David Lazar lays out his top priorities for HPD a day before officially taking over as Honolulu’s next police chief. An 18-year-old died in a Kapolei motorcycle crash, marking Oahu’s 21st traffic fatality of 2026. Plus, newly released body-camera video shows the moment officers confronted the death-defying duo who scaled the Empire State Building.

David Lazar lays out his top priorities for HPD a day before officially taking over as Honolulu&rsquo;s next police chief. An 18-year-old died in a Kapolei motorcycle crash, marking Oahu&rsquo;s 21st traffic fatality of 2026. Plus, newly released body-camera video shows the moment officers confronted the death-defying duo who scaled the Empire State Building.

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 &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Four current and former state officials, including Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke pleaded not guilty to bribery and conspiracy charges this morning. A 65-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a vehicle near Alakawa Street and Nimitz. And we've been following the battle at Union Plaza between its owners and tenants. 

Four current and former state officials, including Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke pleaded not guilty to bribery and conspiracy charges this morning. A 65-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a vehicle near Alakawa Street and Nimitz. And we've been following the battle at Union Plaza between its owners and tenants.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (July 30, 2026)

From connecting with aina in the loʻi to keeping our furry family members healthy, we are exploring what makes Hawaii thrive. On today’s show we learn ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi while harvesting kalo at Kualoa Ranch and see how a veterinary team helps beloved pets heal.

From connecting with aina in the loʻi to keeping our furry family members healthy, we are exploring what makes Hawaii thrive. On today&rsquo;s show we learn ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi while harvesting kalo at Kualoa Ranch and see how a veterinary team helps beloved pets heal.

HI Now Daily (July 30, 2026)

Four of the five defendants in the state's biggest bribery case made their first court appearance today. Police have charged 24-year-old Austin Otto Smith in connection with a stabbing inside the Wahiawa McDonalds on Monday. And Honolulu fire investigators have determined a fire was intentionally set in the basement of an Alewa Heights home.

Four of the five defendants in the state's biggest bribery case made their first court appearance today. Police have charged 24-year-old Austin Otto Smith in connection with a stabbing inside the Wahiawa McDonalds on Monday. And Honolulu fire investigators have determined a fire was intentionally set in the basement of an Alewa Heights home.

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