From first-time strummers to seasoned strings, KoAloha Ukulele has been handcrafting instruments in Hawaii since 1995. Now, the family-owned shop is sharing how it began - and how it's continued to grow with support from First Hawaiian Bank. Plus, learn how you can enter to win a $100 gift card!

From first-time strummers to seasoned strings, KoAloha Ukulele has been handcrafting instruments in Hawaii since 1995. Now, the family-owned shop is sharing how it began - and how it's continued to grow with support from First Hawaiian Bank. Plus, learn how you can enter to win a $100 gift card!

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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 (May 22, 2026)

No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about seven miles to the east-southeast of Honaunau in the South Kona area of Hawaii Island.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 9:46 p.m. It was centered about 3.7 miles east-southeast of the Honaunau-Napoopoo area along the western flank of Mauna Loa, at a depth of 14 miles.

A second, weaker magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred six minutes later, just to the northwest of the first about 13 miles beneath the surface.

No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about seven miles to the east-southeast of Honaunau in the South Kona area of Hawaii Island.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 9:46 p.m. It was centered about 3.7 miles east-southeast of the Honaunau-Napoopoo area along the western flank of Mauna Loa, at a depth of 14 miles.
A second, weaker magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred six minutes later, just to the northwest of the first about 13 miles beneath the surface.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake on Hawaii island shakes the state; no tsunami generated

Honolulu Police Department veteran Mike Lambert reacts to being passed over for chief despite overwhelming public and union support. The U.S. Coast Guard searches for a missing fisherman off Oahu's Waianae coast. A Waimea fire destroys a vacant home and damages a nearby gym.

Honolulu Police Department veteran Mike Lambert reacts to being passed over for chief despite overwhelming public and union support. The U.S. Coast Guard searches for a missing fisherman off Oahu's Waianae coast. A Waimea fire destroys a vacant home and damages a nearby gym.

First at 4 p.m. (May 22, 2026)

Former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence for personal reasons, the fourth cabinet member to depart the Trump Administration in recent weeks. After this historic wet season, NOAA forecasters say Hawaii should prepare for an above average number of hurricanes. And as many Hawaii properties are damaged by falling trees, experts say the biggest risk is a fast-growing species introduced to Hawaii more than a century ago.

Former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence for personal reasons, the fourth cabinet member to depart the Trump Administration in recent weeks. After this historic wet season, NOAA forecasters say Hawaii should prepare for an above average number of hurricanes. And as many Hawaii properties are damaged by falling trees, experts say the biggest risk is a fast-growing species introduced to Hawaii more than a century ago.

HI Now Daily (May 22, 2026)

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