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A high surf warning is in effect as the recent south swell is hitting the islands. We'll take a look at how lifeguards were impacted. Plus, a Kauai community is standing behind a long-standing teacher who lost her job after 33 years. Hear from a Chinese developer who is behind bars for allegedly smuggling aliens and having communist ties. What he has to say, as he fears retaliation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hunt for a murder suspect ends as Honolulu police arrest a 37-year-old man in the Punchbowl area. A terrifying scene at a South Kihei condominium leaves six people injured. Plus, the suspect in the Hopaka Street shooting is now facing attempted murder charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kauai homicide suspect Willan Sinclair appeared in court and charged with 28 counts. Six people were injured after a balcony comes crashing down in Kihei. Plus, President Trump is in Europe for the G7 summit, where a deal to end the war with Iran is set to take center stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer plans, local deals and stories worth celebrating. HI Now Daily features Kids City Hawaii updates, the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival and Hawai‘i’s largest grass volleyball event in Kailua. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're following some breaking news out of Southern California where an Air Force B-52 bomber has crashed. President Trump is in Europe for the G-7 summit, where a signed memorandum of agreement with Iran is expected to be presented. And Honolulu police continue to investigate a pair of shootings early Sunday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Details on a multi-car wreck that snarled traffic on the H1 for hours. New technology coming to the Maui police department is stirring up some conversation. We hear from both sides of the debate over AI. GLP-1's are taking the nation by storm, how they are now impacting the retail industry as Americans slim down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police are currently investigating two separate homicide cases that happened early this morning. A six-vehicle crash shut down all eastbound lanes of the H-1, leaving six people seriously injured. And Maui police have a 34-year-old Kahului man in custody in connection with a shooting and carjacking near Hookipa Beach Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surveillance video appears to show a violent hammer attack that police say left a man hospitalized. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault, then released pending further investigation. Plus, how new technology could soon give Maui police another set of eyes in the sky—and on the ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest phase of the ongoing Ward Village transformation, the longtime shopping center is set to close by the end of this month. One of the seven suspects charged in connection with a brutal assault on Oahu's North Shore appeared in court today. And the Maui Police Department has won approval of a big expansion of electronic policing tools, including cameras and drones assisted by artificial intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plan ahead for island fun, summer wellness and a getaway with local ties. Explore Japan vacation homes, preview Waikīkī’s pride pool party and get smart skin tips from one of Hawai'i’s top dermatologists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the seven suspects charged in connection with a brutal assault on Oahu's North Shore appeared in court today. Police tell us the man and a 36-year-old woman got into a fight just before 11 last night, near the Guardrails surf spot in the Maili area. And a manhunt continues on Maui for the armed robber who shot a non-lethal gun at two people before taking their car in Haiku on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A manhunt for the suspect in a violent carjacking on Maui. What police tell us about the current risk to the community. Plus, a Hawaii lawmaker leads a charge to keep handguns out of the mail. We hear from both sides on the issue. Are you looking for a job? Get ready to deal with artificial intelligence. Tips on how you can stand out as AI takes a bigger role in the hiring process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, D, Hawaii, and dozens of other members of Congress are urging the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule that would expand the types of firearms allowed to be mailed through the postal system. On Maui, an armed robbery suspect remains at large after a violent carjacking Wednesday morning along Hana Highway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're learning more about the 70-year-old man who was murdered in Liliha yesterday. A 48-year-old Haiku man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Makawao. And on Maui, an armed robbery suspect is still at large after a shooting and carjacking yesterday near a popular beach park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live music, page-turners and local finds set the tone for today. Dave Edery helps kick off Tavana’s RoadHouse, book lovers browse Ward Centre, and Puʻuhonua Mākeke shares coffee, focaccia and ʻohana care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man in his 70s is dead after he was apparently attacked in Liliha. Meanwhile, on Kauai, Sergio Reyes Hernandez has been identified as the victim of an alleged murder in Hanalei on Saturday. And we're learning new information about an ongoing manhunt for a Hawaii couple on the FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A murder investigation in Liliha. The details of a 70-year-old man being dead, and a man half his age is in custody. Another potential hurdle for payments to Maui wildfire survivors. More on the recent ruling that could be challenged. A weekend celebration bringing together Hawaii, Japan, and the Pacific. Casey Lund is live this morning with a preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Montana man accused of threatening to kill Gov. Josh Green and his family now faces federal charges. The FBI releases a new ‘most wanted’ list featuring a Hawaii couple tied to an alleged mortgage fraud scheme. Plus, long-awaited relief for residents at Kahauiki Village after an extensive cleanup is finally here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer nights are heating up across Oʻahu. We’re checking out stargazing and movie nights in Waikīkī, exploring a new food destination with evening entertainment and previewing an upcoming tequila festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UH Manoa Athletics Department is getting a transformative donation to help recruit and retain student-athletes. A Montana man was arrested today for allegedly sending anti-Semitic threats to kill Governor Josh Green and his family. And the Kauai murder suspect who was captured in the ocean on Monday has had multiple restraining orders filed against him by his neighbors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overcrowding concerns at the State Hospital. Why advocates say staff there are terrified while on the job. Special access, cultural programs, and family activities are planned at Iolani Palace this weekend. Casey is live to tell us why this 'kamaaina Sunday' will be extra special. And remembering a giant of the local fitness industry. Friends and former workout cast members share their memories of Gilad Janklowicz and the legacy he leaves behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aloha Stadium demolition reached a milestone with the final “tripping,” plus sports tourism with Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Association CEO Mufi Hannemann and the latest on Hawai‘i nonprofits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What investigators believe sparked the flames that tore through a Waipahu high-rise. A man caught on camera is arrested after a broad daylight robbery in Wailuku. Plus, honoring a popular TV fitness instructor who filmed his workouts in Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Just graduated or looking for weekend plans? We’re sharing details on a vehicle giveaway for new grads and checking out a free event packed with fishing gear, local food, live entertainment and family fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HFD crews, including its Hazmat unit, responded to reports of explosions at the Wayfinder Waikiki Hotel just before 8 this morning. In Waipahu, a three-alarm fire tore through a high-rise apartment overnight, displacing four adults and two babies. And we're learning more about the capture of a homicide suspect who ended up in the ocean off East Kauai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An islandwide manhunt comes to a close in the waters off Kapaa. We'll show you how police closed in on a homicide suspect. Plus, a judge rules on how much of the Maui wildfire settlement goes to attorneys and why the decision is a financial win for the victims. A new look for one of Hawaii's famous landmarks. How Hawaii's largest hotel is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new development in the Maui wildfire settlement could mean survivors get more money than first expected. A new bill aims to protect kupuna from cryptocurrency scams. Plus, the city opens a new command center to better coordinate help for Oahu’s homeless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear in on a press conference after the days long manhunt for a murder suspect on Kauai ended in the ocean. A victory for Maui wildfire survivors as a court ruling could mean more compensation from a multibillion-dollar settlement. Plus, city leaders unveil a multi-resource center to better serve the homeless community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before she takes the stage in Hawaiʻi, Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle joins us on HI Now Daily. Plus, we’re highlighting local vendors at an upcoming market and introducing a bonded pair of dogs hoping to be adopted together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're following breaking news from Kauai, where police have captured homicide suspect William "Billy" Sinclair after an hours-long ocean manhunt. On Oahu, police are investigating two separate attempted murder cases from the weekend. And as we enter hurricane season, the flood maps for Honolulu County will be updated this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kauai police are searching for a suspect who is considered armed and dangerous. The areas he's known to frequent. We all know buying a home here in Hawaii can be challenging to afford. We'll take a look at a new state program that helps first-time owners make it work. And, the Wildest Show concert series at the Honolulu Zoo is marking its 40th anniversary this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kauaʻi police are still searching for a suspect investigators say is linked to a suspicious death in Hanalei and a separate gunfire report that left one person grazed. A man is under arrest after a confrontation at a popular West Oʻahu beach turned violent last night. Plus, a judge’s ruling could mean more money in survivors’ pockets by limiting attorney fees in Maui wildfire settlement claims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police have released new details about last month’s deadly Kalihi crash — Oʻahu’s 18th traffic fatality this year. One man was killed and two others critically injured in a three-car wreck on the Moanalua Freeway. Plus, after five deaths on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, the state declares a Traffic Emergency Zone to curb more deadly crashes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men are in police custody following a deadly shooting in Mililani late Thursday night. Plus, a seventh suspect has been charged in connection with an assault on Oʻahu’s North Shore. Meanwhile, one person died in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down Moanalua Road eastbound alongside the Moanalua Freeway for several hours Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man is in police custody after an apparent murder in Mililani overnight. Kauai Police are trying to track down 45-year-old Jason Bagain, who is wanted as a person of interest in connection with an apparent shooting yesterday. And on Hawaii Island, the Department of Transportation declared part of Daniel K. Inouye Highway a "Traffic Emergency Zone" following a string of deadly crashes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Hawaii Island resort is marking a major milestone with a look at how to spend a full day on property. Then we head to San Paolo Pizza for Italian-Brazilian flavors, an expanded all-you-can-eat brunch and live music in Waikiki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're continuing to follow a murder investigation in Mililani, where one man is dead after he was shot during an apparent robbery. Following yesterday's fiery collision on Hawaii Island, the Department of Transportation plans to declare a traffic emergency zone on Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, from mile markers 5.5 to 28. And there's a new push on Maui to make the island's roads less noisy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A live look from the scene, near where a man was shot and killed late last night. We'll get the latest from Casey Lund in minutes. Plus, a religious monument at a Buddhist temple falls victim to an act of vandalism, and it was all caught on camera. New numbers this morning from Hawaii Island -- two weeks after a destructive earthquake. The number of damage reports that have now been filed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some on Maui are sounding off on excessively loud sound systems, which prompted a proposal from an isle lawmaker, seeking stricter penalties for noise violations. Plus, families are still without water nearly two weeks after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Big Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One person is dead after a fiery collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway, marking the island's 15th traffic fatality in the first half of the year. Governor Green has launched a new strike force to combat Medicaid fraud in the state after federal funding for the effort was pulled. And a win for West Oahu residents, as plans for a new landfill in the community appear to be no longer in the works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big milestones, big games and big flavors. We’re celebrating 60 years of a landmark Hawaiʻi resort, looking at a new partnership bringing more UH sports to local viewers and previewing a weekend of live music and ranchero-style cuisine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're following some breaking news on Hawaii Island where crews are responding to a firey crash. Hawaii News Now has been selected as the official broadcast partner for UH athletics. And police arrested two more teenagers for an attack on Oahu's North Shore, bringing the total number of people arrested for the incident to five. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have an update from the incoming Honolulu Police Chief as he plans his transition to the islands. Plus, an attempt to keep the birds away from a Maui big box store ends up killing them. We'll tell you more on this. A big announcement for University of Hawaii sports fans this morning, Casey Lund will be live this morning to tell us more on this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The five juvenile suspects in connection with an assault on Oʻahu’s North Shore have been charged. Meanwhile, incoming Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar appeared virtually at the Honolulu Police Commission meeting Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A divided Honolulu City Council voted to pass its $5 billion budget, prompting Mayor Rick Blangiardi to warn, “I don't mean this in a threatening way: that will be on you.” Two more teen suspects have been arrested in a brutal mob attack on Oʻahu’s North Shore. Frustration is growing over continued delays in preserving iwi kūpuna on Hawai‘i Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Italian food and culture to live local music and storm season readiness. We’re previewing Hawaiʻi’s only Italian festival, featuring a performance from NAPZ and sharing hurricane preparedness tips as the season approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran is escalating attacks on Gulf countries with U.S. military bases as the White House awaits a response to its latest proposal. A Honolulu man is accused of threatening to kill the governor of Michigan. Police have arrested four suspects — all of them juveniles — following a beach mob assault on Oahu's North Shore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flood concerns as we enter Hurricane season. Why stream debris is raising worries of another disaster like the Kona Lows. Taking on the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. The new court case claims that homestead leases are discriminatory. And another piece of history falls at Aloha Stadium as we say goodbye piece-by-piece, an update this morning on the status of the new venue project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maui father of a 4-year-old boy found dead with suspicious injuries in 2012 faces trial once again. A piece of furniture sparked a devastating fire that destroyed a Kaimuki home and killed two family pets. And another piece of history collapses in Halawa — a progress update on the demolition of Aloha Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1: NOAA meteorologist John Bravender is urging Hawaiʻi residents to prepare now for a hurricane season that could be busier than normal, driven in part by El Niño and unusually warm ocean waters. Part 2: Native Hawaiian education organizations say they’re relieved after Sen. Brian Schatz announced $46 million in funding was restored, but remain concerned about what comes next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.