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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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- Today18 min
Sunrise at 7 a.m. (September 20, 2026)
An investigation is underway on Oahu after an overnight stabbing at Bar 35. Meanwhile, fumes detected shortly after takeoff forced a Delta flight to divert to Honolulu last night. Plus, Honolulu police are searching for a driver following a hit-and-run crash in Waianae that left a motorcyclist critically injured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Yesterday19 min
Sunrise at 7 a.m. (September 19, 2026)
A 15-year-old boy remains hospitalized in serious condition following an early morning shooting in Hālawa as police continue searching for the masked gunman. Meanwhile, a judge has denied a new trial for Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig after his attempted manslaughter conviction. Plus, family, state leaders, and community members gathered for a final farewell to reflect on the life and enduring legacy of former Governor George Ariyoshi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Yesterday23 min
Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 18, 2026)
Hawaii’s Supreme Court is considering whether wrongful conviction exonerees can collect compensation from the state and also seek damages in federal court. Plus, a West Maui nonprofit that teaches keiki ocean safety and environmental stewardship is assessing tens of thousands of dollars in damage after back-to-back storms battered its facilities and “floating classroom.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 days ago21 min
First at 4 p.m. (September 18, 2026)
The casket carrying the late former Gov. George Ariyoshi arrived at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Friday morning, following an escort led by the Honolulu Police Department from Nuʻuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Meanwhile, on Kauai, a single mother of two needs help after Hurricane Lowell ruined her Haena home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 days ago43 min
HI Now Daily (September 18, 2026)
Symphonic sounds, island resilience and community celebration.Today, HI Now Daily is live on Maui to preview Mele for Maui, a free concert bringing the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra and local artists together under the stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 days ago22 min
This Is Now (Sept. 18, 2026)
Hawaii says aloha to the late Governor George Ariyoshi, who was brought to the state capitol this morning where he will lie in state at the rotunda until noon Saturday. Kauai County says at least 830 residents have submitted damage assessments from Hurricane Lowell. And a former private school teacher accused of repeatedly groping an elementary school student on campus pleaded "no contest" yesterday in court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 days ago23 min
Sunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 18, 2026)
On Kauai, one man is fighting to get his money back from a vacation rental, and the operators are refusing. Public ceremonies for late Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi begin today. We have the details on how the public can say farewell. And as the price of diesel continues to rise, we'll take a look at the ripple effects across the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 days ago23 min
Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 17, 2026)
Conflicts are brewing over canceled Kauaʻi vacations in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell, pitting disappointed visitors seeking refunds against vacation rental operators worried about severe economic fallout. Meanwhile, the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has ignited a nationwide discussion about maternal mental health, and an Oahu mom is sharing her experience with postpartum psychosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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