A new economic report reveals the severity of Hawaii’s ongoing housing crisis. Road closures and evacuations were ordered in Hawaii Kai after projectiles were turned in to police. Plus, we're learning more about a fatal crash on Maui from the good Samaritan who saw a truck slam into a man in Kihei.

A new economic report reveals the severity of Hawaii&rsquo;s ongoing housing crisis. Road closures and evacuations were ordered in Hawaii Kai after projectiles were turned in to police. Plus, we're learning more about a fatal crash on Maui from the good Samaritan who saw a truck slam into a man in Kihei.

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.

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

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First at 4 p.m. (May 14, 2025)

A Honolulu Police Department commander was demoted this week after being accused of sharing confidential information about a teen sexual assault victim, including the girl’s name and other personal details. Meanwhile, some West Maui residents are opposing a proposal by Hawaii Water Service to raise water rates by 59 percent.

A Honolulu Police Department commander was demoted this week after being accused of sharing confidential information about a teen sexual assault victim, including the girl&rsquo;s name and other personal details. Meanwhile, some West Maui residents are opposing a proposal by Hawaii Water Service to raise water rates by 59 percent.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (March 4, 2026)

The government is alleging new toxic exposure in the years-long battle over the Red Hill fuel leak. Mayor Rick Blangiardi signs Bill 60, clearing a path for Skyline to reach UH Manoa. Top Pentagon officials say America's fight in the Middle East is far from over, and the White House has not set an end date.

The government is alleging new toxic exposure in the years-long battle over the Red Hill fuel leak. Mayor Rick Blangiardi signs Bill 60, clearing a path for Skyline to reach UH Manoa. Top Pentagon officials say America's fight in the Middle East is far from over, and the White House has not set an end date.

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

On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we're finding out how this small business' greenery-inspired art can help transform interior spaces while also connecting us with the outdoors! Next, we're learning how to make your breakfasts healthy with Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels!

On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we're finding out how this small business' greenery-inspired art can help transform interior spaces while also connecting us with the outdoors!&nbsp;Next, we're learning how to make your breakfasts healthy with Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels!

First at 4 p.m. (May 14, 2025)

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