A warning from first responders as winter’s first extra-large swell is expected to roll in this weekend. Plus President Trump is responding after an ambush attack just blocks from the White House, allegedly by an Afghan national, resulted in the death of a National Guard soldier.

A warning from first responders as winter&rsquo;s first extra-large swell is expected to roll in this weekend. Plus President Trump is responding after an ambush attack just blocks from the White House, allegedly by an Afghan national, resulted in the death of a National Guard soldier.

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 (November 28, 2025)

Honolulu police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on Kunia Road Saturday night. Plus, after a study showed genki balls don't help clean up waterways, a project that uses them in the Ala Wai has been losing volunteers.

Honolulu police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on Kunia Road Saturday night. Plus, after a study showed genki balls don't help clean up waterways, a project that uses them in the Ala Wai has been losing volunteers.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (December 7, 2025)

New reaction from Hawaii doctors in disbelief after a federal panel dropped a vaccine recommendation for hepatitis B on Friday. Plus, a former youth coach and University of Hawaii volleyball player is accused of producing child pornography involving one of his underage students.

New reaction from Hawaii doctors in disbelief after a federal panel dropped a vaccine recommendation for hepatitis B on Friday. Plus, a former youth coach and University of Hawaii volleyball player is accused of producing child pornography involving one of his underage students.

Sunrise at 7 a.m. (December 6, 2025)

Oahu's North Shore abuzz after the opening ceremony for "The Eddie." A look at what to expect leading up to the Big Wave competition. 

More delays for Maui wildfire survivors waiting for their share of a multi-billion dollar settlement. 

Emotions run high for workers striking outside Kapiolani Medical Center for 50 days now. The latest on the negotiations, or lack there of.  

Oahu's North Shore abuzz after the opening ceremony for "The Eddie." A look at what to expect leading up to the Big Wave competition.&nbsp;
More delays for Maui wildfire survivors waiting for their share of a multi-billion dollar settlement.&nbsp;
Emotions run high for workers striking outside Kapiolani Medical Center for 50 days now. The latest on the negotiations, or lack there of.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This Is Now (November 28, 2025)

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