We begin with breaking news in the heart of Honolulu after a 3-alarm fire destroyed a building this morning in McCully. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answered questions under oath from the House Oversight Committee today in connection with the Epstein files. And the woman accused of stabbing two men in Honolulu this week has now been charged.

We begin with breaking news in the heart of Honolulu after a 3-alarm fire destroyed a building this morning in McCully. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answered questions under oath from the House Oversight Committee today in connection with the Epstein files. And the woman accused of stabbing two men in Honolulu this week has now been charged.

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 26, 2028)

Changes at Hawaii Island's police department. The new rules after a K-9 death last year. A brawl at an Oahu middle school leads to the arrests of 3 girls. Why police say they needed to use pepper spray to break it all up. And the landmark social media addiction trial continues in Los Angeles. Hear from the woman who testified yesterday.

Changes at Hawaii Island's police department. The new rules after a K-9 death last year. A brawl at an Oahu middle school leads to the arrests of 3 girls. Why police say they needed to use pepper spray to break it all up. And the landmark social media addiction trial continues in Los Angeles. Hear from the woman who testified yesterday.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (February 26, 2026)

Paying with cash nowadays may cost you slightly more at the store, or a little less, because of the ongoing penny shortage. Plus, it was an unusually rainy weekend in Lahaina, but that didn’t stop the Lady Lunas from gathering to celebrate Coach Todd Rickard.

Paying with cash nowadays may cost you slightly more at the store, or a little less, because of the ongoing penny shortage. Plus, it was an unusually rainy weekend in Lahaina, but that didn&rsquo;t stop the Lady Lunas from gathering to celebrate Coach Todd Rickard.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (February 25, 2026)

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re helping you plan the weekend with Ho‘olaule‘a at Kamehameha Schools, featuring food vendors, local entertainment and family fun. Plus, what’s ahead this weekend for the Hawaii Kapono Foundation, including Pau Hana with a Purpose and live waterfront concerts.

On today&rsquo;s episode of HI Now Daily, we&rsquo;re helping you plan the weekend with Ho&lsquo;olaule&lsquo;a at Kamehameha Schools, featuring food vendors, local entertainment and family fun. Plus, what&rsquo;s ahead this weekend for the Hawaii Kapono Foundation, including Pau Hana with a Purpose and live waterfront concerts.

This Is Now (February 26, 2028)

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