Sunrise at 7 a.m. (May 3, 2026)

Hawaii Island police are searching for a suspect and warning residents, as he is considered armed and dangerous. A farewell to Mufi Hannemann, who announced he’s stepping down as the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association’s CEO. A 23-year-old man is fighting for his life this morning after a moped …

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (May 2, 2026)

Two overnight crashes happened in Honolulu. A driver trying to get away slammed into another car near Nuuanu and Vineyard, and a separate crash shut down a Kalihi intersection. Plus, a community event is bringing resources and help to one place to get Windward families ready for hurricane season.

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.

HI Now Daily (May 1, 2026)

We're celebrating May Day with mele - and Mele Apana. Plus, we visit a family business in Kahuku run by seven siblings.

This Is Now (May 1, 2026)

Negotiations remain stalled with Iran as gas prices hit a new high since the conflict began 60 days ago. The city has received nearly 1,600 damage reports from the Kona Low storms last month, and that number is still growing. And federal cuts are forcing a traveling preschool program to shut down s…

Sunrise 5 a.m. (May 1, 2026)

A native bird massacre on Kauai's south shore. Who's the suspect? We have new numbers on the staggering property damage from the Kona Low storms. The state senate confirms a new chief justice for the Hawaii Supreme Court.  

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m.

A mass killing of native birds on Kauai’s south shore has conservationists calling on others to change the way they treat other animals. Plus, after 85 years in business, the beloved Tamashiro Market has closed for good. 

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.

HI Now Daily (April 30, 2026)

We're ramping up for May Day! Join us to check out a hot lei spot townside and find out where to catch Kalae Camarillo is performing this May Day weekend.

This Is Now (April 30, 2026)

The Trump administration faces a pivotal deadline tomorrow in the Iran war as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced lawmakers on Capitol Hill for a second day in a row. City leaders announce the official launch of the CARES program, the Customer Assistance for Residential Environmental services init…