More U.S. bombers are arriving in the Middle East, according to the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The mother of a man accused of slashing a Honolulu police officer's throat says he has been struggling with mental health. The state recently saw its first conviction for habitually driving without a license under newly enhanced penalties. 

More U.S. bombers are arriving in the Middle East, according to the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The mother of a man accused of slashing a Honolulu police officer's throat says he has been struggling with mental health. The state recently saw its first conviction for habitually driving without a license under newly enhanced penalties.&nbsp;

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 (March 4, 2026)

On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we're finding out how this small business' greenery-inspired art can help transform interior spaces while also connecting us with the outdoors! Next, we're learning how to make your breakfasts healthy with Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels!

On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we're finding out how this small business' greenery-inspired art can help transform interior spaces while also connecting us with the outdoors!&nbsp;Next, we're learning how to make your breakfasts healthy with Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels!

HI Now Daily (March 4, 2026)

An investigation into a death at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where a man's body was found. Hawaii's Governor reacts to the campaign finance investigation into his lieutenant governor, why he says he is choosing to stay neutral. We are 6 weeks away from tax day. But the annual headache may come with a sweeter reward this year.

 

 

An investigation into a death at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where a man's body was found. Hawaii's Governor reacts to the campaign finance investigation into his lieutenant governor, why he says he is choosing to stay neutral. We are 6 weeks away from tax day. But the annual headache may come with a sweeter reward this year.
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (March 4, 2026)

After over 35 years, new affordable housing for local families is making its way to Lanai. The death of a Hawaii resident at Kilauea Caldera is under investigation at the national park. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi presents next year's budget, which is about $130 million less than this year's.

After over 35 years, new affordable housing for local families is making its way to Lanai. The death of a Hawaii resident at Kilauea Caldera is under investigation at the national park. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi presents next year's budget, which is about $130 million less than this year's.

This Is Now (March 4, 2026)

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