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. (October 13, 2026) 

The sisters of a man shot and killed by an officer in Ocean View say they are planning to sue the Hawaii Police Department. More than a month after a fire crippled Kauai's DMV services, some frustrated residents are flying off-island just to take driver's tests. Plus, Hawaii County has reached a tentative deal to purchase Punaluu Black Sand Beach Park and keep the nearly seven-acre site open to the public.

The sisters of a man shot and killed by an officer in Ocean View say they are planning to sue the Hawaii Police Department. More than a month after a fire crippled Kauai's DMV services, some frustrated residents are flying off-island just to take driver's tests. Plus, Hawaii County has reached a tentative deal to purchase Punaluu Black Sand Beach Park and keep the nearly seven-acre site open to the public.

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

Hawaiʻi residents are facing rising costs on everything from gas to groceries. Hawaiʻi Foodbank CEO and President Amy Miller said more people are seeking food assistance — many for the first time — with demand now exceeding levels seen during the height of the pandemic.

Economist Paul Brewbaker said Hawaiʻi residents are spending 50% more on groceries compared to two years ago. He said a barrage of biological and policy shocks — like avian flu, the pandemic recovery, Maui wildfires, wars and tariffs — has pushed prices out of reach for many household budgets.

Hawaiʻi residents are facing rising costs on everything from gas to groceries.&nbsp;Hawaiʻi Foodbank CEO and President Amy Miller said more people are seeking food assistance &mdash; many for the first time &mdash; with demand now exceeding levels seen during the height of the pandemic.
Economist Paul Brewbaker said Hawaiʻi residents are spending 50% more on groceries compared to two years ago.&nbsp;He said a barrage of biological and policy shocks &mdash; like avian flu, the pandemic recovery, Maui wildfires, wars and tariffs &mdash; has pushed prices out of reach for many household budgets.

Spotlight Now: From gas to groceries, Hawaii families hit by rising costs

Rock history, screen legends and island mentorship. Today on HI Now Daily Andy Morris shares stories from Bowie and the Stones sessions, and Rena Owen talks ICAN workshops empowering local film talent.

Rock history, screen legends and island mentorship. Today on HI Now Daily Andy Morris shares stories from Bowie and the Stones sessions, and Rena Owen talks ICAN workshops empowering local film talent.

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