Apparent delays in public alerts during Wednesday's marathon search for an inmate from the Oahu Community Correctional Center in Kalihi. Meanwhile, a high-ranking Maui police officer is still behind bars, facing federal public corruption charges.

Apparent delays in public alerts during Wednesday's marathon search for an inmate from the Oahu Community Correctional Center in Kalihi. Meanwhile, a high-ranking Maui police officer is still behind bars, facing federal public corruption charges.

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. (August 6, 2026)

Community support and live music take center stage. Learn how local small businesses can apply for storm recovery grants and catch a special outlaw country performance by Henry Kapono Foundation’s “On The Rise” artist, Jacob Staron.

Community support and live music take center stage. Learn how local small businesses can apply for storm recovery grants and catch a special outlaw country performance by Henry Kapono Foundation&rsquo;s &ldquo;On The Rise&rdquo; artist, Jacob Staron.

HI Now Daily (September 8, 2026)

Kauai and Niihau felt the brunt of the Category 2 storm as whipped winds brought down trees and powerlines, leaving nearly all of the Garden Isle in the dark. Along the coastline, raging storm surges slammed into communities and resorts, leaving major roadways covered in debris or completely washed out. Kauai residents now face the overwhelming task of cleaning up, with school canceled for the rest of the week as recovery efforts get underway.

Kauai and Niihau felt the brunt of the Category 2 storm as whipped winds brought down trees and powerlines, leaving nearly all of the Garden Isle in the dark. Along the coastline, raging storm surges slammed into communities and resorts, leaving major roadways covered in debris or completely washed out. Kauai residents now face the overwhelming task of cleaning up, with school canceled for the rest of the week as recovery efforts get underway.

First at 4 p.m. (September 8, 2026) 

Hawaii News Now provides coverage of damages from Hurricane Lowell, and how the storm has impacted the state.

Hawaii News Now provides coverage of damages from Hurricane Lowell, and how the storm has impacted the state.

First at 4 p.m. (August 6, 2026)

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