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An Arson suspect released and arrested again. More details on why police believe he is linked to another case. Plus a community continues to mourn for a Maui police office with a public procession an…

Heavy hearts on Maui as the community remembers Suzanne O, a Maui police officer who paid the ultimate sacrifice. After being on the run for nearly three weeks, the suspect in a double stabbing at a …

Today’s show is jam-packed with ways to keep your family busy this weekend! We’ll run down the activities and the events at the Okinawan Festival, and at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.

Plus, we’ll…

A memorial service honoring the life of fallen Maui Police Department officer Suzanne O took place Friday morning in Kahului. Family, MPD personnel and invited guests honored O with heartfelt speeche…

Fallen officer Suzanne O is honored by the Maui Police Department and loved ones with a procession and memorial service. A two-alarm fire that destroyed multiple golf carts in Kailua is under investi…

A memorial honoring the life of Maui Police Officer Suzanne O, who was killed in the line of duty. Casey Lund is live on Maui this morning. 

It's been an on-going story all year long regarding the sp…

With major spike in traffic deaths on Oahu, city leaders are urging safety on the roads as kids head back to school. Witnesses describe the frightening scene as an East Honolulu home was completely d…

HI Now Daily is back with your weekend lineup! From farmer’s market finds to a comedy queen - plus an exciting preview of a taiko performance ahead of the Okinawan Festival. 

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New video from a witness shows a two-alarm fire that broke out in Aina Haina, leading to a house collapse early this morning. We're learning more about the man accused of starting a wildfire in Kunia…

More this morning about an accused arsonist who has a trail of past legal claims and labor disputes. What people who worked with him had to say. And it's not flattering. 

A wastewater sample from Haw…

How Honolulu police hunted down a 70-year-old man accused of starting a wildfire in Kunia last week. The Maui man accused of fatally shooting officer Suzanne O pleads not guilty to the crime. Authori…

Developing news out of Minneapolis where at least two children are dead and 17 others injured in a shooting at a Catholic school. A 70-year-old man has been charged in connection with a wildfire that…

Cancelled tours on Kauai after a mishap involving a famed Fern Grotto boat. What went wrong and the latest on cleanup efforts.

Students forced to switch schools. A plan to address crowded classrooms …

An unexpected emergency on Kauai's famed Wailua river. A tour barge partially sinks, sparking concerns of oil pollution and forcing excursion cancellations.

An electric vehicle ends up in the water o…

Spotlight Now welcomed Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi to discuss key city issues, including the Wahiawa landfill site and efforts to retain police officers. Then City Council chair Tommy Waters discu…

The family of a Chinatown acid attack victim speaks out.

A former Maui police officer pleads guilty in a case of excessive force.

President Trump fires the Federal Reserve governor amid plans to tack…

Hawaii Island firefighters are making progress on two wildfires in Paauilo that had emergency responders and residents on high alert throughout the night. We're learning more about a Kahului home tha…

HI Now Daily is gearing up for the Okinawan Festival! On today’s episode we’re getting a LIVE andagi making demo and shopping tips for the weekend. Then, find out more how you can get the best deal e…

The suspect in an acid attack in Chinatown appears in court. Some Hawaii Island residents woke up to a fire watch after a wildfire broke out shortly after midnight. What you need to know as Universit…

An active fire watch is in place on Hawaii Island. Residents in Pa'auilo are affected, we'll tell you what we currently know. 

Protecting Molokai from the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle.  What ha…