A demotion amongst the upper ranks of HPD. What a 37-year veteran of the force is accusing. Military service members are battling the government over illnesses after the Red Hill fuel leaks, latest on the saga. What is the State of Maui County? Mayor Biseen will deliver his annual address to the public tonight.

A demotion amongst the upper ranks of HPD. What a 37-year veteran of the force is accusing. Military service members are battling the government over illnesses after the Red Hill fuel leaks, latest on the saga. What is the State of Maui County? Mayor Biseen will deliver his annual address to the public tonight.

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On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we've got something for everyone - food, music, drinks, and shopping! Find out where a local sandwich shop known for their large portions is reopening. Next, get a preview of what a local market has in-store later this month. Then, we've got TWO bands in-studio ready to jam out for you!

On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we've got something for everyone - food, music, drinks, and shopping! Find out where a local sandwich shop known for their large portions is reopening. Next, get a preview of what a local market has in-store later this month. Then, we've got TWO bands in-studio ready to jam out for you!

HI Now Daily (March 5, 2026)

Hawaii leaders and residents react to the firing of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Kauai police arrest two fugitives wanted in connection with a California shooting involving a deputy sheriff. An elderly hiker is airlifted to safety after falling about 30 feet.

Hawaii leaders and residents react to the firing of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Kauai police arrest two fugitives wanted in connection with a California shooting involving a deputy sheriff. An elderly hiker is airlifted to safety after falling about 30 feet.

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President Trump announced today that Kristi Noem's time as homeland security secretary will be over at the end of the month. On Maui, a judge has ruled in the case of a Hawaii musician's alleged use of illegal fireworks on New Year's Eve. And the U.S. government now claims that toxic exposure for military members during the 2021 Red Hill fuel leak disaster was connected to their military service, but service members who are suing the government say that's not true.

President Trump announced today that Kristi Noem's time as homeland security secretary will be over at the end of the month. On Maui, a judge has ruled in the case of a Hawaii musician's alleged use of illegal fireworks on New Year's Eve. And the U.S. government now claims that toxic exposure for military members during the 2021 Red Hill fuel leak disaster was connected to their military service, but service members who are suing the government say that's not true.

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