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First at 4 p.m. (July 3, 2026)
State and county leaders want the public to think twice before celebrating the 4th of July with illegal fireworks. Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to hit Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in the coming days, just three months after the last super typhoon devastated communities there. And RIMPAC …
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First at 4 p.m. (July 2, 2026)
Honolulu's new police chief takes his oath as he outlines his priorities and promises for the department. The 69-year-old man accused of robbing two Makiki banks made his first court appearance today. And a car crashed right into the front of a store in the Punchbowl area today.
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First at 4 p.m. (July 1, 2026)
David Lazar lays out his top priorities for HPD a day before officially taking over as Honolulu’s next police chief. An 18-year-old died in a Kapolei motorcycle crash, marking Oahu’s 21st traffic fatality of 2026. Plus, newly released body-camera video shows the moment officers confronted the death…
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First at 4 p.m. (June 30, 2026)
City and state officials unite with a message of safety and preparation ahead of an anticipated dry wildfire season. A longtime Waimanalo kauhale looks to expand services for the homeless community. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on birthright citizenship.
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First at 4 p.m. (June 29, 2026)
Hawaii’s driver’s license and state ID are getting their first major update in 17 years. A former city employee accused of scamming the Hawaii Foodbank pleads not guilty. Plus, inside the desperate search for survivors in Venezuela as the death toll from two massive earthquakes continues to rise.
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First at 4 p.m. (June 26, 2026)
Authorities give an update on the search for a father and son who went missing near an East Oahu coastline. Another potential site on Mauna Kea is being considered for the Thirty Meter Telescope, as opponents of the project take their fight to California. And Gov. Josh Green signs the state's $21 b…
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First at 4 p.m. (June 25, 2026)
Reaction from both sides after the U.S. Supreme Court overturns a Hawaii law that requires gun owners to get permission before bringing firearms into places like clubs, restaurants and stores. Thousands are feared dead after a pair of powerful earthquakes levels neighborhoods in Venezuela. The late…
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First at 4 p.m. (June 24, 2026)
The search continues for a father and son missing near Hanauma Bay. The federal government approves $17 million in Red Hill water crisis settlements. Plus, OHA revives a controversial proposal to explore buying a Hawaii TV station.
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First at 4 p.m. (June 23, 2026)
Two people are missing after being swept into open waters off Hawaii Kai. Honolulu’s mayor vetoed part of the city’s $5 billion budget over cuts to the Office of Economic Revitalization. The U.S. Justice Department announced charges against more than 450 health care professionals, including two in …
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First at 4 p.m. (June 22, 2026)
The stinging caterpillar is popping up in more communities across the islands, prompting residents to ask the state for help. Concerns are mounting over pollution near Waiawa Stream as nearby residents say it’s becoming a health hazard. Plus, plans to redevelop Kauai’s iconic Coco Palms resort get …
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