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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 NowHI Now Daily (September 14, 2026)
Soulful island country music and sportsmanship for a meaningful cause. Tune in to catch local recording artist Taulia Lave performing live, plus see how…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (Sept. 14, 2026)
Remnants from Norbert could bring some wet weather to parts of the state this week, and it looks like another Tropical Storm could be forming in the Eastern…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 14, 2026)
The latest numbers from the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative as its crews work to restore power to the island. AI could become smarter than its human creators…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (September 13, 2026)
Thousands of Kauai residents remain without power as recovery efforts press forward in the wake of Hurricane Lowell. Drivers should prepare for delays near the…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (September 12, 2026)
Kauaʻi is taking major steps forward after Hurricane Lowell, but the recovery is far from over. A powerful show of light and aloha will fill the streets of…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 11, 2026)
On Kauaʻi’s south shore, residents in Poʻipū are picking up the pieces after losing their homes and businesses to Hurricane Lowell. Plus, Organizations…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 11, 2026)
On the anniversary of Hurricane Iniki, 34 years ago, Kauai is focused on stabilizing after Hurricane Lowell, while keeping a wary eye on Tropical Storm Norbert…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 11, 2026)
Coffee, community and culture are in the spotlight on today’s show. We’re learning about a special coffee created to honor September 11, a local…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now: Hawaii marks 25 years since 9/11 (September 11, 2026)
A 9/11 remembrance ceremony was held at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu this morning to honor fallen service members as hundreds of first…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (September 11, 2026)
Kauaʻi faces a long road to recovery after Hurricane Lowell. The U.S. pauses today to mark 25 years since the September 11th attacks. Plus, a Hawaiʻi college…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 10, 2026)
Rain made for a difficult drive for Kaʻū residents Wednesday night, weeks after Hurricane Lala hit the area. Meanwhile, residents at Mākaha Valley Towers have…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 10, 2026)
Lingering power outages from Hurricane Lowell have triggered a travel nightmare for passengers at Lihue Airport. Across Kauai's battered North Shore, weary…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 10, 2026)
Protecting coastlines, mentoring local talent and celebrating the heart of our islands. Discover how legendary artists are uplifting the next generation of…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (September 10, 2026)
Power has been restored to roughly 56% of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative members across towns from Kapaa to Waimea, but widespread challenges persist…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 10, 2026)
Amid blackouts on Kauai, a large fire breaks out in Lihue in a building that was running on a generator. Casey Lund is live this morning with one organization…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 9, 2026)
Governor Josh Green is visiting Kauai to see the widespread devastation firsthand as state and county crews begin assessing the damage. With the majority of…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (Septemeber 9, 2026)
Governor Josh Green is on Kauai assessing the severe damage left behind by Hurricane Lowell as most of the island remains without power. In Hanapepe and across…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 9, 2026)
Interactive history, community support, and local shopping. Learn how the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum is celebrating 45 years at Pearl Harbor with brand-new…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (September 9, 2026)
Gov. Josh Green is on Kauai today touring the aftermath left behind by Hurricane Lowell with 84 percent of the island still out of power. Emergency food…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 9, 2026)
Lowell has moved on, but plenty of devastation has been left in its wake. The message to the community from Kauai County's Mayor ahead of a long recovery…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 8, 2026)
As Lowell becomes a tropical storm, residents across Kauai and Niihau continue recovery efforts as Kauai County officials ask residents to document damage…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 8, 2026)
Community support and live music take center stage. Learn how local small businesses can apply for storm recovery grants and catch a special outlaw country…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 8, 2026)
Kauai and Niihau felt the brunt of the Category 2 storm as whipped winds brought down trees and powerlines, leaving nearly all of the Garden Isle in the dark…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now: Hurricane Lowell leaves trail of destruction across Hawaii (September 8, 2026)
Hawaii News Now provides coverage of damages from Hurricane Lowell, and how the storm has impacted the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 8, 2026)
As Hurricane Lowell begins to move away from the state, there's still plenty of severe weather ahead. The storm closed down Lihue airport, suspending flights…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 7, 2026)
Shifting closer to the islands, Hurricane Lowell is bringing destructive winds, heavy rains, and dangerous surf. Schools and the Lihue airport have been shut…
Hawaii News NowKauai officials urge public to stay home as Hurricane Lowell nears | Full press conference | Sept. 7, 2026
Hurricane conditions are anticipated for Kauaʻi County Monday and will continue into Tuesday as Hurricane Lowell passes west of Niʻihau. State and Kauaʻi…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 7, 2026)
It's a First Alert Weather Day as Hurricane Lowell continues its track toward Kauai County. A hurricane warning is in effect for Kauai and Niihau, but the…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (September 5, 2026)
We track Hurricane Lowell as it turn towards the islands for the powerful category 4 storm. State crews are busy clearing waterways to prepare for the storm…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 4, 2026)
As Hawaii keeps a close eye on Hurricane Lowell's path, Gov. Josh Green and other state and county leaders explain the emergency resources and preparations…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 4, 2026)
From special celebrations to weekend events, we’re highlighting what’s happening around Oʻahu. Plus, enjoy a lion dance performance and catch some…
Hawaii News NowFULL BRIEFING: State, counties mobilize resources ahead of Hurricane Lowell | September 4, 2026
State and county emergency crews are actively mobilizing personnel and heavy equipment across the islands as Hurricane Lowell threatens a northward turn toward…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 5 a.m. (September 4, 2026)
A crucial lifeline brings feeding relief to families still recovering from Hurricane Lala. Passengers on a Hawaiian Airlines flight experience terrifying…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 3, 2026)
Kauai residents are on alert with the forecast for Hurricane Lowell maintaining a turn to the north. Ocean Safety is putting more lifeguards on duty as the…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 3, 2026)
With several storms moving toward the islands, Gov. Josh Green issued a statewide emergency proclamation that opens the Major Disaster Fund to help with any…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 3, 2026)
Big games are coming up, and we’re getting you ready for them. We’re live at the University of Hawaiʻi talking what’s ahead for UH sports…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now: The latest on Hurricane Lowell and its approach toward the islands (September 3, 2026)
We're learning more about Hurricane Lowell's potential sharp turn and when the system is expected to make its closest approach to the islands. FEMA is giving…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 3, 2026)
Take some time to prepare -- that's the advice from officials as we expect Hurricane Lowell to turn towards Hawaii. The Hawaii Department of Education is…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. September 2, 2026
Housing costs are creating challenges for Hawaii’s public schools as they work to recruit and retain teachers, with one Wahiawa Middle School teacher now…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 2, 2026)
As Hurricane Lowell continues strengthening, Kauai residents are keeping an especially close eye on a track that is drawing eerie parallels to Hurricane Iniki…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 2, 2026)
A bittersweet a hui hou and savory island traditions. We look back at a wonderful four years with host Lauren Teruya on her final show and preview the modern…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (September 2, 2026)
Hurricane Lowell has strengthened into an extremely powerful Category 5 storm, with its forecast track showing a sharp right turn to the north over the…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 2, 2026)
A man will not be put on trial for allegedly killing his grandparents three years ago. The Honolulu Zoo has re-opened two exhibits that have now been fully…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 1, 2026)
The Maui Police Department has released the name of a veteran officer under investigation for sexual assault. Meanwhile, an animal rights group is demanding…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (September 1, 2026)
Weekend plans are packed with local culture, exquisite flavors and game-day rewards. Today on HI Now Daily, discover custom creations at the upcoming Okinawan…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (September 1, 2026)
Hurricane Lowell is rapidly intensifying and is now expected to pass to our south as a powerful Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds. This dangerous new threat…
Hawaii News NowIs Hawaii too expensive? Spotlight Now looks at tourism trends, cooling Waikiki economy
Today’s episode of Spotlight Now looks at the current state of Hawaiʻi’s economy and tourism trends. Recent state data indicating more visitors…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now (September 1, 2026)
The U.S. is taking additional military action against Iran following reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Paramedics responded to two separate crashes…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 1, 2026)
New numbers just released show how much damage was left by Hurricane Lala. Rescuers are searching for at least one survivor after deadly flooding in the Grand…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 31, 2026)
Two years after a deadly shooting rampage in Waianae, the Keamo family is suing the city over the deaths of three relatives. Meanwhile, Honolulu Police Chief…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (August 31, 2026)
New numbers from the state show many homes were damaged by Tropical Cyclone Lala. Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar named his two deputy chiefs today…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (August 31, 2026)
Ancestral journeys, starlit jazz picnics and chasing the next big swell. Trace your lineage at the Okinawan Festival this weekend, discover Kai Lenny's secrets…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now: Meet HPD's new deputy chiefs (August 31, 2026)
Honolulu's new police chief announced his new permanent deputy chiefs Monday, describing them as forward thinkers and steady leaders with integrity and a…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (August 31, 2026)
With many still recovering from Hurricane Lala, residents are now looking to community organizations for help. We're giving you a first look at the demolition…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (August 30, 2026)
A furlough inmate is back in custody this morning after escaping and spending nearly a day on the run. We check in on two storms heading toward the islands and…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (August 29, 2026)
Hawaiian Electric has restored power to another thousand families left in the dark for nearly two weeks following Hurricane Lala. Meanwhile, a landmark…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (August 28, 2026)
Big wins, home improvement and sweet local treats. Join Kainoa live from UH Mānoa to support Hawai'i's team with premium sports tickets, prepare your home for…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (August 28, 2026)
A divided Hawaii Supreme Court today declared City Council Chair Tommy Waters is ineligible to run for another term. Hawaiian Electric has restored power to…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (August 28, 2026)
Breaking news out of the Hawaii Supreme Court where justices have declared City Council Chair Tommy Waters ineligible to run for another term. New York…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (August 28, 2026)
The road to recovery for hard-hit Ka'u will be even tougher, as officials discover much of the area's waterlines were wiped out by Hurricane Lala. Saturday is…