Big dreams, new beginnings and weekend finds. Meet an adoptable puppy, learn how Aikahi Elementary is working toward a pavilion for keiki and get a look at Keala Designs ahead of Puuhonua Makeke in Waimanalo.

Big dreams, new beginnings and weekend finds. Meet an adoptable puppy, learn how Aikahi Elementary is working toward a pavilion for keiki and get a look at Keala Designs ahead of Puuhonua Makeke in Waimanalo.

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 (November 12, 2026)

On Sunrise: A rare nationwide ground stop disrupts travel, raising questions about Hawaii flights and what to expect this weekend. A look at recent Democratic victories and what they could mean for immigrants and working-class families. And two months after Hurricane Lowell, Kauai faces the next phase of storm recovery.

On Sunrise: A rare nationwide ground stop disrupts travel, raising questions about Hawaii flights and what to expect this weekend. A look at recent Democratic victories and what they could mean for immigrants and working-class families. And two months after Hurricane Lowell, Kauai faces the next phase of storm recovery.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (November 14, 2026)

Former Honolulu police chief Louis Kealoha is no longer in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons. He finished the custody part of his sentence in May, but still owes money for his crimes. Plus, a closure on the H-1 Freeway early Friday morning sent traffic spilling onto surrounding streets, leaving drivers frustrated and raising questions about Honolulu’s ability to keep people moving during emergencies.

Former Honolulu police chief Louis Kealoha is no longer in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons. He finished the custody part of his sentence in May, but still owes money for his crimes. Plus, a closure on the H-1 Freeway early Friday morning sent traffic spilling onto surrounding streets, leaving drivers frustrated and raising questions about Honolulu&rsquo;s ability to keep people moving during emergencies.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (November 13, 2026)

A major communications outage forces the FAA to issue a rare nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports. An hours-long closure on the H-1 freeway sends the morning gridlock into nearby side streets and renewing concerns about infrastructure and emergency planning. And a Hawaii Island man has been charged in the killing of his 3-month old infant son.

A major communications outage forces the FAA to issue a rare nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports. An hours-long closure on the H-1 freeway sends the morning gridlock into nearby side streets and renewing concerns about infrastructure and emergency planning. And a Hawaii Island man has been charged in the killing of his 3-month old infant son.

HI Now Daily (November 12, 2026)

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