Court-side excitement, big giveaways and island traditions. On today's show, learn how to score a free roundtrip to Japan at Hawaii's largest pickleball tournament, then preview the upcoming Hoomau Koolau La Hoihoi Ea festival.

Court-side excitement, big giveaways and island traditions. On today's show, learn how to score a free roundtrip to Japan at Hawaii's largest pickleball tournament, then preview the upcoming Hoomau Koolau La Hoihoi Ea festival.

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.

HI Now Daily

HI Now Daily (July 29, 2026)

A 22-year-old man is in critical condition after crashing into two telephone poles on Oahu's North Shore. Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a crash left a man with life-threatening injuries on Sand Island Access Road. And Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was the infectious disease expert during the COVID pandemic, refused to answer lawmakers questions during a fiery hearing on Capitol Hill today.

A 22-year-old man is in critical condition after crashing into two telephone poles on Oahu's North Shore. Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a crash left a man with life-threatening injuries on Sand Island Access Road. And Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was the infectious disease expert during the COVID pandemic, refused to answer lawmakers questions during a fiery hearing on Capitol Hill today.

This Is Now (July 29, 2026)

A multi-million-dollar plan is being made to restore one of Maui's most famous beaches. We'll tell you the controversy that is surrounding this. Plus, missiles were fired at American troops overnight. Howard Dicus will tell us what we know about Iran's attempt at a surprise attack in this morning's business news. More frustration for hundreds of workers in downtown Honolulu as TOPA Tower is still without power; we'll tell you what we know on this. 



 

A multi-million-dollar plan is being made to restore one of Maui's most famous beaches. We'll tell you the controversy that is surrounding this. Plus, missiles were fired at American troops overnight. Howard Dicus will tell us what we know about Iran's attempt at a surprise attack in this morning's business news. More frustration for hundreds of workers in downtown Honolulu as TOPA Tower is still without power; we'll tell you what we know on this.&nbsp; 
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 29, 2026)

The search is on for a hit-and-run driver after a crash on Sand Island Access Road left a driver critically injured. Maui police arrested three teens in connection with a large brawl at a Kaanapali resort. On Oahu, ocean safety officials are monitoring high surf along east-facing shores from weakening Fausto.

The search is on for a hit-and-run driver after a crash on Sand Island Access Road left a driver critically injured. Maui police arrested three teens in connection with a large brawl at a Kaanapali resort. On Oahu, ocean safety officials are monitoring high surf along east-facing shores from weakening Fausto.

HI Now Daily (July 29, 2026)

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