New music, a Tokyo-inspired cafe and community celebrations. Renowned ukulele artist Brittni Paiva shares a live performance ahead of her first album release in 14 years, and we explore exclusive bites across Ward Village during the annual Taste of Ward.

New music, a Tokyo-inspired cafe and community celebrations. Renowned ukulele artist Brittni Paiva shares a live performance ahead of her first album release in 14 years, and we explore exclusive bites across Ward Village during the annual Taste of Ward.

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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 (September 17, 2026)

An investigation is underway on Oahu after an overnight stabbing at Bar 35. Meanwhile, fumes detected shortly after takeoff forced a Delta flight to divert to Honolulu last night. Plus, Honolulu police are searching for a driver following a hit-and-run crash in Waianae that left a motorcyclist critically injured.

An investigation is underway on Oahu after an overnight stabbing at Bar 35. Meanwhile, fumes detected shortly after takeoff forced a Delta flight to divert to Honolulu last night. Plus, Honolulu police are searching for a driver following a hit-and-run crash in Waianae that left a motorcyclist critically injured.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (September 20, 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;

HI Now Daily (September 17, 2026)

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