The Kona Low is ramping up with more rainfall and stronger winds, and the most intense storm activity is still ahead of us. Kamehameha Schools has postponed its 106th Annual Song Contest. And the Rainbow Wahine are moving on in the Big West Tournament after an overtime win against Cal State Fullerton.  

The Kona Low is ramping up with more rainfall and stronger winds, and the most intense storm activity is still ahead of us. Kamehameha Schools has postponed its 106th Annual Song Contest. And the Rainbow Wahine are moving on in the Big West Tournament after an overtime win against Cal State Fullerton. &nbsp;

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. (March 12, 2026)

The state is bracing as a Kona storm moves over the state, prompting the closures of non-essential state and city offices, all state public and charter schools, event cancellations, and the activation of emergency shelters in case conditions worsen.

The state is bracing as a Kona storm moves over the state, prompting the closures of non-essential state and city offices, all state public and charter schools, event cancellations, and the activation of emergency shelters in case conditions worsen.

Hawaii News Now at 10 p.m. (March 12, 2026)

Are you feeling lucky? If you're ready to brave the weather, we've got the deets for this Saturday's St.Patrick's Day pub crawl and some of the special offerings for you to try! Next, we're getting a bite of a restaurant that wants to bring people together for the upcoming Easter holiday - find out how you can try them too!

Are you feeling lucky? If you're ready to brave the weather, we've got the deets for this Saturday's St.Patrick's Day pub crawl and some of the special offerings for you to try! Next, we're getting a bite of a restaurant that wants to bring people together for the upcoming Easter holiday - find out how you can try them too!

HI Now Daily (March 12, 2026)

For the third straight day, a first alert weather day is in effect as a Kona Low moves through the state. An Oahu grand jury has indicted John Nihipali Senior on charges of murder, attempted murder, burglary and escape. And there's a slight delay for the new Aloha Stadium project, but supporters say it's not slowing the excitement. 

For the third straight day, a first alert weather day is in effect as a Kona Low moves through the state. An Oahu grand jury has indicted John Nihipali Senior on charges of murder, attempted murder, burglary and escape. And there's a slight delay for the new Aloha Stadium project, but supporters say it's not slowing the excitement.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (March 12, 2026)

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