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Witnesses say a confrontation over a parking stall led to a stabbing that left several people injured. Police are still searching for two men accused of trying to rob someone at gunpoint in Mokulēʻia. Plus, the controversial project that sparked fierce debate on Oʻahu’s North Shore—and why the governor says it’s no longer moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Honolulu police have arrested a suspect in the Kalihi stabbing that left a 24-year-old man critically injured. After four days of searching by air and sea, crews have suspended the search for a South Korean father and son who disappeared near Hanauma Bay. Plus, emergency crews rush a 41-year-old to the hospital in serious condition after a T-bone crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

The Honolulu Police Department is searching for the suspect accused of critically stabbing a man in Kalihi. Meanwhile, developers of Aloha Stadium say the demolition process is about a month ahead of schedule, generating thousands of tons of steel and other debris bound for destinations around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities give an update on the search for a father and son who went missing near an East Oahu coastline. Another potential site on Mauna Kea is being considered for the Thirty Meter Telescope, as opponents of the project take their fight to California. And Gov. Josh Green signs the state's $21 billion dollar budget and announces which bills he's considering for veto.  See omnystudio.com/li...

Fire up the grill and kick off the weekend with us. We’re sharing fresh BBQ meal ideas and new summer finds, details on a seasonal giveaway and celebrating the beauty of Tahitian dance and culture at Tahiti Fête Hawaiʻi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two westbound lanes of the H-1 Freeway were closed after an excavator on a flatbed truck hit the Aala Street overpass, causing concrete to fall on the road. Talks appear to have stalled in the case against former Oahu resident Luigi Mangione in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. The Hawaii State Department of Health has ordered a junkyard next to Waiawa stream to shut down after multiple...

Still no sign of a missing father and son off Oahu, as crews will be out for a 4th day of searching. The latest on the efforts and reaction from the family. Plus, beware of fake Journey tickets! What you need to know about a scam for September's concert at the Blaisdell so you and your money don't go Separate Ways. We are now in the window for the next eruptive episode.     See omnystudi...

Hawaii News Now has learned the state Department of Health has ordered a junkyard next to Waiawa Stream to shut down. There are multiple city violations, but operations are still going on. Meanwhile, a family of four escaped safely from a burning home Wednesday night after a neighbor broke through two locked doors to alert them to the fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction from both sides after the U.S. Supreme Court overturns a Hawaii law that requires gun owners to get permission before bringing firearms into places like clubs, restaurants and stores. Thousands are feared dead after a pair of powerful earthquakes levels neighborhoods in Venezuela. The latest on the search for a father and son who may have been swept out to sea near an East Oahu hiking tra...

High-energy dining and new-home inspiration take the spotlight today. We’re checking out ADEZ Steakhouse and Lounge’s Wagyu Tomahawk, lava stone service and nightlife vibes, plus Koa Ridge’s new Sales Office and Lau Leʻa model homes in Central Oʻahu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search crews are racing amid dangerous conditions to find any sign of a father and son who went missing during a hike in East Oahu. Hawaii leaders respond after the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a Hawaii gun law, ruling the state's requirement for permission to carry guns onto private property unconstitutional. A Pearl City family of five is displaced after fire tears through their home. See omn...

Lawmakers are being asked to come clean if they have any ties to Hawaiʻi's bribery and corruption probe. After years of legal wrangling, the U-S Department of Justice is finally issuing some settlement payments to Red Hill plaintiffs. How much they got and why so many claims are still unresolved. And the Office of Hawaiian Affairs moves forward into the entertainment industry. How close is it to b...

The latest on day two of the search near Hanauma Bay for a missing father and son visiting from Korea. The Justice Department has paid about $17 million so far in Red Hill fuel-spill settlements. Plus, a Hawaii man faces federal charges for allegedly trying to lure a 15-year-old into sex on the Big Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search continues for a father and son missing near Hanauma Bay. The federal government approves $17 million in Red Hill water crisis settlements. Plus, OHA revives a controversial proposal to explore buying a Hawaii TV station. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music and culture take center stage on HI Now Daily. We’re talking story with Henry Kapono and Tehani ahead of an upcoming performance, enjoying a live in-studio performance and learning more about a festival dedicated to celebrating and preserving Tahitian dance and culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crews continue to search for a father and son who went missing while hiking near Hanauma Bay. Payments have gone out to 629 people who filed claims in a lawsuit over the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill. A man accused of sexually assaulting another passenger on an overnight flight from Kona will face charges in Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Hawaii residents have been charged in a national crackdown on healthcare fraud. Meta has unveiled a new line of smart glasses powered by AI. What they'll be able to do and how much they'll set you back. Honolulu's Mayor sounds off on the City Council, as he vetoes part of the recently passed budget.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on the search for the father and son hikers last seen near Rock Bridge along the Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail in Hawaiʻi Kai. On Maui, a meeting on the future of Mākena State Park turns heated. Plus, an H-1 rollover backs up eastbound traffic for hours during the morning commute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people are missing after being swept into open waters off Hawaii Kai. Honolulu’s mayor vetoed part of the city’s $5 billion budget over cuts to the Office of Economic Revitalization. The U.S. Justice Department announced charges against more than 450 health care professionals, including two in Hawaii. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for ways to stay active and learn something new? We’re checking out pickleball for kūpuna, sipping on a refreshing summer tea and sharing information on tuition-free pathways to become a teacher in Hawaiʻi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaiʻi’s legislative leaders are taking stock of what got done this session — and what didn’t — as attention shifts quickly to the next round of races. On Spotlight Now, the conversation focused on policy choices made at the state Capitol and the political road ahead. Senate President Ron Kouchi and House Vice Speaker Linda Ichiyama review major takeaways from the session,...

Kacey Jennings, a former Hawaii Island man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, Allison Maria Castro, in Arkansas, has been sentenced to life in prison. The Justice Department has announced charges against 455 healthcare professionals, including two in Hawaii, in its latest effort to crack down on fraud. Fifty years after an Oahu man disappeared on the North Shore, loved ones are still hoping f...

A former high-level city employee is accused of faking paperwork to scam the Foodbank. Details on his alleged scheme. An invasive pest that comes with a nasty sting. These nettle caterpillars are now being spotted. A busy week for online shoppers, as Amazon launches Prime Day deals. We'll look at how the other retailers are responding, and how you can save.       See omnystudio.com/...

Today on HI Now Daily, Kainoa is live from Kauai with a first look at a new restaurant from Chef Roy Yamaguchi. A new summer concert series is coming to Waimea Valley. Is your home storm-ready? Simple steps to prevent potential water damage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former city employee was arrested for a fraud scheme and the alleged victim is the Hawaii Foodbank. More residents are calling the state for help to remove an invasive stinging caterpillar. And, millions in new funding for the restoration of Kauai's iconic Coco Palms resort.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.