Latest updates on charges for the woman accused of throwing boiling bleach on her husband, what the prosecutors decided and where the case stands now. Find out why a popular chia seed product is being pulled from shelves in stores and what to check on the package before you use it. 

Latest updates on charges for the woman accused of throwing boiling bleach on her husband, what the prosecutors decided and where the case stands now. Find out why a popular chia seed product is being pulled from shelves in stores and what to check on the package before you use it.&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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Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 25, 2026)

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;

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 24, 2026)

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.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 25, 2026)

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