The state is closing one lane of Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay to stabilize the hillside after heavy rains stripped vegetation. Hawaiian Electric crews are still working to restore power following the recent storm. A city bus driver who crashed into a tree in Kalihi has died.

The state is closing one lane of Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay to stabilize the hillside after heavy rains stripped vegetation. Hawaiian Electric crews are still working to restore power following the recent storm. A city bus driver who crashed into a tree in Kalihi has died.

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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 (March 18, 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.

This Is Now (March 19, 2026)

Another First Alert Weather Day. Our team is tracking the potential for flash flooding and its impact on your weekend. This comes after the recent marathon storm system that hit the islands last week. We talk with residents who are still without power. Weight loss drugs are taking the nation by storm but what happens when you stop taking them? We'll give you tips on how to keep the weight off. 

 

 

Another First Alert Weather Day. Our team is tracking the potential for flash flooding and its impact on your weekend. This comes after the recent marathon storm system that hit the islands last week. We talk with residents who are still without power. Weight loss drugs are taking the nation by storm but what happens when you stop taking them? We'll give you tips on how to keep the weight off.&nbsp;
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This Is Now (March 18, 2026)

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