On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, MMA fighter Llima-Lei Macfarlane stops by the studio to talk about how she’s empowering other women.  Plus, where you can get your hands on a giant bag of a popular brand of chips.

On today&rsquo;s episode of HI Now Daily, MMA fighter Llima-Lei Macfarlane stops by the studio to talk about how she&rsquo;s empowering other women.&nbsp; Plus, where you can get your hands on a giant bag of a popular brand of chips.

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 (October 16, 2025)

Questions are being raised about Hawaii's inmate furlough program and why the state is now launching a review. A popular fast-food chain teamed up with a local nonprofit to help keiki fall in love with reading. Former U.S. Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa has died at age 74; we look at her decades-long career and lasting impact on Hawaii politics.

Questions are being raised about Hawaii's inmate furlough program and why the state is now launching a review. A popular fast-food chain teamed up with a local nonprofit to help keiki fall in love with reading. Former U.S. Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa has died at age 74; we look at her decades-long career and lasting impact on Hawaii politics.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (March 7, 2026) 

A Maui family that survived the 2023 wildfires is moving into a new home after losing all of their belongings in the tragedy. Plus, Luxury retail company Saks Global announced Friday it is closing multiple stores across the country, including Neiman Marcus in Ala Moana Center.

A Maui family that survived the 2023 wildfires is moving into a new home after losing all of their belongings in the tragedy. Plus, Luxury retail company Saks Global announced Friday it is closing multiple stores across the country, including Neiman Marcus in Ala Moana Center.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (March 6, 2026)

A city-wide stabbing spree has left one woman dead and another in critical in condition. Former U.S. Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa died at age 74, a look at her decades-long career and her lasting impact on Hawaii politics. And progress in the ongoing legal push to sort out the multi-billion dollar Maui Wildfire settlement.

A city-wide stabbing spree has left one woman dead and another in critical in condition. Former U.S. Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa died at age 74, a look at her decades-long career and her lasting impact on Hawaii politics. And progress in the ongoing legal push to sort out the multi-billion dollar Maui Wildfire settlement.

HI Now Daily (October 16, 2025)

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