Sunrise at 7 a.m. (July 26, 2026)

Fire crews are still battling a brush fire on Hawaiʻi Island—and evacuations remain in effect for Kawaihae Village. A 45-year-old man is seriously hurt after an overnight shooting on Hopaka Street. Plus: a Downtown Honolulu office tower is still without power after an A/C leak damaged electrical eq…

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (July 25, 2026)

New details emerge in Hawaii's growing corruption case after a late-night fire sends dozens of firefighters to Downtown Honolulu. And Honolulu police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian in Kapahulu. 

First at 4 p.m. (July 24, 2026)

An Oahu grand jury has indicted five people, including Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, in what experts are calling the biggest bribery scandal in state history. The state health department has confirmed two more cases of cyclosporiasis in Hawaii residents who traveled internationally and to a U.S. state with…

HI Now Daily (July 24, 2026)

Tradition, talent and second chances come together on today’s show. Join us on HI Now Daily as keiki take the stage for Group Hula Kahiko, we take a quick market stroll with 50+ local vendors, and we reveal what’s up for grabs in Habilitat’s online auction.

This Is Now (July 24, 2026)

President Trump had a warning for Russia and China regarding the conflict in Iran, as the White House launches new tariffs against dozens of countries including U.S. allies. Hawaii is among 25 states suing the Trump administration over new conditions tied to federal disaster and security funding. A…

Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 24, 2026)

Hawaii has joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration amidst pressure to modify election procedures. What's being threatened for states that don't comply? Multiple airlines are in the mix to be the future service provider to Lanai. An exciting couple of days of surfing at Ala Moana Bowls. Ca…

First at 4 p.m. (July 23, 2026)

Surf is up on the South shore, where advisory-level waves will be rolling in with the potential to reach dangerous warning levels tonight into Friday. A 56-year-old Kahaluu man has been charged with the death of 65-year-old Andrew Brown, who was killed by a drunk driver as he was walking home in Ju…

HI Now Daily (July 23, 2026)

Big stages, big heart and a night out in Kailua. On today’s show, keiki hula takes the spotlight at the Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition, we meet Toco the seizure service dog, and preview the new series at Kapono’s At The Lounge.

This Is Now (July 23, 2026)

As fighting with Iran escalates, the U.S. is sending dozens of medics to an American military hospital in Germany to treat service members who are injured in the conflict. Health officials are investigating a new separate outbreak of the parasite cyclospora, involving more than 70 cases. And we're …

Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 23, 2026)

A Democratic divide over support for Israel. We hear from the candidates in one of Hawaii's most closely watched races on where they stand. A milestone for Honolulu's rail project. The project that's now complete and what it means for the line as it stretches towards Downtown. Parents, prepare to p…