



This Is Now (May 25, 2026)
We're following breaking news at Honolulu's airport where an Alaska Airlines flight landed this morning with tire troubles. Today is Memorial Day, a time our nation pauses to reflect on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States of America. And Honolulu police are se…

This Is Now (May 22, 2026)
Former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence for personal reasons, the fourth cabinet member to depart the Trump Administration in recent weeks. After this historic wet season, NOAA forecasters say Hawaii should prepare for an above average number …

This Is Now (May 21, 2026)
We're following some breaking news out of Kailua, where Kalanianaole Highway was shut down in both directions this morning when two workers were injured after a cable hit them while on the roadway. Honolulu's new police chief will be David Lazar, of San Francisco, beating out the only Hawaii reside…

This Is Now (May 20, 2026)
The man accused in a violent road rage attack on two woman in Kakaako was sentenced to seven years in prison. State Senator Jarrett Keohokalole officially filed his candidacy to run for U.S. congress. And a visitor from California has died after being air lifted from a cliff side on Kauai's Kalalau…

This Is Now (May 19, 2026)
The Trump administration announced plans to compensate Trump allies who claim they were mistreated by the Justice Department. It's been more than five years since Radford High graduate Maya Millete disappeared in San Diego, California, and now the murder trial for her estranged husband is underway.…

This is Now (May 15, 2026)

This Is Now (May 14, 2026)
Federal agents yesterday arrested a man suspected of hurling a rock at a monk seal in Hawaii last week. Vice President JD Vance is calling out Hawaii, saying officials need to prosecute fraud in the state-run Medicaid program. And new numbers on fatal drug overdoses show record highs in one categor…

This Is Now (May 13, 2026)
President Trump has arrived in China for a high-stakes meeting with President Xi Jinping. It's been 64 days since the Kona Lows began impacting Hawaii, and for many the suffering continues. And we have an update from our "Aloha for Hawaii" fundraising effort; so far, we've raised over $450 thousand…

ALOHA for HAWAIʻI on This Is Now (May 12, 2026)
Hawaii News Now is partnering with the community for the "Aloha for Hawaii" fundraiser, a telethon to raise money for those impacted by the recent Kona Low storms that flooded much of the state.

This Is Now (May 8, 2026)
Russia and Ukraine agree to President Donald Trump's request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners. A 19-year-old man accused of assaulting a police officer while trying to flee in a stolen car is indicted on nine charges. Two people are arrested in connection with an illegal gambl…