Health officials are sounding the alarm after a case of mumps was confirmed in Kailua-Kona. An ongoing downtown Honolulu property dispute escalates after power is abruptly shut off for dozens of tenants. The Hawaii Supreme Court's Chief Justice withdraws her initial opinion on a high-profile corruption trial.

Health officials are sounding the alarm after a case of mumps was confirmed in Kailua-Kona. An ongoing downtown Honolulu property dispute escalates after power is abruptly shut off for dozens of tenants. The Hawaii Supreme Court's Chief Justice withdraws her initial opinion on a high-profile corruption trial.

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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Latest updates on charges for the woman accused of throwing boiling bleach on her husband, what the prosecutors decided and where the case stands now. Find out why a popular chia seed product is being pulled from shelves in stores and what to check on the package before you use it. 

Latest updates on charges for the woman accused of throwing boiling bleach on her husband, what the prosecutors decided and where the case stands now. Find out why a popular chia seed product is being pulled from shelves in stores and what to check on the package before you use it.&nbsp;

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 25, 2026)

The FBI rescued eight Oahu teenagers who were at risk of human-trafficking. Latest update on the man who allegedly threw an explosive device that detonated in Kakaako.  A Hilo brawl that occurred earlier this week involving nearly 50 people. 

The FBI rescued eight Oahu teenagers who were at risk of human-trafficking. Latest update on the man who allegedly threw an explosive device that detonated in Kakaako.&nbsp; A Hilo brawl that occurred earlier this week involving nearly 50 people.&nbsp;

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 24, 2026)

House lawmakers have introduced a bill to toughen penalties for assaults against education workers and sports officials. Plus, a fire station on Hawaii Island will have limited emergency response capabilities due to a supervisor shortage.

House lawmakers have introduced a bill to toughen penalties for assaults against education workers and sports officials. Plus, a fire station on Hawaii Island will have limited emergency response capabilities due to a supervisor shortage.

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