Hawaii News Now at 5 p.m. (January 19, 2026)

The Maui County mayor is urging nearly 1,000 families to create backup plans as a temporary housing program is set to expire. An international volleyball tournament boosts Hawaii's economy. A parade honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., prompts talks about civil rights.

This Is Now (January 19, 2026)

Here in Hawaii and across the nation, Americans are celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with tributes, acts of service, and parades. Former patients of an Army gynecologist charged with sex crimes are pushing for change in our nation's capital. And police are looking for a suspect in…

Sunrise 5 a.m. (January 19, 2026)

A whale carcass on Oahu's east side prompts warnings to the public. Where sharks were circling over the weekend. Happening this week, state lawmakers will be back in session, weighing in on proposals that impact our communities. We'll look at one of their priorities, keeping people off the streets.…

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 18, 2026)

A whale carcass that washed up in Waimanalo on Saturday morning drew droves of onlookers and several dangerous predators. Plus, hundreds gathered in Honolulu for the Onipaa Lokahi March in solidarity to honor Hawaii’s last monarch, Queen Liliuokalani.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 17, 2026)

Oahu’s real estate statistics for 2025 show that while it wasn’t a hot market, sales remained relatively steady. Meanwhile, survivors of alleged abuse by a former Hawaii-based U.S. Army gynecologist were on Capitol Hill this week to advocate for change.

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…