The bay has called the day! The 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is officially a go, organizers announced Friday morning. The contest is set to begin at 8 a.m. Sunday for its 39th edition dedicated to the North Shore’s legendary waterman. Contest director Liam McNamara said the surf conditions are looking ideal for the big wave competition.

The bay has called the day! The 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is officially a go, organizers announced Friday morning.&nbsp;The contest is set to begin at 8 a.m. Sunday for its 39th edition dedicated to the North Shore&rsquo;s legendary waterman.&nbsp;Contest director Liam McNamara said the surf conditions are looking ideal for the big wave competition.

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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First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 20, 2024)

Tens of thousands of people are gathering on Oahu’s North Shore for the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.

Tens of thousands of people are gathering on Oahu&rsquo;s North Shore for the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.

Sunrise: ‘The Eddie’ is on! Excitement builds on Oahu’s North Shore

A suspect is still on the run after a fatal drive-by shooting in Maili. Loved ones of 28-year-old Jonah Slawson gathered at the site of the shooting on Maliona Street on Friday.

A suspect is still on the run after a fatal drive-by shooting in Maili. Loved ones of 28-year-old Jonah Slawson gathered at the site of the shooting on Maliona Street on Friday.

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On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’ve packed the show with local artists performing their holiday favorites! It’s the perfect background for wrapping presents and if you still need to buy some, we’re also live at a jewelry store with last-minute ideas.

On today&rsquo;s episode of HI Now Daily, we&rsquo;ve packed the show with local artists performing their holiday favorites! It&rsquo;s the perfect background for wrapping presents and if you still need to buy some, we&rsquo;re also live at a jewelry store with last-minute ideas.

First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 20, 2024)

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