A recount of primary election votes in two hotly contested Republican races with results so close, the recount is mandated by law. We're learning more about contractor Gary Cordery, the GOP winner of Saturday's primary who's attempting to spoke to unseat Hawaii's dominant democrat. And two brothers in their 30s were arrested on Maui for alleged labor trafficking. 

A recount of primary election votes in two hotly contested Republican races with results so close, the recount is mandated by law. We're learning more about contractor Gary Cordery, the GOP winner of Saturday's primary who's attempting to spoke to unseat Hawaii's dominant democrat. And two brothers in their 30s were arrested on Maui for alleged labor trafficking.&nbsp;

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 (August 11, 2026)

Community support and live music take center stage. Learn how local small businesses can apply for storm recovery grants and catch a special outlaw country performance by Henry Kapono Foundation’s “On The Rise” artist, Jacob Staron.

Community support and live music take center stage. Learn how local small businesses can apply for storm recovery grants and catch a special outlaw country performance by Henry Kapono Foundation&rsquo;s &ldquo;On The Rise&rdquo; artist, Jacob Staron.

HI Now Daily (September 8, 2026)

Kauai and Niihau felt the brunt of the Category 2 storm as whipped winds brought down trees and powerlines, leaving nearly all of the Garden Isle in the dark. Along the coastline, raging storm surges slammed into communities and resorts, leaving major roadways covered in debris or completely washed out. Kauai residents now face the overwhelming task of cleaning up, with school canceled for the rest of the week as recovery efforts get underway.

Kauai and Niihau felt the brunt of the Category 2 storm as whipped winds brought down trees and powerlines, leaving nearly all of the Garden Isle in the dark. Along the coastline, raging storm surges slammed into communities and resorts, leaving major roadways covered in debris or completely washed out. Kauai residents now face the overwhelming task of cleaning up, with school canceled for the rest of the week as recovery efforts get underway.

First at 4 p.m. (September 8, 2026) 

Hawaii News Now provides coverage of damages from Hurricane Lowell, and how the storm has impacted the state.

Hawaii News Now provides coverage of damages from Hurricane Lowell, and how the storm has impacted the state.

This Is Now (August 11, 2026)

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