Music, sweet treats, and community giving. On today’s show catch a throwback Hoʻolauleʻa concert celebrating 25 years of Native Hawaiian Convention, plus $1 mini flight cones for National Ice Cream Day and Finance Factors’ Charity Breakfast supporting local families.

Music, sweet treats, and community giving. On today&rsquo;s show catch a throwback Hoʻolauleʻa concert celebrating 25 years of Native Hawaiian Convention, plus $1 mini flight cones for National Ice Cream Day and Finance Factors&rsquo; Charity Breakfast supporting local families.

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.

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HI Now Daily (July 15, 2026)

Residents in Kakaako express concern over how the upcoming rail construction will impact them. Hear what they had to say and HART's response. Hawaii Army soldiers in Wahiawa have been struggling without air conditioning for nearly a week. We'll tell you why and how much longer this is expected to last. Giant pandas could potentially be the newest addition to the Honolulu Zoo. We'll tell you how close we are to a deal with China.



 

Residents in Kakaako express concern over how the upcoming rail construction will impact them. Hear what they had to say and HART's response. Hawaii Army soldiers in Wahiawa have been struggling without air conditioning for nearly a week. We'll tell you why and how much longer this is expected to last. Giant pandas could potentially be the newest addition to the Honolulu Zoo. We'll tell you how close we are to a deal with China. 
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 16, 2026)

Former Honolulu police sergeant Darren Cachola is asking taxpayers to fund his legal defense as he faces a civil rights class-action lawsuit stemming from DUI arrests made without evidence. Plus, Kauai Police Department leaders faced tough questions from the north shore community over their handling of the multi-day manhunt for murder suspect William “Billy” Sinclair. Meanwhile, Honolulu may soon become home to giant pandas.

Former Honolulu police sergeant Darren Cachola is asking taxpayers to fund his legal defense as he faces a civil rights class-action lawsuit stemming from DUI arrests made without evidence. Plus, Kauai Police Department leaders faced tough questions from the north shore community over their handling of the multi-day manhunt for murder suspect William &ldquo;Billy&rdquo; Sinclair. Meanwhile, Honolulu may soon become home to giant pandas.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 15, 2026)

Honolulu taxpayers will pay for a controversial former HPD officer's legal defense as the police commission determines he is entitled to taxpayer funded counsel. Hawaii now has a confirmed case of the food-borne illness causing a stomach churning outbreak across the continent. And a Hawaii green-card holder accused of illegally sending large amounts of money to Iran has pleaded guilty. 

Honolulu taxpayers will pay for a controversial former HPD officer's legal defense as the police commission determines he is entitled to taxpayer funded counsel. Hawaii now has a confirmed case of the food-borne illness causing a stomach churning outbreak across the continent. And a Hawaii green-card holder accused of illegally sending large amounts of money to Iran has pleaded guilty.&nbsp;

HI Now Daily (July 15, 2026)

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