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Crime boss Mike Miske was found dead Sunday while awaiting sentencing at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu. The 50-year-old was pronounced dead just after 10 a.m. Teams from the Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office spent several hours at the detention center. A sign on the door at FDC said all visits were canceled for Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of "Spotlight Now," we take a look at Hawaii's film industry and new steps being taken to uplift this part of the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police are searching for a suspect in connection with a jewelry store smash-and-grab in Waikele. The incident happened on Friday, Nov. 1 at approximately 2:55 a.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kilauea's eruption is on pause this morning but not before it gave us a spectacular show to remember. How high those lava fountains reached. Ending homelessness in Hawaii. It's the aim of Kauhale communities, including a newly opened project just outside Downtown Honolulu. We take you inside. It's the season of joy but also stress. You aren't alone if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed this time of year. We have some helpful tips to handle the holidays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your New Year’s menu planned now, with a little help from HI Now Daily! We’ll run down a deal for prime rib and all the sides, plus enjoy holiday music from your favorite local artists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kilauea Volcano is erupting again after a three-month pause, the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. Scientists described the eruption as “dynamic” and said the lava activity is confined to the summit caldera. There are no immediate threats to infrastructure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kilauea Volcano is erupting again after a three-month pause, the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. Scientists described the eruption as “dynamic” and said the lava activity is confined to the summit caldera. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three suspects, including two juveniles, were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in Maili last Thursday. The two juvenile suspects are 17-year-old boys, HPD said. The third is a 19-year-old man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remembering Theresa Cachuela. It's been one year since she was shot and killed at Pearlridge mall. More on her family's fight to inspire change in the community. History on Oahu's North Shore. Tens of thousands caught the action at the Eddie as a local surfer etched his name in history. We hear from him after his big win. Christmas is just 2 days away. We'll give you a look at people overseas that are still making Christmas ornaments the old fashioned way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of thousands of people are gathering on Oahu’s North Shore for the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspect is still on the run after a fatal drive-by shooting in Maili. Loved ones of 28-year-old Jonah Slawson gathered at the site of the shooting on Maliona Street on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’ve packed the show with local artists performing their holiday favorites! It’s the perfect background for wrapping presents and if you still need to buy some, we’re also live at a jewelry store with last-minute ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bay has called the day! The 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is officially a go, organizers announced Friday morning. The contest is set to begin at 8 a.m. Sunday for its 39th edition dedicated to the North Shore’s legendary waterman. Contest director Liam McNamara said the surf conditions are looking ideal for the big wave competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bay has called the day! The 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is officially a go, organizers announced Friday morning. The contest is set to begin on Sunday for its 39th edition dedicated to the North Shore’s legendary waterman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A homicide investigation is underway following a shooting in Maili on Thursday night that left a man dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigators are working to understand what led up to Tuesday's plane crash near Honolulu's airport. The challenges NTSB officials are facing in piecing together what happened. After losing everything in the Lahaina fire, a small business owner is recovering from back-to-back break-ins. We'll tell you when these incidents occurred and what was stolen. There's been an uptick in fatal pedestrian crashes on Oahu compared to last year. Just how much the numbers have gone up and what the most dangerous intersections are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police released new details in a barricade incident that triggered the evacuation of a busy store Wednesday night. Just after 5 p.m., police responded to reports of a man throwing liquor bottles and damaging property at the Don Quijote store on Kaheka Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turn up the volume – we are going to karaoke! On today’s episode of HI Now Daily we’re live at a local karaoke bar to learn about their rooms, song choices and something called a Rainbow Shot. Plus, live Christmas music from Tavana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large surf is rolling in along Oahu's North Shore, but will it be enough for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational? Organizers give us an update on what they're tracking. And as alluring as the waves can be, ocean safety officials warn the public conditions will be extremely dangerous. Get the latest: https://buff.ly/49ORVGP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After five hours, a barricade situation at the Don Quijote store on Kaheka Street ended Wednesday night. The incident started just after 5 p.m., prompting the evacuation of shoppers and employees at what is one of the busiest stores at any time of year, but especially during the holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.