A divided vote confirms the state's next Supreme Court chief justice. Firefighters extinguish a recycling yard fire that ignited a pile of cars. Honolulu officials prepare to launch a new financial relief program in response to a recent increase in sewer fees.

A divided vote confirms the state's next Supreme Court chief justice. Firefighters extinguish a recycling yard fire that ignited a pile of cars. Honolulu officials prepare to launch a new financial relief program in response to a recent increase in sewer fees.

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;

First at 4 p.m.

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 30, 2026)

Hawaii Island police are searching for a suspect and warning residents, as he is considered armed and dangerous. A farewell to Mufi Hannemann, who announced he’s stepping down as the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association’s CEO. A 23-year-old man is fighting for his life this morning after a moped crash early yesterday.

Hawaii Island police are searching for a suspect and warning residents, as he is considered armed and dangerous. A farewell to Mufi Hannemann, who announced he&rsquo;s stepping down as the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association&rsquo;s CEO. A 23-year-old man is fighting for his life this morning after a moped crash early yesterday.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (May 3, 2026) 

Two overnight crashes happened in Honolulu. A driver trying to get away slammed into another car near Nuuanu and Vineyard, and a separate crash shut down a Kalihi intersection. Plus, a community event is bringing resources and help to one place to get Windward families ready for hurricane season.

Two overnight crashes happened in Honolulu. A driver trying to get away slammed into another car near Nuuanu and Vineyard, and a separate crash shut down a Kalihi intersection. Plus, a community event is bringing resources and help to one place to get Windward families ready for hurricane season.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (May 2, 2026) 

Hawaii lawmakers finalize budget deals as this year's legislative session comes to an end. A car struck a man while he was crossing the street in the Makiki area. Kapiolani Park in Waikiki hosts the 98th annual May Day celebrations.

Hawaii lawmakers finalize budget deals as this year's legislative session comes to an end. A car struck a man while he was crossing the street in the Makiki area. Kapiolani Park in Waikiki hosts the 98th annual May Day celebrations.

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