Hawaii News Now
by 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
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Sunrise at 7 a.m. (October 31, 2026)
On Sunrise: We examine the ongoing investigation and growing community concerns following a violent attack on Maui’s Baldwin High School campus. With a busy Halloween night ahead on Oahu's roads, we look at essential safety tips to keep trick-or-treaters and drivers safe. Plus, details on how…
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (October 30, 2026)
Gov. Josh Green approved a new Office of Elections rule Friday that sets a written procedure for deciding a winner in a tied race. Maui police have made an arrest and increased security at Baldwin High School after a video of an assault on campus became part of a criminal investigation.
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First at 4 p.m. (October 30, 2026)
We're following developing news out of Kauai, where a small tour plane was forced to make an emergency crash landing. Ahead of a busy Halloween weekend, a message of caution from city leaders and plans for stepped up enforcement. Plus, local environmental groups gathered at the federal building...
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HI Now Daily (October 30, 2026)
Spooky season fun, weekend nightlife and early holiday shopping. We are getting into the Halloween spirit with HNN employee costumes, exploring thrilling events at The Gatsby in Kakaʻako, and previewing the upcoming Na Lehua Marketplace and Festival.
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This Is Now (October 30, 2026)
We're following developing news out of Kauai, where one person is injured after a small plane made an emergency crash landing in Waimea. An Oahu grand jury indicted the man charged with kidnapping a woman in Diamond Head this week. And Honolulu's police chief says the plan to reassign one hundred...
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Sunrise at 5 a.m. (October 30, 2026)
A planned staffing shakeup elicits tough questions for HPD's chief. The progress he says is being made to protect the community. Is your driver's license set to expire? The city says a surge of renewals will be needed in the weeks ahead. What you need to know if you want to avoid those long lines...
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (October 29, 2026)
A 23-year-old man accused of kidnapping a woman from a garage on the Diamond Head Gold Coast appeared before a judge for the first time Thursday morning. Meanwhile, Honolulu City Council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam has introduced a resolution to become chair of the City Council. His rival for the...
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First at 4 p.m. (October 29, 2026)
Hawaii's sports community is heartbroken over the loss of legendary UH Football Coach June Jones. Heavy rainfall has caused dangerous flash flooding and an evacuation warning on Maui. And the young man accused of kidnapping a woman from a Diamond Head apartment building appeared before a judge...
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HI Now Daily (October 29, 2026)
Powerful steps, personal stories and a celebration of island craft. Find out how local families are honoring loved ones at the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oahu, and explore handcrafted sips from the 13th annual Made in Maui County Festival.
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This Is Now (October 29, 2026)
A flash flood warning has been extended for Maui County until 3 this afternoon as we continue tracking the threat of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flooding. Hawaii's sports community is mourning the loss of legendary UH Football Coach June Jones, who passed away last night at the age of 73. And...
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Sunrise at 5 a.m. (October 29, 2026)
A social media challenge is damaging door and fraying nerves on Maui. The call from residents to do something about this neighborhood nuisance. One golfer needs a bit more time on the range. A big surprise for a driver in Ko Olina when an errent shot smashed into his windshield. Who is…
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (October 28, 2026)
The threat for minor flooding and ponding will continue through tonight as a surface trough shifts over the eastern half of the state. Meanwhile, after 55 years of mostly free art classes and cultural lessons, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will end its Community Programs next June.
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HI Now Daily (October 28, 2026)
Fall flavors and weekend projects. Sample limited-time pumpkin desserts popping up around Oahu and pick up simple safety tips for your next DIY paint refresh.
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First at 4 p.m. (October 28, 2026)
Heavy rain triggered widespread flooding on Molokaʻi, forcing schools and county offices to shut down. Charges have been filed against the man accused of kidnapping a woman along the Diamond Head coast. Plus, an Ocean View couple faces an exhausting and costly rebuild months after Hurricane Lala...
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This Is Now (October 28, 2026)
It is a First Alert Weather Day, as the statewide flood watch has been extended through early Thursday. All that rain could make for some dangerous driving conditions, so our Casey Lund gives us a look at the roads in East Oahu. And we're following some developing news out of Spain, where the...
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 28, 2026)
It's a First Alert Weather Day, as a flood watch is in effect across the state. There were heavy downpours overnight. We have team coverage to get you ready for today's conditions. Terrifying moments caught on camera, as a man is seen grabbing a woman from behind in the Diamond Head area. We have...
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (October 27, 2026)
Our First Alert Weather Team is tracking the arrival of wet weather and the potential for heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Meanwhile, with a week to go before the November general election, political spending in Hawaii has reached a new high, and most of it is coming from one source.
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First at 4 p.m. (October 27, 2026)
A terrifying daytime kidnapping was caught on camera in broad daylight, rattling a quiet neighborhood along the Diamond Head Gold Coast. Meanwhile in federal court, a judge decides whether an embattled Maui Police commander accused of taking bribes will remain behind bars ahead of his trial.…
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HI Now Daily (October 27, 2026)
Hawaiʻi's youth are taking over the studio to talk story about our future. Hear 12 student leaders discuss civic engagement, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and affordability, plus how to join Monday's Walk to the Box.
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Spotlight Now: Stewardship in Heʻeia from watershed to fishpond
Nonprofits and volunteers have spent decades restoring streams in Waipao, taro fields and wetlands, and the fishpond in Windward Oʻahu to manage water and grow food. Stewards of Heʻeia said the work connects the mountains to the sea and depends on community participation. In this episode, Rick...
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This Is Now (October 27, 2026)
The Diamond Head community is shaken after an attempted kidnapping was caught on camera. Our team has declared today through Thursday as First Alert Weather Days. Plus, charges are pending following a social media threat involving a high school football game on Kauai over the weekend.
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 27, 2026)
A sophisticated scam brings a local business owner to his knees -- literally. How he was fooled and his warning to all of us. A local non-profit needs help to survive. The string of disasters that has brought the Kona Historical Society to the brink. Some possible problems for the iPhone Duo. The...
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (October 26, 2026)
The family of a man who died after tripping on a cracked sidewalk in Salt Lake has settled a lawsuit with the city for $2.5 million. Plus, a Maui woman is demanding justice after her dog was shot. Meanwhile, our First Alert Weather Team is tracking a threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and...
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First at 4 p.m. (October 26, 2026)
With just a week until Election Day, growing confusion surrounds a hotly contested West Oahu race as election officials attempt to revise tiebreaker rules. A former Moanalua athlete is speaking out about her painful memories after her high school wrestling coach was hit with federal child sex...
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HI Now Daily (October 26, 2026)
Careers, homeownership and local film lead today's lineup. Explore city jobs ahead of the October Career Expo, get free homebuying help in West Oahu and meet the filmmakers behind STAINED at HIFF.
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This Is Now (October 26, 2026)
With days until election, almost 30 million Americans have already voted either in person or by mail. But here at home we're seeing a relatively low voter turnout. An attempted murder investigation is underway after a teenager was found hurt in Waianae. Maui prosecutors believe a grudge is what…
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 26, 2026)
A flood watch goes into effect across the state tomorrow. Guy has details on when the heavy rains will start to affect you coming up. A heads up for downtown drivers as a new phase of rail construction begins. Plus, a Hawaii Island man know for helping others is now on the recieving end. How the...
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (October 25, 2026)
With General Election Day just over a week away, political experts weigh in on why Hawaii is seeing a sluggish start to voter turnout. HART construction pushes ahead as crews build elevated track structures along Halekauwila Street toward Cooke Street. Plus, an Ewa Beach woman is recovering after...
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Sunrise at 7 a.m. (October 25, 2026)
On Sunrise: A 16-year-old boy is hospitalized as police investigate an attempted murder in Waianae. Waialua neighbors unite over a decades-long flooding concern and long-awaited breakthrough. Plus, a school bus crash shut down two eastbound H-1 lanes, sending three people to the hospital.
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Sunrise at 7 a.m. (October 24, 2026)
On Sunrise: New developments in the Maili stabbing case as police find the woman accused of attempted murder. Before you toss old prescriptions, we’ll share where you can safely drop them off today. Plus, prosecutors reveal a possible grudge behind the deadly Paia beating of 20-year-old Keenan...
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (October 23, 2026)
A historic church on Hawaii Island was targeted in a senseless act of vandalism this week. Those who love and care for the church shared their heartbreak over the damage. Meanwhile, Prosecutors say they now know why William Douglas Allen, 45, allegedly beat Keenan Blair, 20, to death in Paia in...
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First at 4 p.m. (Oct. 23, 2026)
A vacant lot in Kakaako could be the beginning of a huge development for the benefit of Native Hawaiians. As the Kalapana community cleans up the mess left behind at a historic church, the man accused of the damage has been ordered to undergo a mental fitness exam. And we're hearing from the…
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HI Now Daily (October 23, 2026)
Local grindz, Kapolei plans and everyday style. Today’s show features fresh granola and easy game-day bites at Foodland Farms Ala Moana plus Hawaii-inspired ramen and cosmetic finds at Ka Makana Alii.
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This Is Now (Oct. 23, 2026)
Hawaii Island's prosecutor has charged a Hilo man with possession of child pornography. Also on the Big Island, a woman was killed in Hilo yesterday evening when a sedan struck her while she was crossing the street. And happening now, an attempted murder suspect is on the run, accused of…
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 23, 2026)
A decision on the new CEO of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has been delayed. Why this is the case, despite the majority being in agreement of who they wish to select. Plus, for residents on Oahu the next phase of rail construction is set to begin on Monday. We'll tell you how this may impact…
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (October 22, 2026)
Honolulu police arrested a domestic violence suspect for attempted murder after he allegedly opened fire on officers in Kailua. On Hawaii Island, the county selected temporary fire chief Daniel Volpe to serve as the department's permanent leader. Plus, rail construction is set to take over a…
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First at 4 p.m. (October 22, 2026)
Facing intense public scrutiny and political pressure, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees are delaying a decision on selecting their next CEO. In Kailua, a domestic dispute escalated into an attempted murder arrest after a man opened fire on responding police officers. Plus, officials have...
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HI Now Daily (October 22, 2026)
Come with us to the Prince Waikiki Hotel to check out one of their best kept secrets (with the most amazing view). Then, sit down with us and the title character for the new film “Sgt. Haane”, which will be screening at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF).
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This Is Now (Oct. 22, 2026)
Happening now, passionate testimony as the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is trying to determine who will be its next CEO. Hawaii Island has a new fire chief - after a lengthy selection process, the commission named Interim Fire Chief Daniel Volpe to lead the department. And the Honolulu Medical...
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Sunrise at 5 a.m. (October 22, 2026)
A national network is coming together to aid Oahu farms and homes that have been damaged by the recent severe weather. How you can get involved and help as well. Plus, the gym at Konawaena High School has finally reopened. What new information we know as to why it was closed for months. And, a...
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First at 4 p.m. (October 21, 2026)
An East Oahu botanical garden is taking new steps to protect beloved trees in the ongoing battle against the coconut rhinoceros beetle. We hear reaction from both sides following heated moments between an aide to Governor Green and a supporter of his Republican opponent during a campaign...
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HI Now Daily (October 21, 2026)
Giving back, gathering together and getting ready for the holidays. On today’s show we talk about Hilo's HEROWEEN tribute, a Meals on Wheels milestone, easy Thanksgiving to-go and HIFF 46 festivities.
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This Is Now (Oct. 21, 2026)
After being wrongfully detained in Russia for years, a retired teacher from Michigan is on his way home. Back here at home, a man accused of a fatal stabbing in Makiki allegedly told his ex-girlfriend he did it for her. And the ringleader of a violent crime spree across Oahu in 2023 could spend…
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 21, 2026)
atimes are tough, something scammers are well aware of. Why homeowners are being targetted... and the red flags you need to be watching out for. Voters on Oahu have a lot to mull over with 20 proposed city charter amendments on the ballot. We'll help you break it all down. How the city honored...
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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (October 20, 2026)
New court records reveal disturbing texts sent to an ex-girlfriend before a deadly stabbing on Young Street. Meanwhile, state regulators are warning struggling homeowners to watch out for predatory mortgage relief scams as interest rates remain high. Plus, state officials captured a nearly 4-foot...
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Spotlight Now: Tommy Waters on future; charter amendments explained (October 20, 2026)
Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters discusses the state Supreme Court decision that ruled him ineligible to run for another term, council leadership and a possible run for mayor. Then Charter Commission member Jacob Aki and HNN political analyst Colin Moore break down 20 charter amendments...
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First at 4 p.m. (October 20, 2026)
The suspect in a deadly stabbing appeared in court Tuesday on a second-degree murder charge. How a police K-9 found a missing 70-year-old man on Hawaii Island. State agriculture officers retrieve a nearly 4-foot illegal ball python that was captured in Waianae.
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HI Now Daily (October 20, 2026)
From spooky activities to celebrate the Halloween season to how a local bank is supporting our keiki. We're getting the details on how you can get a special code to see a spooky retelling of a classic horror movie and see how this local bank is partnering with the Books and Beyond program.
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This Is Now (Oct. 20, 2026)
Starting today, Hawaii voters can vote in person at the Voter Service Centers at Honolulu and Kapolei Hale. Meanwhile, the wars in Ukraine and Iran continue to challenge President Trump and bring down support for Republicans trying to maintain control of Congress. And the suspect in a deadly...
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (October 20, 2026)
We're taking a look at the losses many in the agriculture industry are facing post the recent hurricanes. Hear from a farm owner who is struggling. Plus, we have our first look at the site of a controversial zipline in Laie whose owner went ahead with construction without permits. Hear more on...
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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.
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