Investigators are looking into what sparked fires in Hilo this weekend that left two people dead and dozens displaced. Plus what's ahead in the forecast this week after a large ocean swell kept lifeguards busy over the weekend.

Investigators are looking into what sparked fires in Hilo this weekend that left two people dead and dozens displaced. Plus what's ahead in the forecast this week after a large ocean swell kept lifeguards busy over the weekend.

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!?

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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 (December 1, 2025)

Hawaii lawmakers are exploring ways to protect teens from AI programs that allow interaction with virtual characters, following concerns about inappropriate conversations. Plus, home insurance rates across Hawaii have surged following the 2023 Maui wildfires, with new state data showing increases between 32% and 54% over the past year.

Hawaii lawmakers are exploring ways to protect teens from AI programs that allow interaction with virtual characters, following concerns about inappropriate conversations. Plus, home insurance rates across Hawaii have surged following the 2023 Maui wildfires, with new state data showing increases between 32% and 54% over the past year.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (January 14, 2026)

Starting next school year, Honolulu police officers will be placed at several Oahu campuses for a new pilot program. Two Hawaii County police officers are facing criminal charges appeared before a judge. A former Hawaii resident who self deported last year over a decades-old conviction is now fighting to return to the U.S.

Starting next school year, Honolulu police officers will be placed at several Oahu campuses for a new pilot program. Two Hawaii County police officers are facing criminal charges appeared before a judge. A former Hawaii resident who self deported last year over a decades-old conviction is now fighting to return to the U.S.

First at 4 p.m. (January 14, 2026)

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we’re breaking down big savings for Hawaii homeowners—from increased solar rebates to a new way to save on solar and batteries. Plus, meet the local company helping families lower energy costs and gain energy independence.

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we&rsquo;re breaking down big savings for Hawaii homeowners&mdash;from increased solar rebates to a new way to save on solar and batteries. Plus, meet the local company helping families lower energy costs and gain energy independence.

This Is Now (December 1, 2025)

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