Local events and live entertainment are taking the spotlight today. We’re getting the details on an upcoming Puʻuhonua Mākeke, enjoying a live performance and previewing Kailua’s Fall Fest.

Local events and live entertainment are taking the spotlight today. We&rsquo;re getting the details on an upcoming Puʻuhonua Mākeke, enjoying a live performance and previewing Kailua&rsquo;s Fall Fest.

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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.

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HI Now Daily (September 16, 2026)

A 15-year-old boy remains hospitalized in serious condition following an early morning shooting in Hālawa as police continue searching for the masked gunman. Meanwhile, a judge has denied a new trial for Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig after his attempted manslaughter conviction. Plus, family, state leaders, and community members gathered for a final farewell to reflect on the life and enduring legacy of former Governor George Ariyoshi. 

A 15-year-old boy remains hospitalized in serious condition following an early morning shooting in Hālawa as police continue searching for the masked gunman. Meanwhile, a judge has denied a new trial for Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig after his attempted manslaughter conviction. Plus, family, state leaders, and community members gathered for a final farewell to reflect on the life and enduring legacy of former Governor George Ariyoshi.&nbsp;

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (September 19, 2026) 

Hawaii’s Supreme Court is considering whether wrongful conviction exonerees can collect compensation from the state and also seek damages in federal court. Plus, a West Maui nonprofit that teaches keiki ocean safety and environmental stewardship is assessing tens of thousands of dollars in damage after back-to-back storms battered its facilities and “floating classroom.”

Hawaii&rsquo;s Supreme Court is considering whether wrongful conviction exonerees can collect compensation from the state and also seek damages in federal court. Plus,&nbsp;a West Maui nonprofit that teaches keiki ocean safety and environmental stewardship is assessing tens of thousands of dollars in damage after back-to-back storms battered its facilities and &ldquo;floating classroom.&rdquo;

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 18, 2026)

The casket carrying the late former Gov. George Ariyoshi arrived at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Friday morning, following an escort led by the Honolulu Police Department from Nuʻuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Meanwhile, on Kauai, a single mother of two needs help after Hurricane Lowell ruined her Haena home.

The casket carrying the late former Gov. George Ariyoshi arrived at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Friday morning, following an escort led by the Honolulu Police Department from Nuʻuanu Memorial Park &amp; Mortuary. Meanwhile, on Kauai, a single mother of two needs help after Hurricane Lowell ruined her Haena home.

HI Now Daily (September 16, 2026)

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