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Fire officials say they expect at least one of four major fires still burning in Los Angeles to keep spreading through Wednesday because of unfavorable weather and dry brush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As wet weather continues into Saturday, on Maui clean up efforts are underway. Friday started with thunderstorms and a flash flood warning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Severe weather on Maui causes power outages, school closures, and even snow on Haleakala. The latest from California as two large wildfires ripping through the Los Angeles area are now among the top five most destructive in the state's history. A group of Hawaii volunteers is on the ground in L.A. helping fire survivors in their time of need. And we're getting our first look at the six Aliamanu explosion survivors receiving treatment in Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re taking our Aloha Friday episode to da club! HI Now Daily sends Lauren to a restaurant that turns into a late-night club to sample the specials and find out how you can be a VIP. Plus, a two-pound kitten named Twix will look into your eyes and convince you to take her home. Mahalo for watching! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for Hawaii Island as severe thunderstorms and strong winds move over the eastern end of the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More deaths, more destruction, more devastation. Multiple wildfires continue to burn mostly uncontained in Southern California. The latest on the fight there to stop the flames. Federal agents are now on the case on just what caused the deadly fire in McCully this week. What resources they've sent in to find answers. A new lounge is coming to Honolulu's Airport. What we know so far about the plans for the airports largest lounge investment yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity alert! On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, ventriloquist Terry Fator is in studio to talk about winning America’s Got Talent and to showcase how he cracks everyone one up without moving his lips. Plus, we’re teaching you to cook with ʻulu throughout the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs held an investiture ceremony Thursday. Four trustees were formally inducted into their terms of office during the ceremony at Central Union Church in Honolulu. Kai Kahele, the trustee representing Hawaii Island and former U.S. representative, was elected chair by the board in December. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An upper-level disturbance and available atmospheric instability will lead to isolated heavy downpours on Thursday. The bulk of the heavy rain and severe weather will stay to the north of the island chain, but a few downpours could move over Oahu and Maui County throughout Thursday. There also exists a small chance for isolated thunderstorms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remembering fallen firefighter Jeffrey Fiala. How he's being honored by his colleagues and the community. State law enforcement officials want to get more involved in targeting impaired drivers and speeders. But is Honolulu's police chief on board with the plan? Looking to get in better economic shape in 2025? We have some tips and tricks to take control of your finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put your stretchy pants on! Today on HI Now Daily we sample a special dining experience with 8 courses, featuring Japanese wagyu chefs. Plus, make room for handmade cinnamon rolls for dessert. Resolutions can start in February, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First responders lined the streets of downtown Honolulu on Wednesday in a solemn procession for a firefighter who was killed in the line of duty. Jeffrey Fiala, 25, was part of the Honolulu Fire Department unit that responded to a three-alarm blaze at a residential building in the McCully area Monday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massive wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area left neighborhoods in ruins Wednesday, killing at least two people and threatening landmarks made famous by Hollywood as desperate residents escaped through flames, hurricane-force winds and towering columns of smoke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The community continues to mourn the Honolulu firefighter who died in a building collapse. What we've learned about the 25-year-old. Cracking down on illegal fireworks. Officials are revealing plans on how they hope to keep them out of our neighborhoods. We look into their strategy. Attempts to avoid a strike. The steps some community groups are taking this morning to try to prevent Queen's Medical Center nurses from walking off the job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put your stretchy pants on! Today on HI Now Daily we sample a special dining experience with 8 courses, featuring Japanese wagyu chefs. Plus, make room for handmade cinnamon rolls for dessert. Resolutions can start in February, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honolulu Fire Department is grieving the death of a 25-year-old firefighter following a three-alarm building fire in McCully Monday night. Fire Chief Sheldon “Kalani” Hao identified the firefighter who died as Jeffrey Fiala. He had been with the department for a year and a half, Hao said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A developer joins "Spotlight Now" to discuss plans to reinvent downtown Honolulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 25-year-old firefighter died and several more were hospitalized Monday night while responding to a three-alarm building fire in McCully. At around 7:42 p.m., crews responded to a fire at a two-story residential building on Young Street, just off the Punahou Street intersection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tragic breaking news this morning of a Honolulu firefighter killed in the line of duty. Several others were also hurt while battling a fire in the McCully area. Casey Lund will join us live with the very latest. Some Oahu high school students will have an easier commute to class today. The latest bus route being restored. Oahu residents listen up. Today's your last day to share your thoughts and concerns regarding the state of the county. How you can participate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re on a boat! Set sail with us and learn how you can get on board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.