Here in Hawaii and across the nation, Americans are celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with tributes, acts of service, and parades. Former patients of an Army gynecologist charged with sex crimes are pushing for change in our nation's capital. And police are looking for a suspect in an alleged stabbing at Ala Moana Beach Park. 

Here in Hawaii and across the nation, Americans are celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with tributes, acts of service, and parades. Former patients of an Army gynecologist charged with sex crimes are pushing for change in our nation's capital. And police are looking for a suspect in an alleged stabbing at Ala Moana Beach Park.&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 (January 19, 2026)

A whale carcass on Oahu's east side prompts warnings to the public. Where sharks were circling over the weekend. Happening this week, state lawmakers will be back in session, weighing in on proposals that impact our communities. We'll look at one of their priorities, keeping people off the streets. A few beer drinkers showed their strength at a friendly bar competition over the weekend.

A whale carcass on Oahu's east side prompts warnings to the public. Where sharks were circling over the weekend. Happening this week, state lawmakers will be back in session, weighing in on proposals that impact our communities. We'll look at one of their priorities, keeping people off the streets. A few beer drinkers showed their strength at a friendly bar competition over the weekend.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (January 19, 2026)

A whale carcass that washed up in Waimanalo on Saturday morning drew droves of onlookers and several dangerous predators. Plus, hundreds gathered in Honolulu for the Onipaa Lokahi March in solidarity to honor Hawaii’s last monarch, Queen Liliuokalani.

A whale carcass that washed up in Waimanalo on Saturday morning drew droves of onlookers and several dangerous predators. Plus, hundreds gathered in Honolulu for the Onipaa Lokahi March in solidarity to honor Hawaii&rsquo;s last monarch, Queen Liliuokalani.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (January 18, 2026)

Oahu’s real estate statistics for 2025 show that while it wasn’t a hot market, sales remained relatively steady. Meanwhile, survivors of alleged abuse by a former Hawaii-based U.S. Army gynecologist were on Capitol Hill this week to advocate for change.

Oahu&rsquo;s real estate statistics for 2025 show that while it wasn&rsquo;t a hot market, sales remained relatively steady. Meanwhile, survivors of alleged abuse by a former Hawaii-based U.S. Army gynecologist were on Capitol Hill this week to advocate for change.

This Is Now (January 19, 2026)

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