Sunrise at 7 a.m. (May 24, 2026)

Cleanup efforts continue across South Kona after Friday night's powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake. Plus, a chaotic and deadly scene unfolded outside the White House yesterday triggering a massive response from the Secret Service. 

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (May 23, 2026)

Damages are being assessed and cleanup is underway following the M6.0 earthquake that struck South Kona last night. New numbers show fewer people are living on Oahu’s streets, but more families are relying on emergency shelters. Plus, a $1.5 billion liquid natural gas power plant on Oahu is one ste…

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake on Hawaii island shakes the state; no tsunami generated

No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about seven miles to the east-southeast of Honaunau in the South Kona area of Hawaii Island. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 9:46 p.m. It was centered about 3.7 miles east-southeast of the…

HI Now Daily (May 22, 2026)

From first-time strummers to seasoned strings, KoAloha Ukulele has been handcrafting instruments in Hawaii since 1995. Now, the family-owned shop is sharing how it began - and how it's continued to grow with support from First Hawaiian Bank. Plus, learn how you can enter to win a $100 gift card!

First at 4 p.m. (May 22, 2026)

Honolulu Police Department veteran Mike Lambert reacts to being passed over for chief despite overwhelming public and union support. The U.S. Coast Guard searches for a missing fisherman off Oahu's Waianae coast. A Waimea fire destroys a vacant home and damages a nearby gym.

This Is Now (May 22, 2026)

Former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence for personal reasons, the fourth cabinet member to depart the Trump Administration in recent weeks. After this historic wet season, NOAA forecasters say Hawaii should prepare for an above average number …

Sunrise 5 a.m. (May 22, 2026)

A new tribute to a Maui police officer killed in the line of duty. How Vice President Vance acknowledged Officer Suzanne O. An invasive species of trees could be a major threat as we approach hurricane season. Where albizia trees came from and why they're such a huge problem. A new, dire prediction…

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (May 21, 2026)

Two Hawaiian Telcom workers are injured by a falling cable in Windward Oahu, impacting more than a dozen customers. A national expert explains how the state could legalize gambling in a more responsible way. Smoke pours from a shipping container fire in downtown Honolulu.

First at 4 p.m. (May 21, 2026)

A downed line snarls traffic in Windward Oahu and sends two workers to the hospital. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its annual hurricane outlook ahead of what is expected to be a busy season. And a national expert weighs in on how the state could legalize gambling in a…

HI Now Daily (May 21, 2026)

Get ready for a poke extravaganza in the HI Now Daily kitchen! The dad-and-daughter team behind Poke Bowl Patrol shares Ono Seafood's 30-year family legacy - and the grandma-made sauces that make their bowls a farmers market favorite.