Chances of a government shutdown tonight are high. Now the blame game is fully underway as national parks prepare to close and federal employees brace for furloughs that could turn into layoffs. And Honolulu police are searching for a Waikiki bank robber who allegedly released pepper spray, causing 18 people to get sick yesterday. 

Chances of a government shutdown tonight are high. Now the blame game is fully underway as national parks prepare to close and federal employees brace for furloughs that could turn into layoffs. And Honolulu police are searching for a Waikiki bank robber who allegedly released pepper spray, causing 18 people to get sick yesterday.&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 (September 30, 2025)

On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we're finding out how one bank's small business customers can earn cash bonuses! Then, we're finding out how a lender's help increased access to credit and capital for better economic self-sufficiency for Native Hawaiians.

On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we're finding out how one bank's small business customers can earn cash bonuses! Then, we're finding out how a lender's help increased access to credit and capital for better economic self-sufficiency for Native Hawaiians.

HI Now Daily (March 10, 2025)

A volcano warning is in effect as Kilauea began erupting again this morning, causing closures due to dangerous conditions. On the Garden Isle of Kauai, local businesses are seeing an influx of customers coming in for emergency supplies as the state braces for prolonged rain. And the Trump administration says it will step up the attacks on Iran until that country is no longer able to strike back.  

A volcano warning is in effect as Kilauea began erupting again this morning, causing closures due to dangerous conditions. On the Garden Isle of Kauai, local businesses are seeing an influx of customers coming in for emergency supplies as the state braces for prolonged rain. And the Trump administration says it will step up the attacks on Iran until that country is no longer able to strike back. &nbsp;

This Is Now (March 10, 2026)

Our team has declared a stretch of First Alert Weather days, as a powerful storm is set to roll into the state. When your community will see the impacts. A new theory on the death of crime boss Mike Miske. Why prosecutors are claiming it wasn't an accident. Weight loss drugs have been taking the world by storm. We'll look at the impacts well beyond your waistline.

 

 

Our team has declared a stretch of First Alert Weather days, as a powerful storm is set to roll into the state. When your community will see the impacts. A new theory on the death of crime boss Mike Miske. Why prosecutors are claiming it wasn't an accident. Weight loss drugs have been taking the world by storm. We'll look at the impacts well beyond your waistline.
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This Is Now (September 30, 2025)

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