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22/07/2025

Police said a vehicle was traveling northbound on Kuhio Highway when it crossed the center line and hit an oncoming vehicle.

22/07/2025

The Hawaii Police Department has an interim chief in place when its current chief, Ben Moszkowicz, leaves the department.

The Hawaii County Police Commission appointed Deputy Chief Reed Mahuna to serve as interim chief of police, effective Sept. 1.

“This community is very special, and I am honored and grateful beyond measure for all the support that they have given me,” Mahuna said.

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22/07/2025

LIVE: Singer and songwriter Jerry Santos drops by HI Now Daily today to talk story and perform two original songs live in our studio. Plus, sign up for your spot in a local golf tournament and help support people who are learning to live beyond their addictions.

22/07/2025

After a period of relative stability, health officials said COVID-19 activity is on the rise again in Hawaii.

21/07/2025

Gerhardt Konig's attorney requested access to Arielle Konig’s phone and social media records, telling the judge they're necessary to building their case.

21/07/2025

THIS IS NOW: The Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a birthday trip to Oahu was back in court today. And police recovered the remains of two women from deep within the debris of a massive banyan tree that topped in downtown Hilo.

21/07/2025

Gov. Josh Green joined us live on Hawaii News Now - Sunrise this morning to talk about the upcoming wildfire season, the tourism board, Hawaii's film industry, and more.

Gov. Josh Green joins us in studio to talk about the upcoming wildfire season, the tourism board, Hawaii's film industry, and more.

21/07/2025

Trump wants lower interest rates now, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell says inflation remains too hot. This Fed posture has resulted in Trump calling the Fed Chair a “major loser” and a “numbskull.”

Trump wants lower interest rates now, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell says inflation remains too hot.

21/07/2025

On Sunday, Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 12:36 p.m. for an unconscious swimmer at the Kaneohe Sandbar in Kaneohe Bay.

On Sunday, Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 12:36 p.m. for an unconscious swimmer at the Kaneohe Sandbar in Kaneohe Bay.

21/07/2025

The remains of two women have been removed from the debris of a large banyan tree that fell over last weekend in downtown Hilo. Investigators believe they were likely hit by falling tree branches.

The remains were deep within the debris of the tree, which fell July 12.

21/07/2025

The 29th episode of Kilauea’s ongoing eruption ended at Halemaumau crater without the towering fountains of previous episodes.

Scientists explain why ⬇️

Lava began fountaining at around 5:15 a.m. Sunday. with fountain heights peaking at 200 feet. In past episodes, fountaining had exceeded 1,000 feet.

21/07/2025

The outage resulted in a system-wide ground stop for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights that lasted about three hours.