Vice President JD Vance is on his way back from Switzerland after 18 hours of negotiations with Iran. Hawaii's congressional delegation is looking to rename the Waianae post office for former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is proposing new limits for campus protests.

Vice President JD Vance is on his way back from Switzerland after 18 hours of negotiations with Iran. Hawaii's congressional delegation is looking to rename the Waianae post office for former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is proposing new limits for campus protests.

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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This is Now (June 22, 2026)

Governor Josh Green is visiting Kauai to see the widespread devastation firsthand as state and county crews begin assessing the damage. With the majority of the island's power still knocked out, Hawaiian Electric has pledged its support, sending crews and heavy equipment from Oahu to accelerate repairs. Plus, hundreds of National Guard members have deployed to assist Kauai neighborhoods currently left without drinking water. 

Governor Josh Green is visiting Kauai to see the widespread devastation firsthand as state and county crews begin assessing the damage. With the majority of the island's power still knocked out, Hawaiian Electric has pledged its support, sending crews and heavy equipment from Oahu to accelerate repairs. Plus, hundreds of National Guard members have deployed to assist Kauai neighborhoods currently left without drinking water.&nbsp;

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

Governor Josh Green is on Kauai assessing the severe damage left behind by Hurricane Lowell as most of the island remains without power. In Hanapepe and across west Kauai, residents are entering their second day of recovery facing widespread blackouts and limited gasoline. As blocked roads finally reopen, we get our first look at the wreckage on the Garden Isle's battered north shore. 

Governor Josh Green is on Kauai assessing the severe damage left behind by Hurricane Lowell as most of the island remains without power. In Hanapepe and across west Kauai, residents are entering their second day of recovery facing widespread blackouts and limited gasoline. As blocked roads finally reopen, we get our first look at the wreckage on the Garden Isle's battered north shore.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (Septemeber 9, 2026)

Interactive history, community support, and local shopping. Learn how the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum is celebrating 45 years at Pearl Harbor with brand-new exhibits, and support Breast Cancer Hawaii's resource craft fair this weekend.

Interactive history, community support, and local shopping. Learn how the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum is celebrating 45 years at Pearl Harbor with brand-new exhibits, and support Breast Cancer Hawaii's resource craft fair this weekend.

This is Now (June 22, 2026)

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