The city's planning department reconsiders the permit for a controversial gondola project on Oahu's North Shore. A new series of statewide workshops aim to gather input on Mauna Kea's future. The man accused of an officer-involved shooting in Kalihi pleads guilty to two federal charges.

The city's planning department reconsiders the permit for a controversial gondola project on Oahu's North Shore. A new series of statewide workshops aim to gather input on Mauna Kea's future. The man accused of an officer-involved shooting in Kalihi pleads guilty to two federal 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;

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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.

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First at 4 p.m. (January 12, 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 family has turned an exotic animal rescue into a unique business opportunity aimed at preserving Hawaiian culture.

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,&nbsp;hundreds of African Cape antelope now roam the private island of Niihau, where the Robinson family has turned an exotic animal rescue into a unique business opportunity aimed at preserving Hawaiian culture.

Hawaii News Now at 9 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.

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.

First at 4 p.m. (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.

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we're LIVE at the Polynesian Bowl! Plus, we&rsquo;re showing the best gift ideas from Big Island Candies for Lunar New Year &amp; Valentine&rsquo;s Day&mdash;perfect treats for your loved ones.

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