The early afternoon commute slowed to a crawl at the H-1 and H-2 merge. Parts of Hilo were under water restrictions all day. Plus, major changes led to frustrated Hawaiian and Alaska Air customers at the airport. 

The early afternoon commute slowed to a crawl at the H-1 and H-2 merge. Parts of Hilo were under water restrictions all day. Plus, major changes led to frustrated Hawaiian and Alaska Air customers at the airport.&nbsp;

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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (April 21, 2026) 

Live music and local impact. Rising artist Jenny Yim performs original songs ahead of her opening set for Tavana. Plus, a closer look at Hawai‘i public school success stories and how students are thriving. Then, how a benefit concert is supporting families affected by flooding.

Live music and local impact. Rising artist Jenny Yim performs original songs ahead of her opening set for Tavana. Plus, a closer look at Hawai&lsquo;i public school success stories and how students are thriving. Then, how a benefit concert is supporting families affected by flooding.

HI Now Daily (April 22, 2026)

Major changes now in effect with the Hawaiian Airlines online system. A fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is holding for now, but tensions remain high in the region. And a new landfill proposal is being met with skepticism some by local lawmakers. 

Major changes now in effect with the Hawaiian Airlines online system. A fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is holding for now, but tensions remain high in the region. And a new landfill proposal is being met with skepticism some by local lawmakers.&nbsp;

This Is Now (April 22, 2026)

A 32-year-old man is fighting for his life this morning after being pinned under a vehicle in a collision in Waipahu. A major traffic-safety expansion is on the verge of failing at the state Capitol. Plus, the Police Commission has narrowed the field to six candidates in the search for Honolulu’s next police chief.

A 32-year-old man is fighting for his life this morning after being pinned under a vehicle in a collision in Waipahu. A major traffic-safety expansion is on the verge of failing at the state Capitol. Plus, the Police Commission has narrowed the field to six candidates in the search for Honolulu&rsquo;s next police chief.

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