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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 NowSunrise 5 a.m. (June 26, 2026)
Still no sign of a missing father and son off Oahu, as crews will be out for a 4th day of searching. The latest on the efforts and reaction from the family…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (June 25, 2026)
Hawaii News Now has learned the state Department of Health has ordered a junkyard next to Waiawa Stream to shut down. There are multiple city violations, but…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (June 25, 2026)
Reaction from both sides after the U.S. Supreme Court overturns a Hawaii law that requires gun owners to get permission before bringing firearms into places…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (June 25, 2026)
High-energy dining and new-home inspiration take the spotlight today. We’re checking out ADEZ Steakhouse and Lounge’s Wagyu Tomahawk, lava stone…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now (June 25, 2026)
Search crews are racing amid dangerous conditions to find any sign of a father and son who went missing during a hike in East Oahu. Hawaii leaders respond…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (June 25, 2026)
Lawmakers are being asked to come clean if they have any ties to Hawaiʻi's bribery and corruption probe. After years of legal wrangling, the U-S Department of…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (June 24, 2026)
The latest on day two of the search near Hanauma Bay for a missing father and son visiting from Korea. The Justice Department has paid about $17 million so far…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (June 24, 2026)
The search continues for a father and son missing near Hanauma Bay. The federal government approves $17 million in Red Hill water crisis settlements. Plus, OHA…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (June 24, 2026)
Music and culture take center stage on HI Now Daily. We’re talking story with Henry Kapono and Tehani ahead of an upcoming performance, enjoying a live…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now (June 24, 2026)
Crews continue to search for a father and son who went missing while hiking near Hanauma Bay. Payments have gone out to 629 people who filed claims in a…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (June 24, 2026)
Two Hawaii residents have been charged in a national crackdown on healthcare fraud. Meta has unveiled a new line of smart glasses powered by AI. What they'll…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (June 23, 2026)
The latest on the search for the father and son hikers last seen near Rock Bridge along the Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail in Hawaiʻi Kai. On Maui, a meeting on the…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (June 23, 2026)
Two people are missing after being swept into open waters off Hawaii Kai. Honolulu’s mayor vetoed part of the city’s $5 billion budget over cuts to…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (June 23, 2026)
Looking for ways to stay active and learn something new? We’re checking out pickleball for kūpuna, sipping on a refreshing summer tea and sharing…
Hawaii News NowSpotlight Now: Hawaii legislative leaders break down the 2026 session
Hawaiʻi’s legislative leaders are taking stock of what got done this session — and what didn’t — as attention shifts quickly to the…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now (June 23, 2026)
Kacey Jennings, a former Hawaii Island man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, Allison Maria Castro, in Arkansas, has been sentenced to life in prison. The…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (June 23, 2026)
A former high-level city employee is accused of faking paperwork to scam the Foodbank. Details on his alleged scheme. An invasive pest that comes with a nasty…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (June 22, 2026)
Today on HI Now Daily, Kainoa is live from Kauai with a first look at a new restaurant from Chef Roy Yamaguchi. A new summer concert series is coming to Waimea…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (June 22, 2026)
A former city employee was arrested for a fraud scheme and the alleged victim is the Hawaii Foodbank. More residents are calling the state for help to remove…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (June 22, 2026)
The stinging caterpillar is popping up in more communities across the islands, prompting residents to ask the state for help. Concerns are mounting over…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now (June 22, 2026)
Vice President JD Vance is on his way back from Switzerland after 18 hours of negotiations with Iran. Hawaii's congressional delegation is looking to rename…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (June 22, 2026)
A longtime State Senator has announced she'll retire at the end of this month. We'll tell you why she came to this decision. Plus, a measure has been approved…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (June 21, 2026)
The deadline to clear the homeless encampment at Waianae Boat Harbor has been pushed back again. One of Hawaii’s longest-serving state senators is…
Hawaii News NowSunrise at 7 a.m. (June 20, 2026)
An investigation is underway in Kaimuki after an attempted homicide involving a law enforcement officer. The 16-year-old killed in Wednesday morning’s…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (June 19, 2026)
The Honolulu medical examiner has identified the 16-year-old driver who died Thursday morning after losing control on Pali Highway as Kalena Abelmann. Plus, an…
Hawaii News NowThis is Now (June 19, 2026)
Diplomatic talks appear to be on hold as new developments unfold in the Middle East. The family of a Wahiawa man is speaking out after his alleged killer…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (June 19, 2026)
A four-time Jiu-Jitsu world champion is heading to trial for allegedly assaulting an off-duty police officer. We'll tell you how the incident began. Plus, a…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (June 18, 2026)
A four-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion pleaded not guilty Thursday to assaulting an off-duty Maui police officer in a dispute that began over baby…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (June 18, 2026)
A 16-year-old female driver died Thursday morning after losing control on Pali Highway, going over a barrier and into a ravine, Honolulu police said. Plus, the…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (June 18, 2026)
Today on HI Now Daily, it's all about local sips and bites. We're previewing the 7th annual Hawaii Beer Fest with Kona Brewing Company and Aloha German Bakery…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (June 18, 2026)
The next Honolulu Police Chief has completed his move to Oahu. We'll tell you what his plans are and when he'll be sworn in. Plus, it's now been three years…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (June 17, 2026)
The man killed in a shooting near Ala Moana Sunday morning has been identified, and the suspect has now been charged. Plus, a piece of equipment designed to…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (June 17, 2026)
r's Day with something for everyone - chicken pot pie specials, a high-energy wrestling night with top local talent, and even puppy adoption. Plus, we're live…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (June 17, 2026)
Find out what’s first on the new Honolulu police chief’s to-do list now that he’s officially moved to Oahu. The Kauai man who led authorities…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (June 17, 2026)
Details of the tentative agreement between the U.S. and Iran have finally been made public. On Kauai, William "Billy" Sinclair has been indicted for second…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (June 17, 2026)
We are continuing to follow the aftermath of a balcony collapse in South Kihei. You'll hear from some of the visitors about their experience from that day. A…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (June 16, 2026)
The wife of a man accused of punching a Moanalua High School official after a basketball game changes her plea. An update in the trial of a former Hawaii man…
Hawaii News NowFirst at 4 p.m. (June 16, 2026)
New developments in the assault of an Oahu high school athletics director, as the wife of the man accused of punching a school official changes her plea. City…
Hawaii News NowHI Now Daily (June 16, 2026)
Local voices, lifesaving health reminders and plenty of laughs. Today on HI Now Daily, we talk colon screenings, Father’s Day comedy at Blue Note Hawaii…
Hawaii News NowThis Is Now (June 16, 2026)
The mom accused of harassing a Moanalua High School official after a basketball game was sentenced to two days in jail as part of plea deal with prosecutors…
Hawaii News NowSunrise 5 a.m. (June 16, 2026)
A high surf warning is in effect as the recent south swell is hitting the islands. We'll take a look at how lifeguards were impacted. Plus, a Kauai community…
Hawaii News NowHawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (June 15, 2026)
The hunt for a murder suspect ends as Honolulu police arrest a 37-year-old man in the Punchbowl area. A terrifying scene at a South Kihei condominium leaves…