Surf, culture, and community. On today’s show, we preview the Honua Finals, bringing top high school surfers from Hawaiʻi and around the world to Ala Moana Bowls, plus day one of the 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention with workshops, hula, the Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace, and an afterparty.

Surf, culture, and community. On today&rsquo;s show, we preview the Honua Finals, bringing top high school surfers from Hawaiʻi and around the world to Ala Moana Bowls, plus day one of the 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention with workshops, hula, the Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace, and an afterparty.

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 20, 2026)

A deadly crash on Hawaii Island shut down a portion of Highway 11 in Volcano during the rush hour commute. A Pukalani man remains hospitalized and faces multiple charges after police said he broke into a hostel, drove toward officers and bit one on the wrist. The phased closure of Hawaii's longest running homeless village is moving forward.

A deadly crash on Hawaii Island shut down a portion of Highway 11 in Volcano during the rush hour commute. A Pukalani man remains hospitalized and faces multiple charges after police said he broke into a hostel, drove toward officers and bit one on the wrist. The phased closure of Hawaii's longest running homeless village is moving forward.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 20, 2026)

The Army identified two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian missile and drone attacks, one with a Hawaii connection. Residents in a tight-knit Makakilo neighborhood are heartbroken after an early morning fire kills an elderly man. What students and families need to know as a new school year approaches with a new cell phone ban on Hawaii public school campuses.

The Army identified two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian missile and drone attacks, one with a Hawaii connection. Residents in a tight-knit Makakilo neighborhood are heartbroken after an early morning fire kills an elderly man. What students and families need to know as a new school year approaches with a new cell phone ban on Hawaii public school campuses.

First at 4 p.m. (July 20, 2026)

An Army soldier from Ewa Beach is one of two U.S. service members who were killed in Jordan over the weekend during an attack from Iran. Honolulu Police are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery at a convenience store in Kalihi early this morning. And a man who was found unconscious inside a burning building this morning in Makakilo has died.

An Army soldier from Ewa Beach is one of two U.S. service members who were killed in Jordan over the weekend during an attack from Iran. Honolulu Police are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery at a convenience store in Kalihi early this morning. And a man who was found unconscious inside a burning building this morning in Makakilo has died.

HI Now Daily (July 20, 2026)

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