The latest from Maui where firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that prompted over 100 homes to evacuate in Kahikinui. Plus, the UH Board of Regents confirmed the universities new athletic director. Federal and wildland firefighters are battling a brush fire on Schofield Barracks in Central Oahu.

The latest from Maui where firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that prompted over 100 homes to evacuate in Kahikinui. Plus, the UH Board of Regents confirmed the universities new athletic director. Federal and wildland firefighters are battling a brush fire on Schofield Barracks in Central Oahu.

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 (June 13, 2025)

How flooding forced evacuations on Hawaii Island, and we hear from city leaders as the storm eases. On Oahu, hear how city outreach teams stepped in to get families to safety. Plus, Hawaiian Electric says about 86,000 customers statewide are without power.

 

How flooding forced evacuations on Hawaii Island, and we hear from city leaders as the storm eases. On Oahu, hear how city outreach teams stepped in to get families to safety. Plus, Hawaiian Electric says about 86,000 customers statewide are without power.
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Sunrise at 7 a.m. (March 15, 2026) 

Closures, power outages, and potentially dangerous conditions. There is a lot to know about as this Kona Low storm impacts our lives today and coming days. We have team coverage to help make sense of it all and protect your families. 

Closures, power outages, and potentially dangerous conditions. There is a lot to know about as this Kona Low storm impacts our lives today and coming days. We have team coverage to help make sense of it all and protect your families.&nbsp;

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (March 14, 2026)

The state is now feeling the full-effects of an intense, multi-day Kona Low storm. First responders are working around the clock with flash flooding prompting several rescues in Honolulu and Central Oahu. We have First Alert team coverage tracking the conditions as the storm crawls down the island chain. 

The state is now feeling the full-effects of an intense, multi-day Kona Low storm. First responders are working around the clock with flash flooding prompting several rescues in Honolulu and Central Oahu. We have First Alert team coverage tracking the conditions as the storm crawls down the island chain.&nbsp;

This Is Now (June 13, 2025)

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