First at 4 p.m. (March 19, 2026)

Hundreds of Hawaii Island residents are now going on nearly a full week without power. Days after dangerous floods forced evacuations, the Waialua community is bracing for another stretch of heavy rain. And the trial started today for the attempted murder case of a Maui doctor accused of trying to …

First at 4 p.m. (March 18, 2026)

Supplies were handed out on Hawaii Island, with some residents out of power for days following the storm. Meanwhile, Oahu drivers are dealing with rough roads and growing concerns over vehicle damage. And police are searching for the suspect behind a brazen midday robbery at The Wedding Ring Shop.

First at 4 p.m. (March 17, 2026)

The recent Kona storm left significant damage across the state, including a Kihei condo that got knocked off its foundation. On Oahu, High-rise residents are struggling after severe weather knocked out elevator service. Plus, Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami announced his bid for lieutenant governor.

First at 4 p.m. (March 16, 2026)

Storm assessments continue as coastal areas across the state are covered in debris. Parts of Kihei were decimated by flooding, though the damage didn't stop some businesses from reopening. On Oahu, a Waimanalo farm is struggling to save hundreds of animals after the storm smashed pens, structures, …

First at 4 p.m. (March 13, 2026)

The state is now feeling the full-effects of an intense, multi-day Kona Low storm. First responders are working around the clock with flash flooding prompting several rescues in Honolulu and Central Oahu. We have First Alert team coverage tracking the conditions as the storm crawls down the island …

First at 4 p.m. (March 12, 2026)

The Kona Low is ramping up with more rainfall and stronger winds, and the most intense storm activity is still ahead of us. Kamehameha Schools has postponed its 106th Annual Song Contest. And the Rainbow Wahine are moving on in the Big West Tournament after an overtime win against Cal State Fullert…

First at 4 p.m. (March 11, 2026)

Our HNN team is tracking the storm and impacts across the state on this First Alert Weather Day. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has reopened parts of Kilauea summit following eruption episode.  A wall collapsed in Windward Oahu killing a construction worker and injuring two others. 

First at 4 p.m. (March 10, 2026)

Emergency crews are addressing flood-prone areas before a powerful storm impacts the state. A warning for the public as lava fountains at Kilauea launch showers of ash and tephra throughout the area. A man whose home caught fire twice in the last eight months has been charged.

First at 4 p.m. (March 9, 2026)

Gov. Josh Green issues an emergency proclamation as homes and businesses still recovering from recent floods brace for another round of severe weather. The man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and brutally stabbing his estranged wife appears in court. An Aina Haina homeowner is taken into custo…

First at 4 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 dolla…