Local music and Hawaiian culture take center stage today. Hear a live performance from Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Izik as he shares what’s next for KŌWĀ, plus a look ahead to the Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival at the Blaisdell.

Local music and Hawaiian culture take center stage today. Hear a live performance from Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Izik as he shares what&rsquo;s next for KŌWĀ, plus a look ahead to the Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival at the Blaisdell.

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.

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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 (July 16, 2026)

Three Maui police officers were injured yesterday, during a Wailuku burglary investigation after a suspect allegedly drove at them and resisted arrest. In Waikiki, Honolulu police charged 55-year-old Batarti Gabbard with custodial interference after investigators say he approached children and wrote down their names. Plus, a new Hawaii law gives victims of harmful AI-generated deepfakes new legal options as lawmakers move to curb AI misuse.

Three Maui police officers were injured yesterday, during a Wailuku burglary investigation after a suspect allegedly drove at them and resisted arrest. In Waikiki, Honolulu police charged 55-year-old Batarti Gabbard with custodial interference after investigators say he approached children and wrote down their names. Plus, a new Hawaii law gives victims of harmful AI-generated deepfakes new legal options as lawmakers move to curb AI misuse.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (July 18, 2026)

A Japanese liquified natural gas company takes another step toward building a new $2 billion plant on Oahu, drawing concerns and pushback. A man has been charged with custodial interference after he allegedly approached multiple children at a Waikiki hotel pool. More than 100 million people are under dangerous air quality alerts due to thick, choking smoke from Canadian wildfires.

 

A Japanese liquified natural gas company takes another step toward building a new $2 billion plant on Oahu, drawing concerns and pushback. A man has been charged with custodial interference after he allegedly approached multiple children at a Waikiki hotel pool. More than 100 million people are under dangerous air quality alerts due to thick, choking smoke from Canadian wildfires.
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First at 4 p.m. (July 17, 2026)

Your weekend plans start here. We’re previewing this Saturday’s Honolulu Night Market, rounding up back-to-school shopping picks at Ka Makana Aliʻi and sharing how you can support North Shore businesses following the recent floods.

Your weekend plans start here. We&rsquo;re previewing this Saturday&rsquo;s Honolulu Night Market, rounding up back-to-school shopping picks at Ka Makana Aliʻi and sharing how you can support North Shore businesses following the recent floods.

HI Now Daily (July 16, 2026)

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