Hawaii News Now
HI Now Daily (July 31, 2026)
- Title
- HI Now Daily (July 31, 2026)
- Runtime
- 57:39
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- LIVE: Community celebrations, flame-grilled local favorites and your ultimate weekend game plans. On today’s show see how Southwest Airlines is celebrating new flights in Hilo, and get a taste of Teddy's Bigger Burgers and Tex 808 Barbecue.
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- Upfront with Guy Hagi: Maui actor Moses Good on filming 'Chief of War' in New Zealand
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- In this episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi,” Maui actor and "Chief of War" star Moses Good rides shotgun with Guy to share inside stories about filming the show.
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- Former OHA trustee Kamaki Kanahele dies at 81
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Kamaki Kanahele was a Native Hawaiian leader from Nanakuli and passed away over the weekend.
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- Lahaina’s Front Street to reopen Saturday ahead of wildfire anniversary
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- County officials have announced Lahaina’s Front Street will reopen to vehicle traffic Saturday, a week before the third anniversary of the Maui wildfires.
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- Developer defends Waimanalo kauhale project despite community pushback
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- The project is being built on state Department of Land and Natural Resources with state and county partners and private donors.
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- Teen violinist on 50-state national anthem quest performs at Pearl Harbor
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Sabrina Patel, who is from Burlington, North Carolina, played the national anthem at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center.
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- Lahaina teen turns himself in to police in resort pool riot investigation
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- On Thursday, police said the boy turned himself in at the Wailuku Police Station and he was arrested on suspicion of riot.
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- Hawaii track star looks to represent at World Athletics Under-20 Championships
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- For the last four years, Destiny Look has been a staple at the top of the podium at any track and field meet across the state.
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- Wind advisory posted for most islands as gusty trades increase
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Hawaiian Electric has put its Public Safety Power Shutoff program on "watch" due to the high winds and dry conditions.
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- Police investigate alleged theft of luxury items on Maui, arrests made
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Investigators said three male suspects entered a store and allegedly stole three handbags valued at about $77,950.
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- Grand Naniloa hotel Hilo celebrates new southwest airlines Hilo to Las Vegas flights
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Grand Naniloa Hotel and Southwest Airlines celebrate new Hilo to Las Vegas flights with a free Summer Fun Festival on August 1 featuring live music.
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- ‘Trusted mentors’: School resource officer program expands to Nanakuli
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- The school resource officer program isn't just about security. Officials say the goal is to mentor and inspire students to leave a lasting positive impact.
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- A Hui Hou, Drew!
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Drew Davis is leaving Hawaii News Now to move back home to Texas to be closer to family.
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- July 31, 2026 Hawaii weather and surf: Elevated winds this weekend- Jen Robbins
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Hold on it will be gusty!
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- Indicted state employee continues working while co-defendants are on leave or have resigned
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Leo Asuncion Jr. works in the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and his supervisor says his state role is unrelated to the case.
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- State confirms 4th case of cyclosporiasis in Hawaii-based military member
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the state’s fourth case of cyclosporiasis in a military member based in Hawaii who traveled internationally.
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- As bribery defendants deny guilt, defense attorneys raise doubts about case
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and three other officials pleaded not guilty as defense attorneys raised doubts about the conspiracy charges and timeline.
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- Ex-soldier found guilty of murder in 2020 stabbing deaths of girlfriend, infant son
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- An Oahu jury found former Schofield soldier Kendall Ramsey, 28, guilty of first-degree murder for the 2020 stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and their 6-month-old son.
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- HECO on power shutoff watch, monitors fire risk conditions
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- On Friday, Hawaiian Electric said it is in a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) watch, meaning the company may shut off power if weather conditions intensify.
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- UH men’s basketball team to host free youth clinic on Kauai
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Reigning champions, the Rainbow Warriors, are bringing a free youth clinic to Kauai, giving local keiki a rare chance to train with UH stars.
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- Illegal hunting report at West Oahu ranch leads to first arrest under ‘Duke’s Law’
- Runtime
- 2:52
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- The owner of a West Oahu ranch contacted the Department of Law Enforcement to report a group of people hunting on private ranch property without permission.
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- Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno retires
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency Administrator Talmadge Magno is retiring after nearly a decade of leading disaster and emergency responses on Hawaii Island.
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- Mokulele to restore Kona-Kahului route
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Starting Oct. 1, 2026, Mokulele will offer morning and evening flights.
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- A familiar face is returning to the First Alert Weather team
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- A familiar face is returning to the First Alert Weather team. As meteorologist Drew Davis heads back home to Texas to be closer to family — we'll miss you, Drew! — stay tuned for the return of Dan Cooke to Hawaii News Now.
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- Standoff erupts at Union Plaza as fumigation plans spark eviction fears
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A standoff erupted at Union Plaza in downtown Honolulu Thursday as maintenance fumigation plans sparked renewed eviction fears. Some residents refused to vacate the property, claiming the maintenance was a guise to lock them out.
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- Fire at Waihee home displaces 3
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A fire on Kahekili Highway Thursday displaced three residents and took firefighters more than three hours to extinguish.
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- What's Trending: New Branch of Law Enforcement
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Take a look at this creative police operation in Dunellen, New Jersey. An officer dressed as a shrub used binoculars to catch drivers using their phones.
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- UH alumni-owned businesses showcase local products at sold-out Waikiki event
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Dozens of UH alumni-owned small businesses sold food, drinks, and retail items.
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- American Red Cross declares national blood supply crisis as shortage worsens
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Due to extreme heat, poor air quality, and widespread foodborne illnesses, the American Red Cross says donor turnout is at a four-year low.
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- Entertainment: The Rock stars in 3rd Jumanji Movie
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is teaming up with Kevin Hart again for Jumanji: Open World, plus get a first look at High Watah's new song and music video.
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- Orphaned kitten given life-changing surgery and new home in Pahoa
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Animal organization makes life-changing surgery possible for rescued kitten.
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- Ben Gutierrez's HNN Sunrise surf and weather report for July 31, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Breezy to locally windy conditions are in the forecast as an area of high pressure strengthens to the north.
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- Howard's Business Report: Trump announces Hamas peace plan
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- President Trump says there is a plan to bring peace to Gaza by disarming Hamas. Howard Dicus has more.
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- Firefighters airlift injured woman after fall on Lanikai Pillbox Trail
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 6:25 p.m. and responded shortly after, and began ascending the trail on foot to search by ground.
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- The Maui News sold to local nonprofit, shifting business model
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- The Maui News announced that it is moving to a nonprofit model beginning Friday.
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- Sunrise Sports: NFL Camp
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A positive development for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, University of Hawaii fall camps are underway, and Bows Men's Basketball heads to Australia.
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- HI Now Daily (July 30, 2026)
- Runtime
- 57:43
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- LIVE: From connecting with aina in the loʻi to keeping our furry family members healthy, we are exploring what makes Hawaii thrive. On today’s show we learn ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi while harvesting kalo at Kualoa Ranch and see how a veterinary team helps beloved pets heal.
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- Maui police search for missing woman, 45, last seen in Haiku
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Nina Sofia Mohr, 45, of Texas, was last seen on July 18, in Haiku. Anyone with information is asked to call the Maui Police Department.
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- Kapaa Quarry landfill proposal draws pushback from Windward lawmakers
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Mayor Blangiardi is eyeing Kapaʻa Quarry for Oahu's next landfill, but the plan faces strong opposition and would require a repeal of existing state law.
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- Advocates ask for special session to eliminate contractor campaign donations
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The Good Government Caucus held a press conference on Thursday and called on lawmakers to eliminate a loophole that allows contractors to donate to campaigns.
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- Researchers investigate lone humpback whale spotted off Maui
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The whale was first seen Tuesday off Kaanapali. Witnesses described the young whale repeatedly swimming back and forth near a jetty.
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- Kauai student receives $20K UH scholarship
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A Kauai high school graduate, Skyler Tanical, is heading to UH Manoa next month with a $20,000 scholarship to pursue a business degree.
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- Woman arrested after crash critically injures motorcyclist in Wailua
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Police said the driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of negligent injury in the first degree, inattention to driving and driving without a license.
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- ‘Heart and soul of our community’: Ground broken on new $2.4M playground in Lahaina
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The playground was shaped by community input, with features such as age-specific play areas, an adaptive swing set, and ADA accessible pathways.
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- 1 critical after crash on Highway 11 on Hawaii Island
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The crash happened at around 8:30 p.m. on Highway 11 near the 6 Mile Marker on the Panewa Stretch.
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- $50K donation to help boost Maui Junior Golf Association
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The donation is a big boost after the PGA's Sentry Tournament left Maui last year, and the association has had to rethink how to stay open.
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- New era of Rainbow Wahine volleyball begins as ‘Bows open fall camp
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Thursday marked a significant step in the tenure of new University of Hawaii women’s volleyball head coach Joshua Walker.
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- OHA trustees clash over independent investigative report tied to CEO allegations
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A majority of OHA trustees want the investigative report publicly released, but efforts to discuss it stalled when a vote to enter executive session failed.
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- July 30, 2026 Hawaii weather and surf: Tracking gusty trades- hold on! Jen Robbins
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Tracking much stronger trade winds the next couple of days
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- Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Iwilei parking lot
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The crash happened in the La Tour Plaza parking lot near Alakawa Street and Nimitz Highway at around 1:45 p.m.
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