The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for a missing 75-year-old man who was last seen snorkeling off west Maui coats. A federal criminal investigation opens up after a video of a man throwing a rock toward an engendered Hawaiian monk seal went viral. A Honolulu gran jury indited the auto theft suspect who was captured while trying to flee from officer in McCully. 

The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for a missing 75-year-old man who was last seen snorkeling off west Maui coats. A federal criminal investigation opens up after a video of a man throwing a rock toward an engendered Hawaiian monk seal went viral. A Honolulu gran jury indited the auto theft suspect who was captured while trying to flee from officer in McCully.&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.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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Hawaii taxpayers will fund payouts of more than $1 million to two Hawaii men imprisoned for crimes they did not commit, marking the first time a 2016 wrongful conviction compensation law has been used in the state. Meanwhile, a pilot program placing police officers on Oahu school campuses is several months in, with education officials saying early feedback is helping shape whether it continues or expands.

Hawaii taxpayers will fund payouts of more than $1 million to two Hawaii men imprisoned for crimes they did not commit, marking the first time a 2016 wrongful conviction compensation law has been used in the state. Meanwhile, a pilot program placing police officers on Oahu school campuses is several months in, with education officials saying early feedback is helping shape whether it continues or expands.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (May 8, 2026)

State lawmakers adjourned their annual session with several crucial votes, including one on the future of University of Hawaii Athletics. A 32-year-old woman becomes the third traffic fatality this week on Hawaii Island. A brazen attack on a Hawaiian monk seal leads to a federal investigation.

State lawmakers adjourned their annual session with several crucial votes, including one on the future of University of Hawaii Athletics. A 32-year-old woman becomes the third traffic fatality this week on Hawaii Island. A brazen attack on a Hawaiian monk seal leads to a federal investigation.

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Mother’s Day, graduation season and supporting local. We’re checking out celebration specials at Brug’s newest Kapolei location, highlighting Small Business Month in Hawaiʻi and sharing a Mother’s Day skincare giveaway for HI Now Daily viewers.

Mother&rsquo;s Day, graduation season and supporting local. We&rsquo;re checking out celebration specials at Brug&rsquo;s newest Kapolei location, highlighting Small Business Month in Hawaiʻi and sharing a Mother&rsquo;s Day skincare giveaway for HI Now Daily viewers.

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