THIS IS NOW: A shooter is on the loose following a situation in Ewa Beach where a 22-year-old was shot multiple times. A new kind of danger as digital chat-bots become popular companions for teens. An attempted murder case is under investigation in the Makiki area following an assault with a machete.

THIS IS NOW: A shooter is on the loose following a situation in Ewa Beach where a 22-year-old was shot multiple times. A new kind of danger as digital chat-bots become popular <a></a>companions for teens. An attempted murder case is under investigation in the Makiki area following an assault with a machete.

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 (January 15, 2026)

A homeless man who was wrongfully imprisoned for decades was found dead in upcountry Maui late last month as the Hawaii Innocence Project was preparing to move forward with his compensation claim. Plus, hundreds of African Cape antelope now roam the private island of Niihau, where the Robinson family has turned an exotic animal rescue into a unique business opportunity aimed at preserving Hawaiian culture.

A homeless man who was wrongfully imprisoned for decades was found dead in upcountry Maui late last month as the Hawaii Innocence Project was preparing to move forward with his compensation claim. Plus,&nbsp;hundreds of African Cape antelope now roam the private island of Niihau, where the Robinson family has turned an exotic animal rescue into a unique business opportunity aimed at preserving Hawaiian culture.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (January 16, 2026)

Thousands march to Iolani Palace, honoring nearly 133 years since the illegal overthrow of the monarchy. Honolulu police issue a dozen citations during the department's latest e-bike crackdown. New affordable housing is scheduled to open near Ala Moana.

Thousands march to Iolani Palace, honoring nearly 133 years since the illegal overthrow of the monarchy. Honolulu police issue a dozen citations during the department's latest e-bike crackdown. New affordable housing is scheduled to open near Ala Moana.

First at 4 p.m. (January 16, 2026)

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we're LIVE at the Polynesian Bowl! Plus, we’re showing the best gift ideas from Big Island Candies for Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Day—perfect treats for your loved ones.

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we're LIVE at the Polynesian Bowl! Plus, we&rsquo;re showing the best gift ideas from Big Island Candies for Lunar New Year &amp; Valentine&rsquo;s Day&mdash;perfect treats for your loved ones.

This Is Now (January 15, 2026)

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