Voters across Hawaii are heading to the polls today for the midterm election. The driver who struck and killed a teenager near McKinley High School nearly four years ago is set to be sentenced today. Plus, a woman who confronted a naked kidnapping suspect warns others to stay on guard.

Voters across Hawaii are heading to the polls today for the midterm election. The driver who struck and killed a teenager near McKinley High School nearly four years ago is set to be sentenced today. Plus, a woman who confronted a naked kidnapping suspect warns others to stay on guard.

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 3, 2026) 

Election Day is in full swing across Hawaiʻi with key races for governor, county mayors, and charter amendments on the line, even as local turnout lags compared to past midterms. Other states are seeing historic turnout as candidates reach the home stretch with control of Congress up for grabs. Plus, a break down of the issues driving voters to the ballot box and examine why the battle for the U.S. Senate is closer than ever.

Election Day is in full swing across Hawaiʻi with key races for governor, county mayors, and charter amendments on the line, even as local turnout lags compared to past midterms. Other states are seeing historic turnout as candidates reach the home stretch with control of Congress up for grabs. Plus, a break down of the issues driving voters to the ballot box and examine why the battle for the U.S. Senate is closer than ever.

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Big shopping deals, live local music and the ultimate holiday feast shortcut. We are tracking down the best places to find one-of-a-kind gifts, hear local music and grab pre-ordered Thanksgiving grindz before spots fill up.

Big shopping deals, live local music and the ultimate holiday feast shortcut. We are tracking down the best places to find one-of-a-kind gifts, hear local music and grab pre-ordered Thanksgiving grindz before spots fill up.

HI Now Daily (November 3, 2026)

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins "Spotlight Now" to address the biggest issues facing the City and County of Honolulu. The mayor reveals his push to make the general excise tax surcharge for rail permanent to fund future extensions to Waikīkī and the University of Hawaiʻi, explains the city's urgent interim options as the Waimānalo Gulch landfill deadline nears, discusses police patrol reassignments to curb overtime, and shares an update on the city's bid to bring giant pandas to the Honolulu Zoo.

Then, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) economist Jacob Vuillemin breaks down a new report on Japan’s evolving economic footprint in Hawaiʻi. From shifting tourist spending patterns and exchange rates to multibillion-dollar opportunities in defense contracting, agricultural seed research, and prefabricated housing, Vuillemin explains how the bilateral relationship extends far beyond Waikīkī.

Finally, in our Community Spotlight partnership with Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, Honolulu pulmonologist and critical care specialist Dr. Samuel Evans addresses Hawaiʻi’s low lung cancer screening rates. Dr. Evans explains risk factors for both smokers and non-smokers, and spotlights cutting-edge robotic bronchoscopy technology that is revolutionizing early detection right here at home.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins "Spotlight Now" to address the biggest issues facing the City and County of Honolulu. The mayor reveals his push to make the general excise tax surcharge for rail permanent to fund future extensions to Waikīkī and the University of Hawaiʻi, explains the city's urgent interim options as the Waimānalo Gulch landfill deadline nears, discusses police patrol reassignments to curb overtime, and shares an update on the city's bid to bring giant pandas to the Honolulu Zoo.
Then, Department of Business, Economic Development &amp; Tourism (DBEDT) economist Jacob Vuillemin breaks down a new report on Japan&rsquo;s evolving economic footprint in Hawaiʻi. From shifting tourist spending patterns and exchange rates to multibillion-dollar opportunities in defense contracting, agricultural seed research, and prefabricated housing, Vuillemin explains how the bilateral relationship extends far beyond Waikīkī.
Finally, in our Community Spotlight partnership with Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, Honolulu pulmonologist and critical care specialist Dr. Samuel Evans addresses Hawaiʻi&rsquo;s low lung cancer screening rates. Dr. Evans explains risk factors for both smokers and non-smokers, and spotlights cutting-edge robotic bronchoscopy technology that is revolutionizing early detection right here at home.

This Is Now (November 3, 2026)

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