Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (January 16, 2026)

A homeless man who was wrongfully imprisoned for decades was found dead in upcountry Maui late last month as the Hawaii Innocence Project was preparing to move forward with his compensation claim. Plus, hundreds of African Cape antelope now roam the private island of Niihau, where the Robinson fami…

First at 4 p.m. (January 16, 2026)

Thousands march to Iolani Palace, honoring nearly 133 years since the illegal overthrow of the monarchy. Honolulu police issue a dozen citations during the department's latest e-bike crackdown. New affordable housing is scheduled to open near Ala Moana.

HI Now Daily (January 16, 2026)

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we're LIVE at the Polynesian Bowl! Plus, we’re showing the best gift ideas from Big Island Candies for Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Day—perfect treats for your loved ones.

This Is Now (January 16, 2026)

The Onipa'a Peace March begins in honor of Queen Lili'uokalani's 1893 overthrow. Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente nurses and workers plan to walk off the job, joining thousands more in California. Police determine a possible factor in a fatal overnight crash that killed one driver and injured another.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (January 16, 2026)

Another nurses strike is on the horizon. We'll tell you the demands and claims against Kaiser and how it'll impact operations. Lawmakers are suggesting a new move to reduce traffic deaths. How about putting drivers to the test again? A 12-year-old raises more than $110,000 to honor Pearl Harbor. Ca…

Hawaii News Now at 10 p.m. (January 15, 2026)

On Hawaii Island, sources say a man in his 20s has died after a head-on collision in Hilo. Meanwhile, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority began a series of statewide workshops Thursday as it prepares to take over management of the mountain.

First at 4 p.m. (January 15, 2026)

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees announced their plans for a strike for the second time in three months. Hawaii Republicans and a housing developer call for action during a heated discussion about housing costs. Police continue searching for a gunman after a 22-year-old man was hospitalized.

HI Now Daily (January 15, 2026)

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we’re sipping on health-conscious local coffee, getting muddy in the loʻi, and taking a look at HNN’s special Priced Out of Paradise.

This Is Now (January 15, 2026)

THIS IS NOW: A shooter is on the loose following a situation in Ewa Beach where a 22-year-old was shot multiple times. A new kind of danger as digital chat-bots become popular companions for teens. An attempted murder case is under investigation in the Makiki area following an assault with a machet…

Sunrise 5 a.m. (January 15, 2026)

Breaking news, a shooting suspect is on the run this morning after a man was shot multiple times at an Oahu park. Hawaii homeowners are digging deeper to afford insurance rates this year. What is mostly to blame, and what our lawmakers are doing about it. And tech scammers are always on the lookout…