Honolulu police are investigating a violent series of crashes that left three people hurt over the weekend. City crews are working on statewide recovery efforts after weather impacts from the latest storm. Plus, President Trump played down stalled Iran talks while announcing a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to choke off Iran’s oil exports.

Honolulu police are investigating a violent series of crashes that left three people hurt over the weekend. City crews are working on statewide recovery efforts after weather impacts from the latest storm. Plus, President Trump played down stalled Iran talks while announcing a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to choke off Iran&rsquo;s oil exports.

Most people probably aren’t tied to the television during their lunch hour — why shouldn’t a lunchtime newscast find you, instead of you having to find it!?

Most people probably aren&rsquo;t tied to the television during their lunch hour &mdash; why shouldn&rsquo;t a lunchtime newscast find you, instead of you having to find it!?

This Is Now

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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This Is Now (April 13, 2026) 

We find out why victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires won’t see payments yet, even though the Maui wildfire settlements have officially been finalized. A blessing will be held for the eight massive boulders that crashed onto Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay. Merchants reflect on sales and new trends from this past Merrie Monarch week.

We find out why victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires won&rsquo;t see payments yet, even though the Maui wildfire settlements have officially been finalized. A blessing will be held for the eight massive boulders that crashed onto Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay. Merchants reflect on sales and new trends from this past Merrie Monarch week.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (April 13, 2026)

A step forward for victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires as the Maui Wildfires global settlement has officially been finalized. City leaders are mapping out recovery plans for those impacted by severe flooding from this past weekend’s storm. Also, Hawaii’s Catholic community is reacting to President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo.

 

A step forward for victims of the 2023 Maui wildfires as the Maui Wildfires global settlement has officially been finalized. City leaders are mapping out recovery plans for those impacted by severe flooding from this past weekend&rsquo;s storm. Also, Hawaii&rsquo;s Catholic community is reacting to President Trump&rsquo;s criticism of Pope Leo.
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First at 4 p.m. (April 13, 2026) 

The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra is back with an exciting April & May lineup — including Hōkūleʻa Concert Week, community pop-ups, and a Mother's Day Weekend featuring Johnny Valentine at Hawaii Theatre. Plus, Hawaii News Now and ALTRES are giving away 3 Las Vegas flyaway packages with tickets to see BTS LIVE at Allegiant Stadium!

The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra is back with an exciting April &amp; May lineup &mdash; including Hōkūleʻa Concert Week, community pop-ups, and a Mother's Day Weekend featuring Johnny Valentine at Hawaii Theatre. Plus, Hawaii News Now and ALTRES are giving away 3 Las Vegas flyaway packages with tickets to see BTS LIVE at Allegiant Stadium!

This Is Now (April 13, 2026)

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