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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.

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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 17, 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)

With Hawaii's primary election approaching Aug. 8, state and city election officials are urging voters to watch for their mail ballots, follow ballot instructions closely and return ballots early.

Voters have until 7 p.m. Aug. 8 to return their voted ballot to their County Elections Division by:
Mail using the pre-addressed, postage-paid return envelope.
Ballot drop box within their county.
Voting in person at a voter service center.

Click here for a full guide, including what to do first and common mistakes to avoid.

With Hawaii's primary election approaching Aug. 8, state and city election officials are urging voters to watch for their mail ballots, follow ballot instructions closely and return ballots early.
Voters have until 7 p.m. Aug. 8 to return their voted ballot to their County Elections Division by:
<ul>
<li>Mail using the pre-addressed, postage-paid return envelope.</li>
<li>Ballot drop box within their county.</li>
<li>Voting in person at a voter service center.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/07/18/what-know-about-hawaiis-primary-election-ballots-voting-centers-results/">Click here for a full guide, including what to do first and common mistakes to avoid.</a>

What to know about Hawaii’s primary election: Ballots, voting centers, results

The Trump Administration is taking action after the President's speech on election integrity yesterday. Here at home, Hawaii elections officials are defending the security and integrity of voting in Hawaii, as ballots are already in the mail to voters. And a federal push for deep-sea mining in the pacific ocean is facing pushback from environmentalists. 

The Trump Administration is taking action after the President's speech on election integrity yesterday. Here at home, Hawaii elections officials are defending the security and integrity of voting in Hawaii, as ballots are already in the mail to voters. And a federal push for deep-sea mining in the pacific ocean is facing pushback from environmentalists.&nbsp;

HI Now Daily (July 17, 2026)

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