A whale carcass that washed up in Waimanalo on Saturday morning drew droves of onlookers and several dangerous predators. Plus, hundreds gathered in Honolulu for the Onipaa Lokahi March in solidarity to honor Hawaii’s last monarch, Queen Liliuokalani.

A whale carcass that washed up in Waimanalo on Saturday morning drew droves of onlookers and several dangerous predators. Plus, hundreds gathered in Honolulu for the Onipaa Lokahi March in solidarity to honor Hawaii&rsquo;s last monarch, Queen Liliuokalani.

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Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 18, 2026)

Oahu’s real estate statistics for 2025 show that while it wasn’t a hot market, sales remained relatively steady. Meanwhile, survivors of alleged abuse by a former Hawaii-based U.S. Army gynecologist were on Capitol Hill this week to advocate for change.

Oahu&rsquo;s real estate statistics for 2025 show that while it wasn&rsquo;t a hot market, sales remained relatively steady. Meanwhile, survivors of alleged abuse by a former Hawaii-based U.S. Army gynecologist were on Capitol Hill this week to advocate for change.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 17, 2026)

A homeless man who was wrongfully imprisoned for decades was found dead in upcountry Maui late last month as the Hawaii Innocence Project was preparing to move forward with his compensation claim. Plus, hundreds of African Cape antelope now roam the private island of Niihau, where the Robinson family has turned an exotic animal rescue into a unique business opportunity aimed at preserving Hawaiian culture.

A homeless man who was wrongfully imprisoned for decades was found dead in upcountry Maui late last month as the Hawaii Innocence Project was preparing to move forward with his compensation claim. Plus,&nbsp;hundreds of African Cape antelope now roam the private island of Niihau, where the Robinson family has turned an exotic animal rescue into a unique business opportunity aimed at preserving Hawaiian culture.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (January 16, 2026)

Thousands march to Iolani Palace, honoring nearly 133 years since the illegal overthrow of the monarchy. Honolulu police issue a dozen citations during the department's latest e-bike crackdown. New affordable housing is scheduled to open near Ala Moana.

Thousands march to Iolani Palace, honoring nearly 133 years since the illegal overthrow of the monarchy. Honolulu police issue a dozen citations during the department's latest e-bike crackdown. New affordable housing is scheduled to open near Ala Moana.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 18, 2026)

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