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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 (August 12, 2026)
Emergency management leaders are tracking the active storms as local officials are urging everyone to prepare for the potentially hazardous weather. Election…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (August 12, 2026)
3 years after the Maui wildfires, signs that recovery efforts have hit a snag. What a new report reveals about financial assistance and employment. A new…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 11, 2026)
We have the latest on efforts to contain a pair of Big Island brush fires that closed down a portion of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway. Emergency management…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (August 11, 2026)
Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency announces road closures as Big Island firefighters battle a pair of wildfires in South Kohala. A federal judge denies bail…
Hawaii News NowSpotlight Now: Hawaii explores sports tourism, gaming amid stadium setbacks
Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Director James Tokioka discusses the state’s economic landscape, addressing the…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (August 11, 2026)
Local makers and community stories are in the spotlight. We’re checking out the local vendors and shopper perks ahead of the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (August 11, 2026)
A recount of primary election votes in two hotly contested Republican races with results so close, the recount is mandated by law. We're learning more about…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (August 11, 2026)
Spotted overseas, a fugitive wanted for stealing money meant for sick kids in Hawaii. Where the FBI is now focusing its search. Optimism for some farmers on…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 10, 2026)
As two murder suspects appear in court on Maui, we hear from the grieving family of the 71-year-old grandfather beaten to death in Kahului. Meanwhile, a man…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (August 10, 2026)
The mother and stepfather accused of brutally torturing a child in their Maili home appear in court. A judge denies bail for the two suspects in a deadly…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (August 10, 2026)
Inspiring music and healthy home cooking take center stage on today’s show. Legendary musician Keola Beamer shares a new song honoring Lahaina's…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (August 10, 2026)
The Maili couple accused in what authorities are calling "an extreme case of child abuse" appeared in court this morning. On Maui, two men have now been…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (August 10, 2026)
What we know about the incident that left a 71-year-old man dead and the charges against 2 men. Plus, police are revealing more information on an extreme case…
Hawaii News NowHawaii Election 2026 at 10 p.m. (August 8, 2026)
The Hawaii News Now team covered Primary Election night statewide, providing numbers and getting reactions from electoral candidates as results continued to…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (August 9, 2026)
A look at key races and candidate reactions from primary election night as vote counting continues. Plus, the Lahaina community gathers to mark three years…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (August 8, 2026)
On the three-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires, we honor the 102 lives lost. Plus, Dr. Christopher Knightsbridge shares how the UH Maui Wildfire Exposure…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 7, 2026)
Federal prosecutors are seeking to detain Maui Police Lt. Michael Vaituulala without bail, arguing he is a danger to the community following his arrest by FBI…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (August 7, 2026)
Honolulu Police arrested two people after a child reported being tortured in Waianae. The 20-year-old accused of killing a man in Lahaina appeared in court…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (August 7, 2026)
A Hawaii staple snack and a community walk to save lives. Celebrate National Musubi Day at Foodland Farms Ka Makana Alii, and find out how you can learn…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (August 7, 2026)
Honolulu police have arrested two people after a child reported being tortured at a home in Waianae. We're hearing from the siblings of Peter Boy Kema for the…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (August 7, 2026)
Scrutiny over how officials handled an inmate escape from OCCC. What we're learning about the hours before the public was alerted. A program focused on second…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (August 6, 2026)
Apparent delays in public alerts during Wednesday's marathon search for an inmate from the Oahu Community Correctional Center in Kalihi. Meanwhile, a…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (August 6, 2026)
Local art, island flavors and Hawaii music shine on HI Now Daily. Discover handcrafted goods from Puhblik Hawaiʻi, whip up vibrant purple pancakes with Taro…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (August 6, 2026)
We're learning more about the Maui Police lieutenant who was arrested by federal authorities and the public corruption charges he's facing. Also on the Valley…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (August 6, 2026)
Communities kept on edge amidst an hours-long search for an escaped OCCC inmate. Where police finally brought the man back into custody. We're just a couple of…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 5, 2026)
Maui police arrest a nude suspect in the beating death of a Lahaina resident in Kahana. Several Walmart customers in Hawaii say they're not receiving their…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (August 5, 2026)
The manhunt continues in Kalihi for an inmate who escaped from OCCC. Meanwhile, Maui police say one of their own has been arrested by federal authorities…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now: Manhunt underway for escaped inmate | Aug. 5, 2026
The latest out of Kalihi, where authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from Oahu Community Correctional Center. The search comes as Honolulu…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (August 5, 2026)
Choosing the next leader for Maui County. 10 candidates are running for Mayor, and a major wedge issue has emerged. Where the leaders stand on vacation…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 4, 2026)
Big Island police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a man was shot in Mountain View, leading to one arrest. We also have the latest on a…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (August 4, 2026)
This week marks three years since the Maui wildfires disaster, and as the anniversary of the deadly inferno approaches, we chronicle the long, expensive…
Hawaii News NowSpotlight Now: Rep. Tokuda on economic ‘fear’; election chief on securing the vote
On this episode of Spotlight Now, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii) addresses the intense financial strain and "economic fear" gripping local families. Tokuda…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (August 4, 2026)
Tune in to today's show to see which standout singer from The Voice is returning to the island stage for an intimate waterfront concert. We are also…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (August 4, 2026)
Doubts and confusion remain today that the U.S.-Iran war was nearing a resolution, as Tehran pushed back against President Trump's assertion that ceasefire…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (August 4, 2026)
More Maui wildfire survivors are being given the chance to own homes. The program that is looking to give families new roots to the island. Just a few days…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (August 3, 2026)
A small business owner on Kauai is asking for the public's help in identifying taggers who vandalized his shop. With the primary election quickly approaching…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (August 3, 2026)
Demolition is underway on Dillingham Boulevard as the city prepares the site for a new affordable housing community near a future Skyline station. Meanwhile, a…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (August 3, 2026)
Local flavors, live music and community milestones are taking center stage on today's show. Discover how island foods are landing on military shelves, and plan…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now: Trump warns of Iran's 'last chance' for a deal | Aug. 3, 2026
President Trump expressed frustration with Iran today, warning "this is the last chance for them to sign a good document." It was a deadly weekend off Kauai…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (August 3, 2026)
A protest occurred over the weekend, claiming a hotel is misusing Native Hawaiian culture. We'll tell you where these claims stemmed from. Plus, it's been…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 7 a.m. (August 2, 2026)
District 4 candidates are reacting to a new ruling that makes Tommy Waters ineligible for election, though over 15,000 ballots already returned will still…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 7 a.m. (August 1, 2026)
A Hawaii state official indicted in a public corruption case remains on the job—and continues collecting a taxpayer-funded paycheck. Meanwhile, Council…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 31, 2026)
When the new school year begins, a pilot program that connects Honolulu police officers with students will be expanding in West Oahu. Plus, Maui County…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (July 31, 2026)
Bittersweet farewells, big community celebrations and local flame-grilled favorites. We say a hui hou to meteorologist Drew Davis, celebrate new flights in…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (July 31, 2026)
When the new school year begins, a pilot program that connects HPD officers with students will be expanding in West Oahu. The Department of Health has…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (July 31, 2026)
State officials say the first felony arrest has been made under a new law named after a Makaha rancher who was fatally shot while confronting trespassers on…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (July 31, 2026)
Trial is set for the 4 officials charged in the COVID bribery case, including Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor. What we've learned about their possible defense…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 30, 2026)
Trustees at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs clashed at a board meeting Wednesday over how to handle an independent investigative report connected to retaliation…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (July 30, 2026)
Four current and former state officials, including Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke pleaded not guilty to bribery and conspiracy charges this morning. A…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (July 30, 2026)
From connecting with aina in the loʻi to keeping our furry family members healthy, we are exploring what makes Hawaii thrive. On today’s show we learn…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (July 30, 2026)
Four of the five defendants in the state's biggest bribery case made their first court appearance today. Police have charged 24-year-old Austin Otto Smith in…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (July 30, 2026)
A plea hearing in what's being called the biggest bribery scandal in state history. What we're expecting in court. Plus, HPD is continuing to work to solve its…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 29, 2026)
A Laie woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for beating to death her 11-year-old adopted daughter. Plus, a law firm is appealing a Maui…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (July 29, 2026)
A Laie woman learns her sentence today for the beating death of her adopted daughter. Then, Windward lawmakers push back on Mayor Blangiardi's controversial…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (July 29, 2026)
Court-side excitement, big giveaways and island traditions. On today's show, learn how to score a free roundtrip to Japan at Hawaii's largest pickleball…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (July 29, 2026)
A 22-year-old man is in critical condition after crashing into two telephone poles on Oahu's North Shore. Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (July 29, 2026)
A multi-million-dollar plan is being made to restore one of Maui's most famous beaches. We'll tell you the controversy that is surrounding this. Plus, missiles…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 28, 2026)
The search is on for a hit-and-run driver after a crash on Sand Island Access Road left a driver critically injured. Maui police arrested three teens in…
Hawaii News NowSpotlight Now: HPD Chief David Lazar and Mayor Rick Blangiardi on city priorities and projects
Honolulu Police Department Chief David Lazar and Mayor Rick Blangiardi appeared on Spotlight Now Tuesday to discuss a range of city priorities, including…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (July 28, 2026)
Fausto is passing north—bringing gusty winds and warning-level surf across the island chain. In Japan, the search is on for survivors after a powerful…