A new era officially began for the Honolulu Police Department as David Lazar was sworn in as HPD's 13th police chief this morning. Jeremy Calizo pleaded no contest to six felony counts relating to illegal Explosive Devices related to an incident in December of 2024 in Waipahu. And police have identified the second suspect in an attempted armed robbery in Mokuleia Friday as Bryson Noa-Halemano.

A new era officially began for the Honolulu Police Department as David Lazar was sworn in as HPD's 13th police chief this morning. Jeremy Calizo pleaded no contest to six felony counts relating to illegal Explosive Devices related to an incident in December of 2024 in Waipahu. And police have identified the second suspect in an attempted armed robbery in Mokuleia Friday as Bryson Noa-Halemano.

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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A Laie woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for beating to death her 11-year-old adopted daughter. Plus, a law firm is appealing a Maui judge’s ruling over how attorneys will be paid from the multibillion-dollar wildfire settlement.

A Laie woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for beating to death her 11-year-old adopted daughter. Plus,&nbsp;a law firm is appealing a Maui judge&rsquo;s ruling over how attorneys will be paid from the multibillion-dollar wildfire settlement.

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A Laie woman learns her sentence today for the beating death of her adopted daughter. Then, Windward lawmakers push back on Mayor Blangiardi's controversial new landfill plan. Plus, a 22-year-old is fighting for his life after a gruesome, early morning crash on Oahu's North Shore. 

A Laie woman learns her sentence today for the beating death of her adopted daughter. Then, Windward lawmakers push back on Mayor Blangiardi's controversial new landfill plan. Plus, a 22-year-old is fighting for his life after a gruesome, early morning crash on Oahu's North Shore.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (July 29, 2026) 

Court-side excitement, big giveaways and island traditions. On today's show, learn how to score a free roundtrip to Japan at Hawaii's largest pickleball tournament, then preview the upcoming Hoomau Koolau La Hoihoi Ea festival.

Court-side excitement, big giveaways and island traditions. On today's show, learn how to score a free roundtrip to Japan at Hawaii's largest pickleball tournament, then preview the upcoming Hoomau Koolau La Hoihoi Ea festival.

This Is Now (July 2, 2026)

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