An outbreak of chickenpox on Kauai has the state health department urging vaccinations. Authorities have new details on the search for the mother of NBC's Today show host Savannah Guthrie. Tens of thousands of Oahu residents were left in the dark following a HECO outage.

An outbreak of chickenpox on Kauai has the state health department urging vaccinations. Authorities have new details on the search for the mother of NBC's Today show host Savannah Guthrie. Tens of thousands of Oahu residents were left in the dark following a HECO outage.

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 (February 2, 2026)

Cleanup efforts are underway across the state after a weekend of wild weather. Heavy rains flooded neighborhoods while strong winds uprooted trees that stood for decades. Many homes are still in the dark as crews work around the clock to restore power.

Cleanup efforts are underway across the state after a weekend of wild weather. Heavy rains flooded neighborhoods while strong winds uprooted trees that stood for decades. Many homes are still in the dark as crews work around the clock to restore power.

First at 4 p.m. (February 9, 2026)

Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we have a Flood Watch and High Wind Warning in effect. All state offices, public schools and U-H campuses are closed today out of an abundance of caution. And as the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its second week, authorities are seemingly no closer to identifying any suspects or persons of interest. 

Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we have a Flood Watch and High Wind Warning in effect. All state offices, public schools and U-H campuses are closed today out of an abundance of caution. And as the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its second week, authorities are seemingly no closer to identifying any suspects or persons of interest.&nbsp;

This Is Now (February 9, 2026)

Casey Lund is live with a look at the impact and closures, and Guy Hagi has what to expect throughout the day. Law enforcement is still tackling illegal fireworks from New Year's. Some may be receiving warning letters from the attorney general. Hawaii is facing more competition from other tropical destinations. Which islands are tourism experts keeping their eyes on in the fight for tourism dollars? 

 

Casey Lund is live with a look at the impact and closures, and Guy Hagi has what to expect throughout the day. Law enforcement is still tackling illegal fireworks from New Year's. Some may be receiving warning letters from the attorney general. Hawaii is facing more competition from other tropical destinations. Which islands are tourism experts keeping their eyes on in the fight for tourism dollars?&nbsp;
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This Is Now (February 2, 2026)

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