After nearly two months without a permanent police chief, Hawaii County is looking for its new top cop. On Oahu, two young men were hospitalized in critical condition after being rescued from Kaena Point Saturday.

After nearly two months without a permanent police chief, Hawaii County is looking for its new top cop. On Oahu, two young men were hospitalized in critical condition after being rescued from Kaena Point Saturday.

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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Sunrise (October 26, 2026)

Police tell us a woman's been fatally shot and a teenage girl is hospitalized. An update from the attorney general about her investigation in to state government corruption. And we return to the Waipahu neighborhood where a raging inferno burned several homes and displaced nearly 20 people. 

Police tell us a woman's been fatally shot and a teenage girl is hospitalized. An update from the attorney general about her investigation in to state government corruption. And we return to the Waipahu neighborhood where a raging inferno burned several homes and displaced nearly 20 people.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (February 27, 2026)

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re celebrating Pokémon Day by supporting a local card shop. Plus, how Hawaiian Airlines is incorporating ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in everyday services and guest experiences.

On today&rsquo;s episode of HI Now Daily, we&rsquo;re celebrating Pok&eacute;mon Day by supporting a local card shop. Plus, how Hawaiian Airlines is incorporating &lsquo;Ōlelo Hawai&lsquo;i in everyday services and guest experiences.

HI Now Daily (February 27, 2026)

Breaking news: Honolulu police and EMS are in Kapolei after reports of shots fired.

President Trump is debating whether to carry out military strikes on Iran.

And a jury convicted a Hawaii military officer in federal court this morning on 6 counts, including attempted child enticement. 

Breaking news: Honolulu police and EMS are in Kapolei after reports of shots fired.
President Trump is debating whether to carry out military strikes on Iran.
And a jury convicted a Hawaii military officer in federal court this morning on 6 counts, including attempted child enticement.&nbsp;

Sunrise (October 26, 2026)

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