Honolulu's new police chief takes his oath as he outlines his priorities and promises for the department. The 69-year-old man accused of robbing two Makiki banks made his first court appearance today. And a car crashed right into the front of a store in the Punchbowl area today.

Honolulu's new police chief takes his oath as he outlines his priorities and promises for the department. The 69-year-old man accused of robbing two Makiki banks made his first court appearance today. And a car crashed right into the front of a store in the Punchbowl area today.

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.

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First at 4 p.m. (July 2, 2026)

A long wait for some prospective homeowners who signed up years ago for an affordable housing program. What an HNN investigation has revealed. We are well into RIMPAC as tens of thousands from around the world are in Hawaii for the military exercises. There's no better time to open up your home to an animal in need. What the Hawaiian Humane Society is doing to Empty the Shelters.

 

 

A long wait for some prospective homeowners who signed up years ago for an affordable housing program. What an HNN investigation has revealed. We are well into RIMPAC as tens of thousands from around the world are in Hawaii for the military exercises. There's no better time to open up your home to an animal in need. What the Hawaiian Humane Society is doing to Empty the Shelters.
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 6, 2026)

An Independence Day crash turned deadly on the H-1 in Nuuanu, killing a 28-year-old woman. Maui police need help finding a missing 22-year-old man from Kipahulu. Plus, an investigation is underway after a fire broke out at Jarrett Middle School. 

An Independence Day crash turned deadly on the H-1 in Nuuanu, killing a 28-year-old woman. Maui police need help finding a missing 22-year-old man from Kipahulu. Plus, an investigation is underway after a fire broke out at Jarrett Middle School.&nbsp;

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (July 5, 2026) 

After 43 days at sea, one rower has officially made history, paddling into Waikiki after a 2,400-mile journey from California. Rescue crews are back on the Kapalama Trail in Nuuanu this morning, continuing the search for a stranded hiker. Plus, a heads-up on Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks, and road closures across the islands.

After 43 days at sea, one rower has officially made history, paddling into Waikiki after a 2,400-mile journey from California. Rescue crews are back on the Kapalama Trail in Nuuanu this morning, continuing the search for a stranded hiker. Plus, a heads-up on Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks, and road closures across the islands.

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