First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 20, 2024)
The bay has called the day! The 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is officially a go, organizers announced Friday morning. The contest is set to begin at 8 a.m. Sunday for its 39th edition dedicated to the North Shore’s legendary waterman. Contest director Liam McNamara said the surf condition…
First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 19, 2024)
Honolulu police released new details in a barricade incident that triggered the evacuation of a busy store Wednesday night. Just after 5 p.m., police responded to reports of a man throwing liquor bottles and damaging property at the Don Quijote store on Kaheka Street.
First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 18, 2024)
More details are emerging about the two Kamaka Air pilots who died in Tuesday’s plane crash near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Their identities have yet to be officially released, but loved ones shared their names with Hawaii News Now: Hiram deFries-Saronitman, 24, and Preston Kaluhiwa, 2…
First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 16, 2024)
Governor Green laid out details of his $21 billion, two-year state budget today. There's money for everything from wildfire prevention to more preschool classes and teachers.
First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 13, 2024)
For the first time in its 103-year history, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands broke ground Friday on a high-rise rental apartment. It'll be at the former Stadium Bowl-O-Drome site in Moiliili.
First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 12, 2024)
Sydni Kobayashi said her family is experiencing “mixed and overwhelming feelings of exhaustion, devastation, and betrayal” after her sister was found alive and safe. On Nov. 8, Hannah Kobayashi caught a flight from Maui to Los Angeles with plans to go to New York City to visit her aunt, but she fai…
First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 11, 2024)
The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING for all leeward areas that will last until 6 p.m. on Thursday. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warni…
First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 10, 2024)
Honolulu's Mayor chooses Central Oahu to be the site of the island's next landfill.
First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 6, 2024)
A Honolulu cold case murder that was recently solved is getting national attention nearly one year after the suspect died in Oh-Triple-C.
First at 4 p.m. (Dec. 5, 2024)
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California this morning, prompting evacuations and leaving some homes and businesses a mess.