The former babysitter found guilty of giving a fatal dose of Benadryl to an infant is back in court pushing for a new trial. A proposal to make surfing an official high school sport in Hawaii rides a wave of momentum at the Capitol. And an annual Children's Day display is the target of thieves.

The former babysitter found guilty of giving a fatal dose of Benadryl to an infant is back in court pushing for a new trial. A proposal to make surfing an official high school sport in Hawaii rides a wave of momentum at the Capitol. And an annual Children's Day display is the target of thieves.

The afternoon news that viewers want, first. Ashley Nagaoka and Mark Carpenter anchor Hawaii News Now First at Four, the newest addition to our award-winning slate of daily news programming. 

The afternoon news that viewers want, first.&nbsp;Ashley Nagaoka and Mark Carpenter anchor Hawaii News Now First at Four, the newest addition to our award-winning slate of daily news programming.&nbsp;

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The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most — including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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First at 4 p.m. (April 28, 2025)

Closures, power outages, and potentially dangerous conditions. There is a lot to know about as this Kona Low storm impacts our lives today and coming days. We have team coverage to help make sense of it all and protect your families. 

Closures, power outages, and potentially dangerous conditions. There is a lot to know about as this Kona Low storm impacts our lives today and coming days. We have team coverage to help make sense of it all and protect your families.&nbsp;

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (March 14, 2026)

The state is now feeling the full-effects of an intense, multi-day Kona Low storm. First responders are working around the clock with flash flooding prompting several rescues in Honolulu and Central Oahu. We have First Alert team coverage tracking the conditions as the storm crawls down the island chain. 

The state is now feeling the full-effects of an intense, multi-day Kona Low storm. First responders are working around the clock with flash flooding prompting several rescues in Honolulu and Central Oahu. We have First Alert team coverage tracking the conditions as the storm crawls down the island chain.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (March 13, 2026)

Another first alert weather day is in in effect, as a strong Kona Low is making its presence felt across the state. For more on power outages, joining us live is Darren Pai, HECO's manager of External communications. And the Rainbow Wahine basketball team has clinched a spot in the Big West title game after taking down top seed UC Irvine. 

Another first alert weather day is in in effect, as a strong Kona Low is making its presence felt across the state. For more on power outages, joining us live is Darren Pai, HECO's manager of External communications. And the Rainbow Wahine basketball team has clinched a spot in the Big West title game after taking down top seed UC Irvine.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (April 28, 2025)

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