Sunrise at 7 a.m. (February 21, 2026)

Police are currently investigating two overnight incidents involving violence in Mapunapuna. The state is on the hook for millions after failing to meet its obligations to a student with disabilities. Flash flood warnings were issued on this First Alert Weather Day. 

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. February . 20, 2026

Hawaii taxpayers will pay $8 million to provide lifetime care for a severely autistic student after her family spent 17 years fighting the state Department of Education for adequate special education support. Plus, a new state law requires landlords to notify mediation services when they issue an e…

First at 4 p.m. (February 20, 2026)

East Honolulu residents beyond frustrated with feral chickens, the legislation aimed at addressing the growing bird population. A former Oahu man is on track to land a near $2 million settlement over a case of mistaken identify. And the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's sweeping tariffs …

HI Now Daily (February 20, 2026)

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re LIVE from Ala Moana Center with the latest retail and food openings, celebrating Lunar New Year — plus Hapa Symphony performs in-studio.

This Is Now (February 20, 2028)

Our team is tracking a disturbance that could bring another round of wet weather to the state, starting with the Garden Isle this afternoon and lasting through the weekend. President Trump announced alternative plans to keep his sweeping tariff policy in place after the Supreme Court handed his adm…

Sunrise 5 a.m. (February 20, 2026)

The EPA re-writes the rules on the Navy's Red Hill response to eliminate community meetings. New concerns were voiced last night about the impact of the Hawaii Pacific Health and HMSA partnership on healthcare for Native Hawaiians. UH economists explain why Hawaii now falls in the category of a "le…

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (February 19, 2026)

The Navy is no longer required to meet with community members regarding the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill that contaminated drinking water for more than 90,000 Oahu residents, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, a bill honoring a 16-year-old girl killed at the hands of a reckless, un…

First at 4 p.m. (February 19, 2026)

After a string of windy days, we are getting ready for thunderstorms and First Alert Weather days this weekend. A blessing was held for a project to improve Maunalua Bay that took years in the making. And the heads of HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health explain their proposed merger to the Office of Haw…

HI Now Daily (February 19, 2026)

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re talking flavor with Yoshida’s Sauce — from in-store demos to a brand-new Hawaiian Gourmet flavor. Plus, we’re learning more about Spirit Fest and the mission behind Kuanaʻike.

This Is Now (February 19, 2026)

King Charles's younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested this morning in connection with his ties to the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. On Oahu, Honolulu police are looking for two men accused of holding a man at gunpoint and stealing his car in Waianae just after 6:00 Wednesda…