Spotlight Now (March 25, 2025)

On today’s episode of Spotlight Now, we’re joined by Hawaii Emergency Services Department (HESD) director Jim Ireland, and Institute for Human Services (IHS) executive director Connie Mitchell.

This is Now (March 25, 2025)

Honolulu police said they responded to multiple e-bike and e-motorcycle violations in Ewa Saturday night. HPD said they responded to a large group of e-bike and e-motorcycle riders around 7:30 p.m. on Keoneula Boulevard in Ewa.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (Mar. 25, 2025)

An unidentified chemical odor has shut down a Kailua school until Thursday. What we know so far about the closure and smell. Warning letters to car owners are in the mail as the first stage of Hawaii's photo speed enforcement program begins. Where you're most likely to get caught speeding. We're …

First at 4 p.m. (March 24, 2025)

Honolulu police are searching for a person of interest in connection with an attempted murder at the Pali Lookout Monday. According to police, Gerhardt Konig, 46, was last seen around 10:30 a.m. near the Pali Lookout area. He was on Oahu with his wife when he attempted to push her off the trail and…

HI Now Daily (March 24, 2025)

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, it’s a treasure hunt for anyone who loves experimenting in the kitchen! We send Rachel out live to look for deals on stainless steel pots and pans. Plus, the local stars of an HGTV renovation show join us live in studio to share what to expect from their new seas…

This is Now (March 24, 2025)

A man is in serious condition after a crash that closed one lane on the Pali Highway. According to the Honolulu Emergency Services, they responded to a helmeted motorcyclist who was traveling Kailua bound when he lost control and hit the roadway. He suffered serious leg injuries.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (Mar. 24, 2025)

The death toll in a morning fire in Manoa last week has risen to two. What we know about the second victim, as we await further details. Postal workers across the country rallied on Sunday to keep the service public. We'll tell you how workers came together on Oahu to voice their opposition.  Cas…

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (March 23, 2025)

Honolulu police said they dealt with multiple e-bike and e-motorcycle incidents Saturday night in Ewa, plus, the City and County of Honolulu said to avoid driving through Kapiolani Boulevard as lanes will start closing Monday for road work. 

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (March 22, 2025)

A Hawaii woman said her green-card holding aunt, whos been in the U.S. for decades,  has been detained by immigration officials. Meanwhile, authorities are searching for OCCC inmate Jason Takaki, who failed to return from work furlough Friday.

Sunrise Extra: Aotearoa recording artist Stan Walker

Stan Walker is walking and singing down a path that has a foundation in his kupuna. The Aotearoa recording artist, who is also an actor and TV personality, overcame many obstacles and strives to find the vibe knowing that others at home and across the Pacific appreciate what he does for his people,…