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Another weekend of wildfires on Oahu, with at least one of them now being investigated as arson. On Maui, a fundraiser for the family of slain Officer O wrapped up last night with 100 percent of proc…
Maui mourns a fallen hero, we take a look at last night's vigil for Police Officer Suzanne O. And action at Kilauea, why yesterday's lava flow at Halemaumau Crater raised some eyebrows and what it lo…
The Maui Police Department prepares to honor a fallen police officer with a candlelight vigil as her accused killer returns to court. Officials identify the teen killed in an electric motorbike crash…
HI Now Daily is live at the ranch! On today’s episode, we’re digging into the local connection Kualoa Ranch has had with the community for 175 years. Hear about their family legacy, and see how they’…
The justice department today released a transcript of an interview between a senior administration official and Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
The teenage boy …
Maui police release bodycam footage from the night another officer was shot and killed in the line of duty. A Maui wildfire survivor accused of shooting a Lahaina man in the head last year is advocat…
On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, Rachel makes it snow! See what she creates to cool down in Kailua. Plus, we ask a local singer and songwriter what inspired him to write his new single.
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Big Island firefighters are making progress on a wildfire in North Kohala in the Kawaihae area.
Meanwhile, Maui County says the brushfire on Molokai has been extinguished.
The man who allegedly sho…
A man accused of shooting and killing a Maui police officer returned to court, where police officers gave emotional testimony. Honolulu's police chief issues a plea after a 14-year-old boy dies in an…
We’re taking HI Now Daily live to the beach for Duke’s OceanFest! Learn about the importance celebrating Duke’s legacy, hear the schedule of events and get a live demonstration of the impressive tand…
Honolulu's prosecutor explains why no charges will be filed against a police officer who shot and killed a suspect last year. A 14-year-old boy dies after a motorbike crash in West Oahu, marking the …
Scary times for hundreds of Kunia residents, who were forced to flee their homes because of a brush fire. Then, water trouble for a Maui golf course. Why it's joining farmers and homeowners in a laws…
Breaking news as evacuations are ordered for parts of Kunia where crews have been battling a wildfire for hours. A gruesome discovery at the scene of an early morning brushfire in Kapolei. What we kn…
In this episode, Gov. Josh Green has an update on negotiations with the military regarding expiring land leases, and his wish list. Plus, he shares his frustrations on the slow, costly development of…
We have breaking news this morning. An investigation is underway after a body was found at a fire early this morning in Kapolei.
"Sorry, sorry, sorry." That's the response from Rail officials after a…
The man accused of killing a Maui police officer faced a judge and about 100 police officers in court. Concerns about bed bugs at Ala Moana Center are on the rise after mall patrons reported being bi…
Next stop – HI Now Daily! Zippy’s is bringing new menu specials to our studio. Plus, weʻll showcase a new bag from the ALOHA Collection featuring Hōkūleʻa and her maiden voyage to Tahiti.
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A high-stakes international meeting in Washington, D.C. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined other European leaders at the White House today.
A memorial is growing on the squad car of slain…
Tragedy on Maui as a police officer is gunned down in the line of duty. What we've learned about one of Maui finest as well as the suspect in the case.
New changes to help medical cannabis users in H…