The White House approves Hawaii’s disaster declaration, unlocking federal aid for storm damage statewide. Officials respond to a possible first-ever Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle sighting on Molokai. The Merrie Monarch Festival draws big crowds, with a strong turnout at the popular craft fair.

The White House approves Hawaii&rsquo;s disaster declaration, unlocking federal aid for storm damage statewide. Officials respond to a possible first-ever Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle sighting on Molokai. The Merrie Monarch Festival draws big crowds, with a strong turnout at the popular craft fair.

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The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Sunrise at 5 a.m. (April 9, 2026)

A potent storm system dumped heavy rain on Oahu Friday, prompting road closures across the island as runoff surged over already saturated ground. Plus, the Hawaii Attorney General‘s office issued its regular biweekly update Friday regarding an ongoing criminal public corruption investigation.

A potent storm system dumped heavy rain on Oahu Friday, prompting road closures across the island as runoff surged over already saturated ground. Plus, the Hawaii Attorney General&lsquo;s office issued its regular biweekly update Friday regarding an ongoing criminal public corruption investigation.

First at 4 p.m. (April 10, 2026)

It's the last day of our LIVE from Hilo coverage! Being at the biggest competition for hula, we’re talking about how dancing hula has great benefits for your health. Then, find out where to watch tonight’s ʻŌlelo stream for the last night of the festival. Next, we discover a small business from Molokaʻi that you need to put on your radar!

It's the last day of our LIVE from Hilo coverage! Being at the biggest competition for hula, we&rsquo;re talking about how dancing hula has great benefits for your health. Then, find out where to watch tonight&rsquo;s ʻŌlelo stream for the last night of the festival. Next, we discover a small business from Molokaʻi that you need to put on your radar!

HI Now Daily (April 10, 2026)

It's a First Alert Weather day on this aloha Friday as another storm making its way through the state. Income taxes will likely be going down for many Hawaii Families. And we have live coverage of the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival, where a New Miss Aloha Hula was crowned last night.

It's a First Alert Weather day on this aloha Friday as another storm making its way through the state. Income taxes will likely be going down for many Hawaii Families. And we have live coverage of the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival, where a New Miss Aloha Hula was crowned last night.

Sunrise at 5 a.m. (April 9, 2026)

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