Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 6, 2026)

A long wait for some prospective homeowners who signed up years ago for an affordable housing program. What an HNN investigation has revealed. We are well into RIMPAC as tens of thousands from around the world are in Hawaii for the military exercises. There's no better time to open up your home to …

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (July 5, 2026)

An Independence Day crash turned deadly on the H-1 in Nuuanu, killing a 28-year-old woman. Maui police need help finding a missing 22-year-old man from Kipahulu. Plus, an investigation is underway after a fire broke out at Jarrett Middle School. 

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (July 4, 2026)

After 43 days at sea, one rower has officially made history, paddling into Waikiki after a 2,400-mile journey from California. Rescue crews are back on the Kapalama Trail in Nuuanu this morning, continuing the search for a stranded hiker. Plus, a heads-up on Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks, …

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 …

This Is Now (July 3, 2026)

Celebrations are underway for the nation's 250th Anniversary, as President Trump is set to lead the festivities at Mount Rushmore tonight. Honolulu Hale, Kapolei Hale and the Blaisdell Center will be lit up in red, white and blue from sundown tonight to sunrise on Sunday, part of a nationwide initi…

Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 3, 2026)

A man convicted of multiple felonies stemming from illegal fireworks will avoid any jail time. Neighbors of an Oahu golf course are tired of holding their breath due to foul odors coming from nearby. And Honolulu's largest bon dance returns this weekend.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (July 2, 2026)

Michael Harano, the principal of Washington Middle School for 25 years, has been placed on paid leave and is under investigation following a routine audit, according to Harano and his union. Meanwhile, a foul odor that lingered in an Ewa neighborhood for days has prompted complaints from residents …

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.

HI Now Daily (July 2, 2026)

From live music to movie nights and hurricane readiness, today’s show has your week covered. We’re previewing a Henry Kapono Foundation concert happening this weekend, highlighting a film festival before its closing film next week and sharing hurricane preparedness tips to help you get ready before…

This Is Now (July 2, 2026)

A new era officially began for the Honolulu Police Department as David Lazar was sworn in as HPD's 13th police chief this morning. Jeremy Calizo pleaded no contest to six felony counts relating to illegal Explosive Devices related to an incident in December of 2024 in Waipahu. And police have ident…