Hawaii lawmakers say the cost of living remains the top priority this legislative session, but the two parties are approaching solutions from different angles. Meanwhile, police are investigating after skeletal remains were discovered in Manoa.

Hawaii lawmakers say the cost of living remains the top priority this legislative session, but the two parties are approaching solutions from different angles. Meanwhile, police are investigating after skeletal remains were discovered in Manoa.

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.

Hawaii News Now

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (January 22, 2026)

An Oahu dentist is picking up the pieces of his business after a fire destroyed it Wednesday night. Police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a 33-year-old allegedly threw boiling bleach on her husband at Schofield Barracks. And forecasters are tracking a massive winter storm that could impact more than half of the U.S. this weekend. 

An Oahu dentist is picking up the pieces of his business after a fire destroyed it Wednesday night. Police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a 33-year-old allegedly threw boiling bleach on her husband at Schofield Barracks. And forecasters are tracking a massive winter storm that could impact more than half of the U.S. this weekend.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (January 22, 2026)

On this episode of HI Now Daily, Rachel is live in Waikiki, sipping her way through Kō Hana Rum’s newest tasting experience. Plus, back in the studio, Kainoa steps out of his comfort zone with a dance lesson from Aloha Ballroom Company.

On this episode of HI Now Daily, Rachel is live in Waikiki, sipping her way through Kō Hana Rum&rsquo;s newest tasting experience. Plus, back in the studio, Kainoa steps out of his comfort zone with a dance lesson from Aloha Ballroom Company.

HI Now Daily (January 22, 2026)

Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a woman allegedly threw boiling bleach at her husband at Schofield Barracks. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on charges of kidnapping after police say he assaulted a woman in Kailua yesterday morning. And the Honolulu Police Department is defending why it only made 2 arrests for the illegal aerial fireworks on New Year's Eve after repeated warnings about crackdowns. 

Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a woman allegedly threw boiling bleach at her husband at Schofield Barracks. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on charges of kidnapping after police say he assaulted a woman in Kailua yesterday morning. And the Honolulu Police Department is defending why it only made 2 arrests for the illegal aerial fireworks on New Year's Eve after repeated warnings about crackdowns.&nbsp;

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (January 22, 2026)

In 1 playlist(s)

Hawaii News Now

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips