On this episode of HI Now Daily, we’ve got a special live jazz performance from New York/Tokyo artist Haru Takauchi Quartet, joined by Hawai‘i’s top jazz musicians Robert Shinoda, Noel Okimoto, and Dean Taba. Plus, we hear from the first class of the KĀLELE Media Training Program and how these courses helped sharpen their media skills while uplifting the stories that shape our state.

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we&rsquo;ve got a special live jazz performance from New York/Tokyo artist&nbsp;Haru Takauchi Quartet, joined by Hawai&lsquo;i&rsquo;s top jazz musicians&nbsp;Robert Shinoda, Noel Okimoto, and Dean Taba. Plus, we hear from the first class of the&nbsp;KĀLELE Media Training Program&nbsp;and how these courses&nbsp;helped sharpen&nbsp;their media skills while uplifting the stories that shape our state.

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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 &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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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.

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HI Now Daily (January 27, 2026)

A major crackdown on drugs in Hawaii County. We'll tell you how many pounds of drugs police were able to keep off the streets. Hawaii's solar power capacity is going up. The amount of energy local homeowners are producing with their rooftop systems. And wildlife officials ask for help finding a troubled whale. Where it was last seen and what you can do if you spot it. 

 

 

 

A major crackdown on drugs in Hawaii County. We'll tell you how many pounds of drugs police were able to keep off the streets. Hawaii's solar power capacity is going up. The amount of energy local homeowners are producing with their rooftop systems. And wildlife officials ask for help finding a troubled whale. Where it was last seen and what you can do if you spot it.&nbsp;
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (January 28, 2026)

A multi-car crash on the H-1 Freeway in Aiea claims the life of a young woman. On the Big Island, authorities seize over a thousand pounds of marijuana in a major drug bust. Plus, concerns grow over water catchment systems on Hawaii Island just two days after Kilauea's latest eruption.

A multi-car crash on the H-1 Freeway in Aiea claims the life of a young woman. On the Big Island, authorities seize over a thousand pounds of marijuana in a major drug bust. Plus, concerns grow over water catchment systems on Hawaii Island just two days after Kilauea's latest eruption.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. ( January 27, 2026)

Fresh off his State of the State address, Gov. Josh Green discusses his top priorities for the 2026 legislative session. The governor covered a wide range of topics, including the proposed partnership between Hawaii Pacific Health and HMSA. Green also said he plans to support legislation to prevent federal law enforcement from covering their faces.

The governor also addressed the attorney general’s investigation into an unnamed lawmaker who allegedly took $35,000 in a paper bag. He says he does not know the identity of the lawmaker, or what may have happened. But he is pushing the attorney general to work quickly to release the results of her investigation.

Fresh off his State of the State address, Gov. Josh Green discusses his top priorities for the 2026 legislative session.&nbsp;The governor covered a wide range of topics, including the proposed partnership between Hawaii Pacific Health and HMSA. Green also said he plans to support legislation to prevent federal law enforcement from covering their faces.
The governor also addressed the attorney general&rsquo;s investigation into an unnamed lawmaker who allegedly took $35,000 in a paper bag. He says he does not know the identity of the lawmaker, or what may have happened. But he is pushing the attorney general to work quickly to release the results of her investigation.

HI Now Daily (January 27, 2026)

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