A big name celebrity chef is in our studio right now! See what Chef Shota is cooking up in the HI Now Daily kitchen.  Plus, we’re live in Hawaiʻi Kai sampling spooky drinks just in time for Halloween.

A big name celebrity chef is in our studio right now! See what Chef Shota is cooking up in the HI Now Daily kitchen.&nbsp; Plus, we&rsquo;re live in Hawaiʻi Kai sampling spooky drinks just in time for Halloween.

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.

Hawaii News Now

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 (October 28, 2025)

President Trump touched on a wide range of topics in his State of the Union address, but it's one contentious moment from last night's speech that the President is weighing in on today. A military officer from Windward Oahu testified in his own defense at his trial for attempted sexual enticement of a 14-year-old girl. And fresh warnings about a street drug causing more deaths in Hawaii than fatal car crashes. 

President Trump touched on a wide range of topics in his State of the Union address, but it's one contentious moment from last night's speech that the President is weighing in on today. A military officer from Windward Oahu testified in his own defense at his trial for attempted sexual enticement of a 14-year-old girl. And fresh warnings about a street drug causing more deaths in Hawaii than fatal car crashes.&nbsp;

This Is Now (February 25, 2026)

A change in trends for the deadly drug fentanyl. We hear from local leaders on what's happening on our streets. Iolani School is responding to a list that was circulated by students that contained crude sexual references. The disciplinary action school officials are taking. The Hawaii Restaurant Association's Food Service Expo kicks off today. Casey Lund is live this morning with what this event means for the local industry. 

 

 

A change in trends for the deadly drug fentanyl. We hear from local leaders on what's happening on our streets. Iolani School is responding to a list that was circulated by students that contained crude sexual references. The disciplinary action school officials are taking. The Hawaii Restaurant Association's Food Service Expo kicks off today. Casey Lund is live this morning with what this event means for the local industry.&nbsp;
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (February 25, 2026)

First responders rushed to free an 82-year-old pinned under an SUV in the Punahou area. High surf and debris keep Hilo beach parks and Bayfront Highway closed. New reactions to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address. 

First responders rushed to free an 82-year-old pinned under an SUV in the Punahou area. High surf and debris keep Hilo beach parks and Bayfront Highway closed. New reactions to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address.&nbsp;

HI Now Daily (October 28, 2025)

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