Honolulu police have identified a body found in Waipio late Friday night as that of a former government witness to a deadly gang shooting more than 20 years ago. Meanwhile, officers arrested a man after police say he allegedly threatened two joggers with a machete in Kailua.

Honolulu police have identified a body found in Waipio late Friday night as that of a former government witness to a deadly gang shooting more than 20 years ago. Meanwhile, officers arrested a man after police say he allegedly threatened two joggers with a machete in Kailua.

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On Hawaii Island, sources say a man in his 20s has died after a head-on collision in Hilo. Meanwhile, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority began a series of statewide workshops Thursday as it prepares to take over management of the mountain.

On Hawaii Island, sources say a man in his 20s has died after a head-on collision in Hilo. Meanwhile, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority began a series of statewide workshops Thursday as it prepares to take over management of the mountain.

Hawaii News Now at 10 p.m. (January 15, 2026)

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees announced their plans for a strike for the second time in three months. Hawaii Republicans and a housing developer call for action during a heated discussion about housing costs. Police continue searching for a gunman after a 22-year-old man was hospitalized.

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees announced their plans for a strike for the second time in three months. Hawaii Republicans and a housing developer call for action during a heated discussion about housing costs. Police continue searching for a gunman after a 22-year-old man was hospitalized.

First at 4 p.m. (January 15, 2026)

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we’re sipping on health-conscious local coffee, getting muddy in the loʻi, and taking a look at HNN’s special Priced Out of Paradise.

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we&rsquo;re sipping on health-conscious local coffee, getting muddy in the loʻi, and taking a look at HNN&rsquo;s special&nbsp;Priced Out of Paradise.

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