First at 4 p.m. (May 1, 2026)

Hawaii lawmakers finalize budget deals as this year's legislative session comes to an end. A car struck a man while he was crossing the street in the Makiki area. Kapiolani Park in Waikiki hosts the 98th annual May Day celebrations.

First at 4 p.m. (April 30, 2026)

A divided vote confirms the state's next Supreme Court chief justice. Firefighters extinguish a recycling yard fire that ignited a pile of cars. Honolulu officials prepare to launch a new financial relief program in response to a recent increase in sewer fees.

First at 4 p.m. (April 29, 2026)

Hawaii residents are trying to tackle a fire ant infestation after the recent storms uncovered a pest problem in East Honolulu. A warning from the attorney general's office after reports of a fraudulent state official at a national conference. Plus, defense secretary Pete Hegseth testifies on Capit…

First at 4 p.m. (April 27, 2026)

Hawaii has lost another court battle over gun control, prompting changes to how concealed-carry permits may be requested by non-residents. A Halawa man accused of killing his wife with a tomahawk appeared in court and entered a plea. Plus, a suspect accused of trying to breach a security checkpoint…

First at 4 p.m. (April 24, 2026)

A day after a criminal probe sent Hawaii's lieutenant governor out on leave, there's new reaction from the state's top office. The Maui Mayor's former Chief of Staff is suing the county for wrongful termination and whistle blower violations. And an evacuation at Honolulu's DMV forced dozens of empl…

First at 4 p.m. (April 23, 2026)

After getting a target letter, the Lt. Governor takes a leave of absence. Legal experts weigh in on the probe's impact, with two weeks left in this legislative session. And UH football coaches past and present bid aloha to a piece of history 

First at 4 p.m. (April 20, 2026)

Honoring Hawaii’s longest-serving governor, George Ariyoshi, who passed away at home last night. An outburst in court from the man accused in a deadly Chinatown assault. Plus, reactions from tourism leaders and the golf community after the PGA nixes Hawaii from its upcoming tour calendar. 

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

HNN Investigates has learned the Lieutenant Governor hired a former Hawaii attorney general to represent her campaign amid the investigation by the current attorney general's office. The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on Kauai's North Shore told federal investigators the aircraft experienced "h…

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

The University of Hawaii at Manoa's student news organization, Ka Leo O Hawaii, is the victim of an expensive burglary, with thieves making off with nearly $20,000 of equipment. Plus, the City and County of Honolulu’s Waialua Community Assistance Center will close Friday, as the coordinated disaste…

First at 4 p.m. (April 15, 2026)

North Shore residents are devastated by intense rain and flooding as they chip away at extensive repairs. In other parts of Oahu, recovery hasn’t begun, raising worries about health and safety hazards. And the Laie woman accused of torturing her adopted daughter to death enters a plea.