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On Sunrise: We examine the ongoing investigation and growing community concerns following a violent attack on Maui’s Baldwin High School campus. With a busy Halloween night ahead on Oahu's roads, we look at essential safety tips to keep trick-or-treaters and drivers safe. Plus, details on how five people managed to escape after a small plane crash-landed on Kauai. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Gov. Josh Green approved a new Office of Elections rule Friday that sets a written procedure for deciding a winner in a tied race. Maui police have made an arrest and increased security at Baldwin High School after a video of an assault on campus became part of a criminal investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

we're following developing news out of Kauai, where a small tour plane was forced to make an emergency crash landing. Ahead of a busy Halloween weekend, a message of caution from city leaders and plans for stepped up enforcement. Plus, local environmental groups gathered at the federal building today to speak out against a bill aimed at protecting America's energy producers.  See omnystudio.c...

Spooky season fun, weekend nightlife and early holiday shopping. We are getting into the Halloween spirit with HNN employee costumes, exploring thrilling events at The Gatsby in Kakaʻako, and previewing the upcoming Na Lehua Marketplace and Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're following developing news out of Kauai, where one person is injured after a small plane made an emergency crash landing in Waimea. An Oahu grand jury indicted the man charged with kidnapping a woman in Diamond Head this week. And Honolulu's police chief says the plan to reassign one hundred police officers from desk jobs to the streets starts Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

A planned staffing shakeup elicits tough questions for HPD's chief. The progress he says is being made to protect the community. Is your driver's license set to expire? The city says a surge of renewals will be needed in the weeks ahead. What you need to know if you want to avoid those long lines at the DMV. A new rule on how the state will handle election ties. What will be done if candidates end...

A 23-year-old man accused of kidnapping a woman from a garage on the Diamond Head Gold Coast appeared before a judge for the first time Thursday morning. Meanwhile, Honolulu City Council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam has introduced a resolution to become chair of the City Council. His rival for the job, Andria Tupola, said he is moving too quickly and may have broken the law. See omnystudio.com...

Hawaii's sports community is heartbroken over the loss of legendary UH Football Coach June Jones. Heavy rainfall has caused dangerous flash flooding and an evacuation warning on Maui. And the young man accused of kidnapping a woman from a Diamond Head apartment building appeared before a judge today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Powerful steps, personal stories and a celebration of island craft. Find out how local families are honoring loved ones at the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oahu, and explore handcrafted sips from the 13th annual Made in Maui County Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flash flood warning has been extended for Maui County until 3 this afternoon as we continue tracking the threat of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flooding. Hawaii's sports community is mourning the loss of legendary UH Football Coach June Jones, who passed away last night at the age of 73. And the man accused of trying to kidnap a woman on the Diamond Head Gold Coast appeared before a judge toda...

A social media challenge is damaging door and fraying nerves on Maui. The call from residents to do something about this neighborhood nuisance. One golfer needs a bit more time on the range. A big surprise for a driver in Ko Olina when an errent shot smashed into his windshield. Who is responsible for damages and why it could be tough to make them pay up. Check out this work of art, perfect for th...

The threat for minor flooding and ponding will continue through tonight as a surface trough shifts over the eastern half of the state. Meanwhile, after 55 years of mostly free art classes and cultural lessons, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will end its Community Programs next June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall flavors and weekend projects. Sample limited-time pumpkin desserts popping up around Oahu and pick up simple safety tips for your next DIY paint refresh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain triggered widespread flooding on Molokaʻi, forcing schools and county offices to shut down. Charges have been filed against the man accused of kidnapping a woman along the Diamond Head coast. Plus, an Ocean View couple faces an exhausting and costly rebuild months after Hurricane Lala slammed Hawaii Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is a First Alert Weather Day, as the statewide flood watch has been extended through early Thursday. All that rain could make for some dangerous driving conditions, so our Casey Lund gives us a look at the roads in East Oahu. And we're following some developing news out of Spain, where the country's Prime Minister has announced three days of national mourning after a high-speed train colli...

It's a First Alert Weather Day, as a flood watch is in effect across the state. There were heavy downpours overnight. We have team coverage to get you ready for today's conditions. Terrifying moments caught on camera, as a man is seen grabbing a woman from behind in the Diamond Head area. We have reaction from witnesses and the latest on the suspect. A change that all Merrie Monarch fans need to k...

Our First Alert Weather Team is tracking the arrival of wet weather and the potential for heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. Meanwhile, with a week to go before the November general election, political spending in Hawaii has reached a new high, and most of it is coming from one source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A terrifying daytime kidnapping was caught on camera in broad daylight, rattling a quiet neighborhood along the Diamond Head Gold Coast. Meanwhile in federal court, a judge decides whether an embattled Maui Police commander accused of taking bribes will remain behind bars ahead of his trial. Plus, a Kauai high school homecoming game descends into chaos after a massive on-field brawl breaks out bet...

Hawaiʻi's youth are taking over the studio to talk story about our future. Hear 12 student leaders discuss civic engagement, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and affordability, plus how to join Monday's Walk to the Box. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nonprofits and volunteers have spent decades restoring streams in Waipao, taro fields and wetlands, and the fishpond in Windward Oʻahu to manage water and grow food. Stewards of Heʻeia said the work connects the mountains to the sea and depends on community participation. In this episode, Rick Barboza, Kapalikū Schirman, Kanekoa Kukea-Shultz and Hiʻilei Kawelo discuss ahupuaʻa and shared responsib...

The Diamond Head community is shaken after an attempted kidnapping was caught on camera. Our team has declared today through Thursday as First Alert Weather Days. Plus, charges are pending following a social media threat involving a high school football game on Kauai over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sophisticated scam brings a local business owner to his knees -- literally. How he was fooled and his warning to all of us. A local non-profit needs help to survive. The string of disasters that has brought the Kona Historical Society to the brink. Some possible problems for the iPhone Duo. The defect now being reported amidst all the excitment for the new device.     See omnystudio.co...

The family of a man who died after tripping on a cracked sidewalk in Salt Lake has settled a lawsuit with the city for $2.5 million. Plus, a Maui woman is demanding justice after her dog was shot. Meanwhile, our First Alert Weather Team is tracking a threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and thunderstorms beginning Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just a week until Election Day, growing confusion surrounds a hotly contested West Oahu race as election officials attempt to revise tiebreaker rules. A former Moanalua athlete is speaking out about her painful memories after her high school wrestling coach was hit with federal child sex charges. Plus, record-breaking king tides are wreaking havoc on both U.S. coasts, and forecasters warn the...

Careers, homeownership and local film lead today's lineup. Explore city jobs ahead of the October Career Expo, get free homebuying help in West Oahu and meet the filmmakers behind STAINED at HIFF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.