After much speculation, Kauai County Mayor Derek Kawakami just announced he will be running for lieutenant governor. A city bus crashed into a tree around 7 this morning, critically injuring a man who had to be extricated from the bus. We're also following developing news of a deadly stabbing in Waikiki.

After much speculation, Kauai County Mayor Derek Kawakami just announced he will be running for lieutenant governor. A city bus crashed into a tree around 7 this morning, critically injuring a man who had to be extricated from the bus. We're also following developing news of a deadly stabbing in Waikiki.

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 (March 17, 2026)

What we’re learning this morning about a late-night fire in Kailua that had crews rushing to respond. How officials are working to change dangerous driving habits at a traffic safety fair. Plus, a bike ride and rally to honor a local cyclist and bring the community together.

What we&rsquo;re learning this morning about a late-night fire in Kailua that had crews rushing to respond. How officials are working to change dangerous driving habits at a traffic safety fair. Plus, a bike ride and rally to honor a local cyclist and bring the community together.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (April 4, 2026) 

Nearly two weeks after devastating flooding, Molokai residents say recovery efforts are making progress and they’re grateful for the help and donations coming in. On Oahu, Waialua firefighters are back at their station about two weeks after it was flooded. A search-and-rescue mission is underway after Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet; one American airman has been found and another remains missing.

Nearly two weeks after devastating flooding, Molokai residents say recovery efforts are making progress and they&rsquo;re grateful for the help and donations coming in.&nbsp;On Oahu, Waialua firefighters are back at their station about two weeks after it was flooded.&nbsp;A search-and-rescue mission is underway after Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet; one American airman has been found and another remains missing.

First at 4 p.m. (April 3, 2026)

A U.S. A-10 was hit by Iranian air defenses, and an F-15E was reportedly shot down; one crew member was rescued as fighting escalates. Get the latest on NASA’s Artemis II astronauts, the first crew to leave Earth’s orbit in more than 50 years, now headed to the moon on a 10-day mission. A woman has been charged in connection with an armed robbery in Ko Olina last month.

A U.S. A-10 was hit by Iranian air defenses, and an F-15E was reportedly shot down; one crew member was rescued as fighting escalates.&nbsp;Get the latest on NASA&rsquo;s Artemis II astronauts, the first crew to leave Earth&rsquo;s orbit in more than 50 years, now headed to the moon on a 10-day mission.&nbsp;A woman has been charged in connection with an armed robbery in Ko Olina last month.

This Is Now (March 17, 2026)

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