Police are investigating a series of crashes across Honolulu as attempted murder. The Merrie Monarch Festival crowns Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua as the overall winner. North Shore businesses continue to recover after heavy rains.

Police are investigating a series of crashes across Honolulu as attempted murder. The Merrie Monarch Festival crowns Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua as the overall winner. North Shore businesses continue to recover after heavy rains.

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Sunrise at 7 a.m. (April 12, 2026)

We find out why victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires won’t see payments yet, even though the Maui wildfire settlements have officially been finalized. A blessing will be held for the eight massive boulders that crashed onto Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay. Merchants reflect on sales and new trends from this past Merrie Monarch week.

We find out why victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires won&rsquo;t see payments yet, even though the Maui wildfire settlements have officially been finalized. A blessing will be held for the eight massive boulders that crashed onto Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay. Merchants reflect on sales and new trends from this past Merrie Monarch week.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (April 13, 2026)

A step forward for victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires as the Maui Wildfires global settlement has officially been finalized. City leaders are mapping out recovery plans for those impacted by severe flooding from this past weekend’s storm. Also, Hawaii’s Catholic community is reacting to President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo.

 

A step forward for victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires as the Maui Wildfires global settlement has officially been finalized. City leaders are mapping out recovery plans for those impacted by severe flooding from this past weekend&rsquo;s storm. Also, Hawaii&rsquo;s Catholic community is reacting to President Trump&rsquo;s criticism of Pope Leo.
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First at 4 p.m. (April 13, 2026) 

The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra is back with an exciting April & May lineup — including Hōkūleʻa Concert Week, community pop-ups, and a Mother's Day Weekend featuring Johnny Valentine at Hawaii Theatre. Plus, Hawaii News Now and ALTRES are giving away 3 Las Vegas flyaway packages with tickets to see BTS LIVE at Allegiant Stadium!

The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra is back with an exciting April &amp; May lineup &mdash; including Hōkūleʻa Concert Week, community pop-ups, and a Mother's Day Weekend featuring Johnny Valentine at Hawaii Theatre. Plus, Hawaii News Now and ALTRES are giving away 3 Las Vegas flyaway packages with tickets to see BTS LIVE at Allegiant Stadium!

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (April 12, 2026)

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