The FBI rescued eight Oahu teenagers who were at risk of human-trafficking. Latest update on the man who allegedly threw an explosive device that detonated in Kakaako.  A Hilo brawl that occurred earlier this week involving nearly 50 people. 

The FBI rescued eight Oahu teenagers who were at risk of human-trafficking. Latest update on the man who allegedly threw an explosive device that detonated in Kakaako.&nbsp; A Hilo brawl that occurred earlier this week involving nearly 50 people.&nbsp;

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 — including the global coronavirus pandemic.

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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House lawmakers have introduced a bill to toughen penalties for assaults against education workers and sports officials. Plus, a fire station on Hawaii Island will have limited emergency response capabilities due to a supervisor shortage.

House lawmakers have introduced a bill to toughen penalties for assaults against education workers and sports officials. Plus, a fire station on Hawaii Island will have limited emergency response capabilities due to a supervisor shortage.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (January 23, 2026)

Flights out of Hawaii are getting cancelled as millions on the mainland hunker down for a massive winter storm. Relief for Maui wildfire survivors as FEMA will extend temporary housing assistance for another year. And the murder trial for the Waimanalo couple accused of killing their adopted daughter is pushed back again.

Flights out of Hawaii are getting cancelled as millions on the mainland hunker down for a massive winter storm. Relief for Maui wildfire survivors as FEMA will extend temporary housing assistance for another year. And the murder trial for the Waimanalo couple accused of killing their adopted daughter is pushed back again.

First at 4 p.m. (January 23, 2026)

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re debuting a brand-new single from Wavvy & 8RO8, “Kolohe.” Plus, find out how you could WIN a flight of plant-based donuts from Little Vessels.

On today&rsquo;s episode of&nbsp;HI Now Daily, we&rsquo;re debuting a brand-new single from Wavvy &amp; 8RO8, &ldquo;Kolohe.&rdquo;&nbsp;Plus, find out how you could WIN a flight of plant-based donuts from Little Vessels.

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