The Washington visitor caught on camera throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal was arrested by federal agents and charged. How construction on a bridge in Kailua is causing significant delays for drivers. Plus, President Trump prepares for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese president.

The Washington visitor caught on camera throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal was arrested by federal agents and charged. How construction on a bridge in Kailua is causing significant delays for drivers. Plus, President Trump prepares for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese president.

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.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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First at 4 p.m. (May 13, 2026) 

Fatal drug overdoses in Hawaii hit new highs in one category in 2025, while another saw a significant decrease, according to a new report. Meanwhile, during the second Kona Low storm, a Molokai resident recalled waking up early in the morning to floodwaters rushing beneath her post-and-pier home.

Fatal drug overdoses in Hawaii hit new highs in one category in 2025, while another saw a significant decrease, according to a new report. Meanwhile, during the second Kona Low storm, a Molokai resident recalled waking up early in the morning to floodwaters rushing beneath her post-and-pier home.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (May 13, 2026)

President Trump has arrived in China for a high-stakes meeting with President Xi Jinping. It's been 64 days since the Kona Lows began impacting Hawaii, and for many the suffering continues. And we have an update from our "Aloha for Hawaii" fundraising effort; so far, we've raised over $450 thousand and counting.

President Trump has arrived in China for a high-stakes meeting with President Xi Jinping. It's been 64 days since the Kona Lows began impacting Hawaii, and for many the suffering continues. And we have an update from our "Aloha for Hawaii" fundraising effort; so far, we've raised over $450 thousand and counting.

This Is Now (May 13, 2026)

A cut in funds could force dozens back on the streets. Why some state programs are in danger of closing. Graduation gridlock. This is the season when traffic picks up during commencement events. Details on the efforts to help with the congestion. We're taking a look at the best destinations for the season. And spoiler warning, maybe a stay-cation is in order.

 

 

A cut in funds could force dozens back on the streets. Why some state programs are in danger of closing. Graduation gridlock. This is the season when traffic picks up during commencement events. Details on the efforts to help with the congestion. We're taking a look at the best destinations for the season. And spoiler warning, maybe a stay-cation is in order.
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