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
Join us for an all-new episode of HI Now Daily! We’re hanging out with the Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors Football Team in Kaneohe, then learning how you can support a local Kailua restaurant, and stay for some LIVE music from Hawaiian Style Band.
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Military leaders overseeing the cleanup of Red Hill brief lawmakers on how federal staffing cuts could impact their timeline. The suspect accused of trying to plow into another man outside a Pearl City nightclub appears in court. More deadly flash flooding this time in the Northeast. Plus, a dramatic video captured by subway riders in New York City.
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President Trump's latest deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine is getting mixed reviews, even from his own party.
New developments for the man accused of trying to run over another man outside a Pearl City bar.
A new attraction in Waikiki, called XploreRide, involves a zero-emission bus with a headset-powered twist.
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A new demand from Honolulu's outgoing police chief. Why Joe Logan says he needs to be paid for the city to avoid a lawsuit.
A private road used frequently by West Oahu drivers will soon be gated off. Why its owner is making the move and why its causing community controversy.
If you're feeling grouchy this morning it may not just be your coworkers. We look into how seasonal affective disorder impacts millions across the country.
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From Japanese cuisine to barbecue, we are eating our way through another episode of HI Now Daily! See how your love of food can help local high school seniors. Plus, we get a tap dance lesson from a talented 92-year-old instructor!
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Kahuku's former head football coach takes legal action to help clear his name after his sudden firing. Who Sterling Carvalho is suing and why.
A trial is underway in Virginia for a young sailor facing charges of manslaughter in the tragic death of a Hilo man.
And a West Oahu senator lashes out against a proposal to shut down a busy roadway in Ewa.
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In a new push to put more pressure on Vladimir Putin, President Trump is threatening new tariffs on Russia.
We have new video into our newsroom of a bus crash in Kalihi this morning. HPD says a city bus hit a wall, blocking the northbound lanes of Middle Street.
And a man was arrested for attempted murder after he tried to ram a worker with his car outside a bar in Pearl City.
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Caught on camera: A man is forced to jump onto a car after it accelerated towards him outside a Pearl City bar. Why police are calling this an attempted murder.
Happening today: More efforts for families looking for rental assistance. What you have to do this morning to apply.
Time to grab your mallets. Casey Lund is live on Oahu's North Shore with details on the history of Polo in Hawaii.
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After days on the run the man wanted for a Kalihi attempted murder is now behind bars. Why police are now thanking the community. Kilauea sure put on a show this past week shooting lava up over 12-hundred feet. It's been quiet for days now, but that may soon change. Plus, a barricade situation in Wahiawa where officers waited eight hours for a surrender.
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Illegal game rooms across Oahu are getting shut down and fast, Honolulu police say a new multi agency crackdown is already making a dent. Investigators have linked a 51-year old to a shooting this past Monday on Kalihi Street that left a 22-year-old man in serious condition. Plus, brushfire that closed Kuihelani Highway in Waikapu at around 4 p.m. yesterday is now extinguished.
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Pushback on a controversial Maui wildfires report; why Hawaii political leaders are rejecting claims made by one of the Trump administration's top officials. Is there another potential leadership change at Kahuku High? Days after its embattled principal retired, the athletics director could be on her way out. And Waimanalo Beach Park campgrounds are renamed for a man who dedicated his life to preserving the area.
How about fresh fish for breakfast? HI Now Daily finds your new favorite breakfast spot, plus we’re treated to live music from local artist Kahiau Lam Ho.
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President Trump is in Central Texas, seeing for himself the damage from last week's flash flooding that killed more than 120 people.
Ben Moskowicz is no longer Hawaii Island's police chief. Despite emotional testimony, the county's police commission voted to oust him from the job.
If you're looking to map out some weekend plans, the Hawaii State Farm Fair is happening in Wahiawa.
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More on President Trump's Megabill. What advocates for children, immigrants, and the poor have to say about the impacts it will have to Hawaii.
A fight for the return of a Hawaiian immersion classroom in windward Oahu. Who is pushing for this and what DOE's response has been.
The Koko Head Crater trail is now open again after a 5 day closure due to an injured child. We'll tell you what list the trail now tops.
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We invited a rabbit and a chicken into the HI Now Daily studio to tell you about a family event this weekend, that’s only $5 a ticket! Plus, learn how you can get four round-trip plane tickets just for picking up a book.
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After a multi-day closure after a child fell, hikers will once again be welcome to climb Koko Head. The changes you'll see on your next hike up.
Be respectful. That's the plea from Lahaina residents who say visitors should keep their distance from the burn zone. What they've been seeing on their streets.
It may be weeks away but you parents know it's never to early to start prepping for back-to-school season. We have details on a p...
HI Now Daily is bringing the Summer vibes! We’ll introduce you to a mobile charcuterie cart to hire for your next party. Plus, we’re trying on the latest Summer styles and trends — live at Ala Moana Center. Then, we’ll give you a sneak peek into an art exhibit happening later this month.
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A demolition project begins on an abandoned decades-old walkup in Waikiki, we discuss the new development moving in to its place. Plus Episode 28 at Kilauea starts and ends in a matter of hours, but not before providing a stunning natural phenomenon. Then a proposal to clean up downtown Honolulu, which business owners will pay for.
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A video was sent to us of a dust devil forming near Kilauea, Drew Davis explains the video in detail. Plus, the latest on wildfires across the state, what the governor is doing to help firefighters. Meanwhile, a man who killed his pregnant girlfriend from Hawaii Island, will spend the rest of his life in prison
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This morning we're learning more on the accident that left a boy critically injured on an East Oahu trail. We'll tell you how long that trail will be closed for.
More efforts being made to strengthen the state's ability to take on wildfires. The new laws that have just been signed.
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