Sunrise 7 a.m. (December 27, 2025)

A long-running strike at a major Honolulu hospital is now over. What workers and hospital leaders are saying after a new agreement is reached. A Hawaii Kai homicide case is moving forward in court. The charges a man now faces and what he told a judge. And many Kapilina Beach Homes residents say t…

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (December 26, 2025)

After more than two months, a strike at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children is over. With a new contract, when will hundreds of Hawaii Teamsters and Allied Workers Local 996 workers return? We also have new details about the relationship between a suspected killer and his alleged victim…

First at 4 p.m. (December 26, 2025)

It's the first day of fireworks sales on Oahu. We take a look at the crowds and what you need to know to celebrate safely. Family members reveal new details about the relationship between Amber Jackson and the man accused of killing her 15 years ago. And Hawaiian Airlines is warning of a ticketing …

This Is Now (December 26, 2025)

Hawaiian Airlines put out an alert on its website notifying guests to arrive at airports early because of an issue with TSA pre-check that's slowing down lines. Honolulu's prosecutor has secured an indictment for Micah Auna, 29, the man accused of killing his mother in Hawaii Kai last week. And fan…

Sunrise 5 a.m. (December 26, 2025)

Changes for visitor access in Lahaina. What boat tour companies will now have to do to operate. We hear from fire officials on how to handle rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, including those in your smartphone, to keep your family safe. Census data shows that more Native Hawaiians now live outsid…

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (December 24, 2025)

Two crashes, one fatal, are reported across the state. University of Hawaii's Rainbow Warriors win the Hawaii Bowl for the first time in six years. A new shelter aims to help Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries living on the streets.

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

The Bows take on the Cal Golden Bears in the Hawaii Bowl. Friends of Amber Jackson have renewed hope that her killer will be caught after a major breakthrough in the 15-year-old cold case. Washington authorities locate the second vehicle that hit and killed a state trooper from Hawaii. 

HI Now Daily (December 24, 2025)

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we’re spending Christmas Eve live at the Hawaii Bowl, soaking in the game-day excitement. Plus, we’re sharing fun ideas on how you can ring in the New Year!

This Is Now (December 24, 2025)

The suspect accused of murdering his mother in Hawaii Kai appears in court and claims he acted on self defense. The wife of a man who assaulted the Moanalua's assistant athletic director is now under arrest. Pending court approval, Kamehameha Schools will no longer require tuition beginning with th…

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

A seismic shift for Kamehameha Schools. The move officials are making in the face of a lawsuit over admissions policies. State officials are warning that some seasonal scams are targeting residents. In October, over a thousand people in the Native Hawaiian Community attended the Hawaiian Convention…