have restored power to 500…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 21, 2026)
Hawaii's Supreme Court is weighing options that could change how the wrongfully convicted are compensated. We'll tell you why this is the case. Plus, former…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (September 20, 2026)
An investigation is underway on Oahu after an overnight stabbing at Bar 35. Meanwhile, fumes detected shortly after takeoff forced a Delta flight to divert to…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (September 19, 2026)
A 15-year-old boy remains hospitalized in serious condition following an early morning shooting in Hālawa as police continue searching for the masked gunman…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 18, 2026)
Hawaii’s Supreme Court is considering whether wrongful conviction exonerees can collect compensation from the state and also seek damages in federal…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 18, 2026)
The casket carrying the late former Gov. George Ariyoshi arrived at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Friday morning, following an escort led by the Honolulu Police…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 18, 2026)
Symphonic sounds, island resilience and community celebration.Today, HI Now Daily is live on Maui to preview Mele for Maui, a free concert bringing the…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (Sept. 18, 2026)
Hawaii says aloha to the late Governor George Ariyoshi, who was brought to the state capitol this morning where he will lie in state at the rotunda until noon…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 18, 2026)
On Kauai, one man is fighting to get his money back from a vacation rental, and the operators are refusing. Public ceremonies for late Hawaii Governor George…
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 17, 2026)
Conflicts are brewing over canceled Kauaʻi vacations in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell, pitting disappointed visitors seeking refunds against vacation…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 17, 2026)
On Kauai, a Kekaha family is rebuilding after strong winds from Hurricane Lowell ripped off part of the roof. Meanwhile, Honolulu police arrested a 12-year-old…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 17, 2026)
New music, a Tokyo-inspired cafe and community celebrations. Renowned ukulele artist Brittni Paiva shares a live performance ahead of her first album release…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (Sept. 17, 2026)
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we track remnants from Norbert that could bring heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms, and flash flooding to parts of the…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 17, 2026)
As Kauai picks up the pieces from Lowell, Garden Isle businesses are dealing with the delicate balance of staying afloat economically while giving residents…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 16, 2026)
Kauai officials are urging visitors to steer clear of the island’s North Shore as emergency crews work to restore power and clean up debris following…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 16, 2026)
Local events and live entertainment are taking the spotlight today. We’re getting the details on an upcoming Puʻuhonua Mākeke, enjoying a live…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 16, 2026)
With Kauai’s recovery from Hurricane Lowell expected to take years, tourism leaders are treading carefully with their messaging to prospective visitors…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (September 16, 2026)
We now have the identities of two men killed as Hurricane Lowell impacted the islands. On Maui, demonstrators gathered to protest the Air Force's proposal to…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 16, 2026)
A closer look at the repairs that will be needed for a major lifeline of Kauai after Hurricane Lowell, and how it affects the lives of at least 100 families…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 15, 2026)
Honolulu firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire in Waikiki Tuesday. Meanwhile, on Kauai, when Hurricane Lowell swept up from the south, its outer bands…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 15, 2026)
Local stories and good eats are in the spotlight today. We’re taking a look at a new documentary about Kahoʻolawe from our HNN crew and checking out…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 15, 2026)
Severe flooding from Hurricane Lala has filled a beloved Big Island bookshop with mud and rocks, sparking a major community effort to clean up and rebuild…
Hawaii News NowSpotlight Now: Kauai mayoral candidates forum on storm recovery, housing crisis
In the wake of Hurricane Lowell’s devastating impact across the Garden Isle, the race to become Kauaʻi’s next mayor has taken on renewed urgency…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (September 15, 2026)
Hanalei Elementary School is pushing back its reopening date for students to next Monday instead of this coming Wednesday. Meanwhile, the DLNR is investigating…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 15, 2026)
A church on Hawaii Island that dates back to nearly 200 years ago is still working to recover from Hurricane Lala. Meanwhile, the Hawaii Foodbank is ready to…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 14, 2026)
One week after Hurricane Lowell devastated Kauai, recovery efforts continue with power restoration underway and county officials assessing extensive fire…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 14, 2026)
One week after Hurricane Lowell devastated Kauai, recovery efforts continue as crews work to restore power and reopen local schools. A look into what is behind…