Two men were taken to the hospital after a small plane crashed off Molokai. Somber ceremonies were held statewide for Memorial Day to honor our nation’s fallen heroes. Plus, tens of thousands will gather at Ala Moana Beach for a touching tribute on the water.

Two men were taken to the hospital after a small plane crashed off Molokai. Somber ceremonies were held statewide for Memorial Day to honor our nation&rsquo;s fallen heroes. Plus, tens of thousands will gather at Ala Moana Beach for a touching tribute on the water.

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 25, 2026)

An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed into waters off the Kalaupapa airport runway. The search continues for a missing 56-year-old man last seen jet skiing off Haleiwa Harbor over the weekend. Plus, tens of thousands gathered tonight at Ala Moana Beach for the Shinnyo lantern floating ceremony.

An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed into waters off the Kalaupapa airport runway. The search continues for a missing 56-year-old man last seen jet skiing off Haleiwa Harbor over the weekend. Plus, tens of thousands gathered tonight at Ala Moana Beach for the Shinnyo lantern floating ceremony.

Hawaii News Now (May 25, 2026) 

We're following breaking news at Honolulu's airport where an Alaska Airlines flight landed this morning with tire troubles. Today is Memorial Day, a time our nation pauses to reflect on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States of America. And Honolulu police are searching for a man who robbed a Kailua gas station, allegedly threatening a 22-year-old worker with a cleaver.

We're following breaking news at Honolulu's airport where an Alaska Airlines flight landed this morning with tire troubles. Today is Memorial Day, a time our nation pauses to reflect on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States of America. And Honolulu police are searching for a man who robbed a Kailua gas station, allegedly threatening a 22-year-old worker with a cleaver.

This Is Now (May 25, 2026)

We have just entered the deadliest time of year on US roadways—some safety reminders this morning to help you stay alert while driving. Honolulu police are searching for a man who robbed a Kailua gas station after threatening a man with a cleaver. Today is Memorial Day Billy V will be live this morning at Ala Moana Beach Park to discuss this year's Shinyo Lantern Floating Ceremony. 

 

 

We have just entered the deadliest time of year on US roadways&mdash;some safety reminders this morning to help you stay alert while driving. Honolulu police are searching for a man who robbed a Kailua gas station after threatening a man with a cleaver. Today is Memorial Day Billy V will be live this morning at Ala Moana Beach Park to discuss this year's Shinyo Lantern Floating Ceremony.&nbsp;
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