Hawaii News Now
HI Now Daily (May 20, 2026)
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- HI Now Daily (May 20, 2026)
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- 57:51
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- LIVE: Good vibes and good energy. We’re highlighting a local artist performing this weekend, a brand centered around mental health awareness and intentional living, plus a closer look at Hawaiʻi-grown māmaki and the people behind it.
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- The Drew Point (May 20, 2026)
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- 1:17:36
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- LIVE: Drew Davis brings you the latest in what's happening in Hawaii weather, and what's to come in the days ahead.
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- Statewide concealed carry licenses climb in Hawaii
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- All four counties saw increases, with the largest in the City and County of Honolulu (up 90.0%) and the smallest in Kauai County (up 20.6%).
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- Leaders react to selection of David Lazar as Honolulu police chief
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Community leaders across Oahu are weighing in after the Honolulu Police Commission selected David Lazar as Honolulu’s next police chief.
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- 2 arrested in connection to Kakaako shooting, third suspect wanted
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- On Wednesday, detectives arrested the 18- and 23-year-olds on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder and firearm offenses.
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- Point-in-Time Count 2026 shows Oahu homelessness shifting toward shelters
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- A federally mandated count shows a slight drop in unsheltered homelessness on Oahu, while more than 4,500 people were identified overall in 2026 data.
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- ‘Give these animals space’: More movement expected from Hawaiian monk seal, pup in Waikiki
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Officials say this stage of life is crucial for both mom and pup, making more important than usual for beachgoers to keep their distance.
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- Caught on camera: Waikiki crash involving HPD officer
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Another driver was hit before the HPD vehicle slammed into a McDonald's.
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- It’s a boy! Maui Hyatt reveals new penguin chick’s gender
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- 0:07
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- The Hyatt Regency Maui announced that their new penguin chick is a boy.
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- Notorious road rage attacker sentenced to 7 years in prison
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Nathaniel Radimak, 39, is accused of violent incidents in Hawaii and California.
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- Covering the Cost: How to lower the cost of doing business in Hawaii
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- 49:53
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Annalisa Burgos sits down with leaders in the business community to talk about running a small business in Hawaii.
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- California visitor dies following rescue on Kalalau Trail
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Bystanders performed CPR until Kauai Fire Department personnel aboard Air 1 arrived and extracted the victim from the trail.
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- Police identify man killed in Highway 130 hit-and-run
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- The collision occurred on Highway 130 near the intersection of Orchidland Drive.
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- Hawaii sees sharp spike in concealed carry licenses statewide
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- All four counties saw increases, with the largest in the City and County of Honolulu (up 90.0%) and the smallest in Kauai County (up 20.6%).
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- Maui mural highlights underage drinking, drug use prevention
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- A new mural at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui highlights ongoing efforts to stop underage drinking.
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- Sunrise Xtra: Guy Hagi dishes on Cheap Eats
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- 18:20
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Guy Hagi gives a behind the scenes look at his daily routine working early mornings on Sunrise, and talks about all things Cheap Eats.
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- Honolulu EMS warns of alarming spike in near drownings involving keiki
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Since the start of 2026, Honolulu EMS responded to 12 non-fatal drowning calls for children, nearly double compared to last year.
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- Police commission chair says chief pick based on ‘what the community wants’ | Full interview
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Police commission chair Laurie Foster says the choice of David Lazar reflects community calls for modernization and transformation.
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- Hawaii weather: First alerts winds as gusts exceed 40 mph; Jen Robbins, May 20, 2026
- Runtime
- 4:04
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Tracking powerful trade winds into the weekend
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- Kauai firefighters celebrate new rescue vehicles with blessing ceremony
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- KFD added three new brush trucks and a new high water rescue vehicle to their fleet.
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- The Drew Point: A look ahead at El Nino
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- 24:48
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Drew gives a no nonsense update on the current Hawaii weather, and takes a lot ahead at El Nino.
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- Commission selects David Lazar as Honolulu’s new police chief
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- The announcement came after public testimony and deliberations over three finalists that also included Mike Lambert and Scott Ebner.
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- Police arrest one while shutting down illegal gambling operation in McCully
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- HPD recovered 18 gaming machines and more than $11,000 in cash.
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- Hawaii Sen. Keohokalole files to run for Congress
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Longtime state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole has officially filed to run for U.S. Congress, challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Case.
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- ‘UH pride’: Fans turn out as UH men’s volleyball trophy tour begins
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- The tour comes after the Rainbow Warriors captured their third NCAA men’s volleyball national championship on May 11 with a win over UC Irvine.
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- David Lazar is 'in it for the long haul' as Honolulu police chief | Full interview
- Runtime
- 6:17
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- David Lazar says he’s “overwhelmed” and honored to be Honolulu’s next police chief, pledging transparency, morale-building, modernization and a long-term commit
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- Family of man killed in Hawaii Island crash says death was preventable
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- The family of a man who was killed in a double fatal crash on Hawaii Island is speaking out for the first time. They say his death was preventable.
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- HPU adds women’s flag football, first collegiate program in Hawaii
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- The program will begin this fall as part of HPU’s NCAA Division II athletics program.
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- Cheap Eats: Taco Rice Hawaii
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- 4:36
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- We're on Kalakaua near Don Quixote, right on top, right, and we'll be eating taco rice with my buddy Johnny Helm.
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- Guam fraud case tied to children’s Hawaii hospital travel ends in $10.7M restitution
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- Prosecutors said the defendants told patrons that proceeds would support travel for children to Shriners Hospitals for Children for care in Honolulu.
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- Healthier Hawaii: Stroke Awareness
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- 3:28
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- It's stroke awareness month, Dr. Joseph Kipta is the stroke medical director for Hawaii Pacific Health, he joins to share more on the third leading death.
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- Chef Lillian Cumic new way of poke
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- 4:29
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- We're up in the kitchen with Chef Lillian Cumic, she's showing us a different way to enjoy a local staple, poke!
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- Sunrise Sports: New York Historic Comeback, Volleyball Champs
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- 4:06
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- The Le Jardin Boys Volleyball team is still riding high.. after winning the school's first Division two state championship last Friday.
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- Entertainment: Cher Birthday, Billie Jean #1
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- More than 4 decades after Michael Jacksons hit song Billie Jean was released, it is now back on top.
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- What's Trending: Barbie Power Wheels
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- The Georgia handyman transformed this pink power wheels Barbie dream camper into a fully functioning road vehicle.
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- The Morning Beat: HPD Selecting New Chief
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- 4:02
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- The new HPD Chief will be selected this afternoon, one candidates past under investigation. Civil Beat's Madeleine Valera is here to report.
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- Guy Hagi's HNN Sunrise surf and weather report for May 20, 2026
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- Trade winds will steadily increase from Wednesday through Thursday night and will bring windy conditions by Thursday.
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- Howard's Business Report: Historic Wage Agreement
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- A widely expected World Cup hotel strike has apparently been averted. New York hotels and unions reached an eight-year contract agreement.
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- Moanalua boys' volleyball team's first state title
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- The Moanalua boys' volleyball team became the first public school to win it all since 1979. It's their first ever state title.
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- HI Now Daily (May 19, 2026)
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- 57:52
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- LIVE: Community support and local perks. We’re looking at job opportunities and how helping this local favorite celebrate their anniversary could score you $50! Plus, how you can help give local keiki a strong start for this school year.
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- Spotlight Now: Exploring Hawaii’s economy from strain to solutions
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- 1:01:55
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- LIVE: Today on Spotlight Now, we explore the state of Hawaii’s economy with economist Paul Brewbaker and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii CEO Sherry Menor.
We’ll also look at opportunities in Hawaii’s health care industry with job training pathways through the Academy for Healthcare Innovation.
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- Kauai USDA safety inspector convicted of federal child exploitation charges
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A Hanapepe man was found guilty after a four-day federal trial of grooming minors online and coercing them to produce child sexual abuse material.
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- Hawaii Weather: Getting ready for gusty trade winds; Jennifer Robbins, May 19, 2026
- Runtime
- 4:38
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Potential wind advisories coming this week as winds ramp up
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- Spotlight Now: Academy for Healthcare Innovation | Part 1
- Runtime
- 9:23
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Alysha Ladiero talks about how pursuing a career in healthcare changed the trajectory of her life.
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- Hilo woman charged after alleged domestic incident, assault on officer
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Paiva was arrested after a May 17 incident at a Kaieie Place residence involving her ex-boyfriend.
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- Interim Honolulu police chief Rade Vanic speaks out after being passed over for permanent position
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- HNN EXCLUSIVE: Interim HPD Chief Rade Vanic says he wasn’t given a reason for being passed over as a finalist — again. He’s speaking out as the Honolulu Police Commission prepares to pick the next chief.
Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for the full story.
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- Interim Honolulu police chief Rade Vanic speaks out after being passed over for permanent positio...
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The Honolulu Police Commission will select a permanent police chief on Wednesday, and interim chief Rade Vanic says he has no idea why he was passed over again.
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- Woman dies a week after crash on Honoapiilani Highway
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- On Monday, Campisi was transported to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu for further treatment. On Sunday, May 17, she succumbed to her injuries.
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- Kurtistown man dies after motorcycle, Tesla crash in Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
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- City recognizes paramedic, EMT for North Shore family flood rescue
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Paramedic Will Batalon and EMT Alexis De Costa were recognized for rescuing a North Shore family during severe flooding on March 20.
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