



First at 4 p.m. (January 16, 2026)
Thousands march to Iolani Palace, honoring nearly 133 years since the illegal overthrow of the monarchy. Honolulu police issue a dozen citations during the department's latest e-bike crackdown. New affordable housing is scheduled to open near Ala Moana.

First at 4 p.m. (January 15, 2026)
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees announced their plans for a strike for the second time in three months. Hawaii Republicans and a housing developer call for action during a heated discussion about housing costs. Police continue searching for a gunman after a 22-year-old man was hospitalized.

First at 4 p.m. (January 14, 2026)
Starting next school year, Honolulu police officers will be placed at several Oahu campuses for a new pilot program. Two Hawaii County police officers are facing criminal charges appeared before a judge. A former Hawaii resident who self deported last year over a decades-old conviction is now fight…

First at 4 p.m. (January 13, 2026)
The Maui Police Department releases new details on a fatal officer-involved shooting in Wailuku. Hawaii's medical community speaks out against a proposed partnership. An avian influenza case is confirmed on Kauai.

First at 4 p.m. (January 12, 2026)
The city's planning department reconsiders the permit for a controversial gondola project on Oahu's North Shore. A new series of statewide workshops aim to gather input on Mauna Kea's future. The man accused of an officer-involved shooting in Kalihi pleads guilty to two federal charges.

First at 4 p.m. (January 9, 2026)
A man is dead after allegedly opening fire at Maui police; what led to the fatal encounter. There have now been three robberies involving machetes on Oahu in two days. And more than 200 healthcare workers at a Honolulu rehab center are rallying for a new contract.

First at 4:30 p.m. (January 8, 2025)
Cybersecurity experts say there's a rise of AI-driven online fraud in Hawaii with cases expected to jump as much as 30%. We break down new warning signs and tips to help you protect your money. A man is behind bars after allegedly attacking another man with a bat outside a Target store. And Hawaii'…

First at 4 p.m. (January 7, 2026)
Leaders of HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health lay out their vision for a historic merger. A Hawaii Island couple is accused of sexually assaulting two teenagers last year. And the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands wants to explore geothermal energy.

First at 4 p.m. (January 6, 2026)
The serial road rage driver accused in an attack in Kakaako back in May changes his plea. Attorneys for the Maui doctor who allegedly tried to kill his wife on a hiking trail want his case thrown out. And amid a lawsuit over its admissions policy, how much would Kamehameha Schools have to spend to …

First at 4 p.m. (January 5, 2026)
Our HNN First Alert Weather team is watching that Kona low that could bring more heavy rains and thunderstorms. Honolulu police and state law enforcement release the final numbers from their joint New Year's Eve illegal fireworks enforcement. A revered kuma hula who dedicated her life to preserving…