Hawaii News Now

Everybody get ready to say “Awwwwww”! On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, a tiny kitten wins over our hearts, and we talk about the Hawaiian Humane Society’s art contest – with cash prizes. Plus, Brother Noland stops by to talk about an exciting new project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three years and two trials, East Honolulu man Eric Thompson has been convicted for the murder of Jon Tokuhara, plus Honolulu police are investigating a fatal incident after a man was pinned under a truck Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, a Hawaii Island man accused of a triple murder nearly nine years ago in Puna has been found fit to stand trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rediscovering Hawaii’s Soul is a collective effort that requires urgency and commitment from all who call Hawaii home. In this special episode of Spotlight Now, Hawaiian Electric and Central Pacific Bank collaborate with the Lahaina Advisory Team to rediscover Hawaii’s soul as the town rebuilds from a devastating fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admits it made a mistake after detaining a Laie farmer who faces deportation. The error wasn’t the arrest itself, but was part of a statement given to Hawaii News Now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The brother of the reigning Eddie winner is knocked out at Pipeline.. and saved by fellow surfers and lifeguards. We have details on the near-death wipeout. More preschool classrooms are coming to Hilo. How much in funding is going into the preschool. A helpful change for the next time you fly into Hawaii. The new developments in the state's effort to digitize the agriculture forms/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state announced they're trying out a digital agriculture form on select flights, plus a Kauai man has died following a single-vehicle crash Friday night. Meanwhile, the federal government is being sued over the email sent to federal employees over the weekend. The email asked them to submit five things they did last week, or risk being fired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An actor who has worked on Moana 2 and Lilo and Stich joins us in the HI Now Studio today, and we’ll see if we can talk him into a performance. Plus, a local entrepreneur shows us how he turns secondhand clothes into first-rate hats! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu Police have arrested two more people allegedly tied to the deadly fireworks explosion on New Years, plus a man remains in critical condition after an explosion Sunday in Waialua. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party of Hawaii is condemning President Donald Trump's executive order that says the president and attorney general have the sole authority to interpret the law for the executive branch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man is in critical condition after an explosion in Waialua Sunday. What we know about the incident so far. The Maui Humane Society is feeling the impacts of federal cuts. How a less than 24 hour notice impacted employees trying to recover after surviving the Lahaina wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are investigating a possible attempted homicide case out of Kalihi, plus an update about Saturday's gridlock on the H-1 Freeway eastbound. Meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard has detained a man suspected of stealing a yacht in Honolulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Hawaii man arrested in Atlanta and charged with assault after months-long search, plus the latest on an explosion at an outdoor grill at at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach injuring at least nine people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First at Four, new video of an explosion that injured seven people at a West Maui resort. The latest on the investigation into what went wrong. The tragedy is prompting fire experts to share safety guidelines for grilling. What you need to know when cooking outdoors with gas. Emotional moments in a Maui courtroom as a man's murder conviction is vacated after more than 30 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Share your ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and win cash! On today's episode of HI Now Daily, weʻll highlight a local app that will help your pronunciation be maʻemaʻe. Plus, we'll sample a spam breakfast croissant you can enjoy any time of day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The suspect in the deadly shooting of a health insurance executive made his first court appearance since December. Plus the victim in a hit-and-run on Kauai has died after a week-long battle in the hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New developments this morning from an explosion in West Maui. What's now believed to be the source and how many people were hurt in the blast. Recent violence against local security guards are raising questions about the industry. HNN investigates why current training standards may not be enough. The end is near for a decades-old institution of Korean cuisine. When Sorabol will serve its last meal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for Thai food! On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we're breaking down the most recent Kitchen Scraps episode with the judge, Chef Maile. Plus, details on a belated Galentine's shopping event you won't want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Trump administration cracks down on DEI policies at college campuses nationwide, the University of Hawaii Board of Regents learns 30 stop-work orders have come down, some targeting research aimed at food sustainability in Hawaii. Plus a Maui man convicted of brutally beating his ex-girlfriend's infant son is sentenced. And a man wanted for a double homicide in Ohio is captured on Hawaii Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another round of federal job cuts are coming with thousands of positions being eliminated at the IRS. Plus, Gov. Josh Green is in Washington, D.C., this morning to discuss Medicaid protections. And a White House directive has the University of Hawaii making changes to protect nearly $400 million in federal funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A month after a teenager disappeared on a beach, her family increases their reward for information. We'll share how you can help. Another Trump Administration directive has UH making changes to protect millions of dollars in federal funding. What these changes entail and how UH is responding. The Girl Scouts of Hawaii are rolling out nearly 400,000 boxes of cookies today. Casey Lund will be live at Aloha Stadium this morning to give us a look first hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gumbo, hushpuppies and house-made remoulade! We’re taking you to Mardi Gras on today’s episode of HI Now Daily. See where you can eat like you’re in New Orleans between now and March 4th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.