Amid a staggering rise in traffic deaths-- city leaders explore different safety measures across Oahu's roads. The Maui community comes together to celebrate the life of councilwoman Tasha Kama. And President Trump signs a bill to compel the justice department to release the Epstein files. 

Amid a staggering rise in traffic deaths-- city leaders explore different safety measures across Oahu's roads. The Maui community comes together to celebrate the life of councilwoman Tasha Kama. And President Trump signs a bill to compel the justice department to release the Epstein files.&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;

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. (November 19, 2025)

The Onipa'a Peace March begins in honor of Queen Lili'uokalani's 1893 overthrow. Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente nurses and workers plan to walk off the job, joining thousands more in California. Police determine a possible factor in a fatal overnight crash that killed one driver and injured another.

The Onipa'a Peace March begins in honor of Queen Lili'uokalani's 1893 overthrow. Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente nurses and workers plan to walk off the job, <a></a>joining thousands more in California. Police determine a possible factor in a fatal overnight crash that killed one driver and injured another.

This Is Now (January 16, 2026)

Another nurses strike is on the horizon. We'll tell you the demands and claims against Kaiser and how it'll impact operations. Lawmakers are suggesting a new move to reduce traffic deaths. How about putting drivers to the test again? A 12-year-old raises more than $110,000 to honor Pearl Harbor. Casey Lund is live there this morning to explain how.

Another nurses strike is on the horizon. We'll tell you the demands and claims against Kaiser and how it'll impact operations. Lawmakers are suggesting a new move to reduce traffic deaths. How about putting drivers to the test again? A 12-year-old raises more than $110,000 to honor Pearl Harbor. Casey Lund is live there this morning to explain how.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (January 16, 2026)

On Hawaii Island, sources say a man in his 20s has died after a head-on collision in Hilo. Meanwhile, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority began a series of statewide workshops Thursday as it prepares to take over management of the mountain.

On Hawaii Island, sources say a man in his 20s has died after a head-on collision in Hilo. Meanwhile, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority began a series of statewide workshops Thursday as it prepares to take over management of the mountain.

First at 4 p.m. (November 19, 2025)

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