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.

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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)

Breaking news this morning, as catastrophic flooding is happening right now on Oahu's North Shore. Residents in Waialua and Haleiwa are being urged to evacuate now, as the water continues to rise. We're also tracking the dam at the Wahiawa Reservoir, which is now over the 84-foot threshold.

Breaking news this morning, as catastrophic flooding is happening right now on Oahu's North Shore. Residents in Waialua and Haleiwa are being urged to evacuate now, as the water continues to rise. We're also tracking the dam at the Wahiawa Reservoir, which is now over the 84-foot threshold.

Sunrise 5 a.m. (March 20, 2026)

Hundreds of Hawaii Island residents are now going on nearly a full week without power. Days after dangerous floods forced evacuations, the Waialua community is bracing for another stretch of heavy rain. And the trial started today for the attempted murder case of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife. 

Hundreds of Hawaii Island residents are now going on nearly a full week without power. Days after dangerous floods forced evacuations, the Waialua community is bracing for another stretch of heavy rain. And the trial started today for the attempted murder case of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (March 19, 2026)

The attempted murder trial is underway for the Maui doctor accused of trying to push his wife off a cliff at Oahu's Pali Lookout trail nearly one year ago. Mayor Blangiardi delivered his state of the city address last night, where he outlined his administration's accomplishments and touched on plans to stem a population drain on Oahu. And there are new warnings at Waimea Bay, where state crews are working to shore up a landslide as drivers face delays on the highway.

The attempted murder trial is underway for the Maui doctor accused of trying to push his wife off a cliff at Oahu's Pali Lookout trail nearly one year ago. Mayor Blangiardi delivered his state of the city address last night, where he outlined his administration's accomplishments and touched on plans to stem a population drain on Oahu. And there are new warnings at Waimea Bay, where state crews are working to shore up a landslide as drivers face delays on the highway.

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