Sweet local favorites, community connections and game-day plans. We are previewing UH football with family ticket packages, checking out Hawaiian Happy Cakes available at the Made in Hawaii Festival, and learning how to build pride in business at the upcoming Rainbow Town Hall.

Sweet local favorites, community connections and game-day plans. We are previewing UH football with family ticket packages, checking out Hawaiian Happy Cakes available at the Made in Hawaii Festival, and learning how to build pride in business at the upcoming Rainbow Town Hall.

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

HI Now Daily celebrates the best things about living in Hawaii. We highlight food, fashion, events, and activities to do with the whole family, or just that special someone. The show tells local stories about island businesses and offers discounts and deals that make listening worth your while. 

HI Now Daily celebrates the best things about living in Hawaii. We highlight food, fashion, events, and activities to do with the whole family, or just that special someone. The show tells local stories about island businesses and offers discounts and deals that make listening worth your while.

HI Now Daily

HI Now Daily (August 21, 2026)

A man will not be put on trial for allegedly killing his grandparents three years ago. The Honolulu Zoo has re-opened two exhibits that have now been fully upgraded and are preparing in case we get pandas from China. Plus, an effort to raise money for science, engineering and math programs across Maui County has taken place.

A man will not be put on trial for allegedly killing his grandparents three years ago. The Honolulu Zoo has re-opened two exhibits that have now been fully upgraded and are preparing in case we get pandas from China. Plus, an effort to raise money for science, engineering and math programs across Maui County has taken place.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (Sept. 2, 2026)

The Maui Police Department has released the name of a veteran officer under investigation for sexual assault. Meanwhile, an animal rights group is demanding the release of captive dolphins following the sale of Sea Life Park. Plus, more than three years after Skyline's first ride, Honolulu's rail system has reached a new ridership record. 

The Maui Police Department has released the name of a veteran officer under investigation for sexual assault. Meanwhile, an animal rights group is demanding the release of captive dolphins following the sale of Sea Life Park. Plus, more than three years after Skyline's first ride, Honolulu's rail system has reached a new ridership record.&nbsp;

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 1, 2026)

Weekend plans are packed with local culture, exquisite flavors and game-day rewards. Today on HI Now Daily, discover custom creations at the upcoming Okinawan Festival, secure tickets to a fantasy-themed culinary gala and learn how to score free fries during the UH college football season.

Weekend plans are packed with local culture, exquisite flavors and game-day rewards. Today on HI Now Daily, discover custom creations at the upcoming Okinawan Festival, secure tickets to a fantasy-themed culinary gala and learn how to score free fries during the UH college football season.

HI Now Daily (August 21, 2026)

In 2 playlist(s)

Hawaii News Now

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips