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A fight between two teen girls escalates into an attempted murder case. Why one of the girls' sister is now facing some serious charges. An activist with Hawaii ties is detained by the Israeli government. What she was doing before she was taken by military forces. An electric scooter crash, that critically injured a man in Kalihi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unruly passenger forces a Hawaiian Airline flight to turn around and a rare look inside the states bunker that houses confiscated illegal fireworks. Plus, the Waikiki bank robber suspect appeared in court, he said "he felt bad."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente Hawaii employees could soon walk off the job after announcing plans for a 5-day strike. The man accused of releasing pepper spray while trying to rob a Waikiki bank appears in court. And a challenge to Hawaii's gun restrictions makes its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burritos, noodles and BBQ bowls for only $6! HI Now Daily helps you find the deals and talks story with an actor in the new Spinal Tap movie. Happy Aloha Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government shutdown is in day three with no end in sight as lawmakers once again failed to reach an agreement. A strike date has been set for more than 2,000 local Kaiser Permanente employees. And a new UHERO report is sounding the alarm for Hawaii's nonprofit sector, which stands to lose more than $100 million in federal funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preparing to picket: Kaiser Permanente workers are set to take action after their contracts expired this week. What the hospital says they're offering to keep them on the job. More Hawaii children are getting past school vaccine requirements.. using religious exemptions. How the state compares to the rest of the country. We told him not to play with fire but Casey doesn't listen. He's out live this morning at Sea Life Park where the Fire Knife Dance will be celebrated this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kainoa is hopping on a mechanical bull for today’s episode of HI Now Daily. See if he can hang on for 8 seconds, and where you can head this weekend to take a turn. Plus, we’re dialing up delicious food at a restaurant inspired by Hawaii’s historic blue pay phones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a press conference, interim Honolulu police chief Rade Vanic elaborated on a deadly officer-involved shooting that took place outside Queen's Medical Center Thursday morning. Police responded to reports of a man with a firearm expressing suicidal thoughts. Vanic said when officers approached, the suspect pulled out a revolver and pointed at them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Witnesses describe an intense situation that led to officers fatally shooting a man outside Queen's Medical Center. For the second consecutive day, fire breaks out on a Nanakuli property. Plus with no signs of progress, the federal government shutdown is raising concerns for Hawaii nonprofits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting outside Queen's Medical Center. A house fire in Nanakuli prompts road closures and sends one woman to the hospital. The federal government shutdown enters its second day, as federal workers face potential layoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's day two of the federal government shutdown. We look at how it's impacting local federal employees and services. A new program has launched to help Hawaii residents become more familiar with the digital world. We'll tell you how you can get involved. The LOTTE Championship is back for its 13th year. Casey Lund is live this morning with an inside look at the LPGA tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the first government shutdown in more than six years underway, lawmakers continue to disagree over funding for healthcare. Meanwhile, a historic site on Oahu remains open under a temporary federal agreement. Hawaii County officials release new details on the driver in a bus crash that sent twenty-two people to the hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we welcome Chef Ippy Aiona back into the kitchen to make one of his favorite dishes, and offer a great deal on tofu. Plus, we sit down for another lesson in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The senate failed in two votes today to reopen the government after it shutdown last night, stopping paychecks for hundreds of thousands of federal workers. Governor Josh Green hopes federal workers affected by the government shutdown will look for opportunities with the state through the Operation Hire Hawaii Initiative. And Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research, has died at age 91. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re trying out fresh baked goods from a Waikiki shop, plus learning when to take your pet to the regular vet, and when a specialist is needed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Washington barrels toward a government shutdown with no deal in sight, a look at how the closure will affect federal jobs and services in the islands. A Hawaii County bus overturns in Laupahoehoe, injuring more than 20 on board. We hear from residents who helped pull people to safety. And more than two years after the wildfire tragedy, Maui County unveils its new design plans for Lahaina's historic business district. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Spotlight Now, Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda sits down to talk about the pressing challenges facing the Big Island and potential pay raises for all county workers. He also provides an update on a bus crash that sent 22 people to the hospital. Then Stuart Coleman, executive director of Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations, sheds light on the state’s cesspool conversion mandate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chances of a government shutdown tonight are high. Now the blame game is fully underway as national parks prepare to close and federal employees brace for furloughs that could turn into layoffs. And Honolulu police are searching for a Waikiki bank robber who allegedly released pepper spray, causing 18 people to get sick yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Miller believes kindness can change lives — and she’s proving it every day at the Hawai‘i Foodbank. On A Leader’s Journey, she shares how compassion and accountability guide her work to ensure no one in our islands goes hungry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bank robbery shuts down a road in busy Waikiki with Emergency Medical Services treating more than a dozen people. As the state and military prepare to negotiate land leases, the governor and Army secretary set a framework for discussions. Major upgrades are now complete at Ala Wai Golf Course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find out what’s in the works for an affordable housing complex, just 15 miles from town. On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, get details on what kind of housing and the price range. Plus, a new opportunity for pickleball fans with $10,000 in prize money!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new development as the state and military prepare to negotiate the renewal of land leases. Leaders in Congress are set to meet with President Trump at the White House as the deadline to avoid a government shutdown quickly approaches. Honolulu police are searching for three men in connection to a crime spree on Oahu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shock and panic. That's what some Downtown apartment building tenants are expressing after they were told to leave within days. A change is coming for electric vehicle drivers. We'll tell you what the federal government is now implementing and how it's predicted to affect traffic. And there's a glow from Kilauea this morning. The U.S. Geological Survey says precursory activity began around 10:00 last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paia brush fire on Maui, which burned for four days, is now fully contained. Investigators say the blaze was likely set intentionally, and police are searching for a suspect. Search efforts off Kauai are winding down after days of intense Coast Guard operations. Two men remain missing in the area, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists are warning of a possible slowdown ahead. We look at what a mild recession could mean for families across the islands. A Waikiki man is facing new charges after an encounter with police turned violent. We'll have the latest on the case and what led to his arrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HI Now Daily is serving up the good vibes — live music in the studio, ono grindz you’ll want to try, and the inside scoop on today’s best deals!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with a live look at Hanalei Bay where blue skies are trying to pop through all those gray clouds. A flood watch is still up for Kauai until 6 tonight. An update on that day-long brushfire in Paia; MFD officials say they have made progress overnight, and it's now 90% contained. And reaction from Honolulu's mayor on a highly anticipated permitting system that's been delaying key building projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City leaders are defending a new building permit system that has led to several delays. The Honolulu mayor speaks out on the issue. State officials vote to pass new rules regulating shipments to Molokai in an effort to protect the island from invasive pests. Thousands are expected to line Kalakaua Avenue for the 77th annual Floral Parade Saturday morning. We're live near the route with a sneak peek, and what drivers need to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HNN declares a First Alert Weather Day for Kauai. Drew Davis is tracking the flood watch on the Garden Isle. Added intrigue for the upcoming election season as longtime state Rep. Della Au Belatti announces a bid for U.S. Congress. And former FBI director and Trump adversary James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury days after the president called for his prosecution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, the Hawaii International Film Festival gets extra attention from the makers of Chief of War! Plus, celebrate theatre kids along with us as we learn about a performance this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Garden Isle and Niihau until Friday evening. On Maui, Paia Elementary School is closed for a 2nd day because of a nearby brushfire. And veteran state lawmaker Della Au Bellati announced her plans to run for Congress, the latest challenger for Rep. Ed Case's District 1 seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brush fire on Maui is now 70 percent contained, as students at Paia Elementary School are out of class for a second consecutive day due to the fire. A new Honolulu permitting system, designed to speed up the process, is reportedly having the opposite effect. An endangered monk seal returns to his island home after years away on an important mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another deadly crash on Oahu leaves many wondering what more can be done to make the roads safer. Crews on Maui are trying to get the upper hand on a brushfire in Paia that has caused power outages and a school closure. And a gunman opens fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re celebrating a Kailua festival with a huge dinosaur, and cookies! Join us for today’s episode of HI Now Daily for times and activities. Plus, we’re trying out venison pizza on Maui.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paia brush fire that forced nearby homes to evacuate is now 50% contained with no forward progress overnight. Loved ones of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash in Kalihi Monday night are praying for justice. Homeland Security says a gunman shot three detainees at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas before taking his own life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A large brush fire continues to burn on Maui, as evacuations are lifted in Paia. Hawaii News Now investigates allegations of a Red Hill cover-up as a former fuel director claims she played a key role in the investigation. Hulu and Disney+ subscription rates are set to increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotlight Now welcomes two guests to explore Hawaii's relationship with the military when it comes to water and land leases. The Board of Water Supply is suing the U.S. Navy for $1.2 billion to help clean up the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill. BWS manager and chief engineer Ernie Lau says he has been asking the Navy to share their monitoring data, but they have not cooperated. Meanwhile, negotiations continue with the state and military over land leases. Those leases are set to expire in 2029, but the Trump administration has said they want a new deal much sooner. Gov. Josh Green has said it’s in the state’s best interest to engage. Native Hawaiian scholar Jon Kamakawiwoʻole Osorio, dean of the Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, calls his response disappointing. In our new Community Spotlight segment, Kayla Keehu-Alexander, vice president of community impact at Aloha United Way, reflects on federal impacts to local nonprofits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're tracking breaking news on Maui. A fast-moving brush fire in Pa'ia forces evacuations, developing details on the fire fight. Another death on O'ahu's roads after a woman is hit crossing the street in Kalihi as police search for the driver. Honolulu City Council explores a price hike to ride The Bus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on HI Now Daily, we’re hanging out in Kailua at a boutique filled with women’s beach lifestyle apparel and accessories! Plus, we learn about an architecture firm that’s going green with sustainable materials to help build homes and spaces that are better for the environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Oahu man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course was found guilty, then tried to stab himself with a pen in the courtroom. A community mourns for Hopena Pokipala, a 30-year-old killed in a crash Saturday night in Windward Oahu. And HNN Investigates the Red Hill fuel spill that has two men charged with conspiracy. Exclusive photos from deep inside the tunnel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negotiations are underway as Kaiser Permanente workers fight for increased staffing levels and higher pay. The Honolulu City Council is preparing to vote on Bill 54, which aims to raise the cost of riding transit in Hawaii. An updated analysis provides new numbers on the actual cost of achieving the 'American dream.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a small atoll in Micronesia to leading a statewide organization in Hawai‘i — Josie Howard’s journey is one of resilience and humility. In this episode of A Leader’s Journey, she shares how We Are Oceania empowers youth, strengthens community, and helps newcomers find their place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unionized workers are one step closer to striking against Kaiser Permanente. The latest details from both sides of the negotiating table. A Mililani man is convicted for killing his 74-year-old mother and her dog, how long he faces behind bars. The White House links the risk of autism to a widely used over the counter medication.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, local musicians who have more than a million subscribers on YouTube are headed into our studio to perform just for us. Plus, more brain power for men! We’ll find out how this new technology works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump made a big announcement today, claiming there's a link between autism and acetaminophen, the active drug in the pain reliever Tylenol. Over 2,000 Hawaii Kaiser Permanente workers voted to authorize a strike as their contracts are set to expire Tuesday. And 5-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore joined Governor Green to announce the first ever HHSAA surfing state championships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kunia farmers are still feeling the impacts of last month's string of wildfires. Now, they're calling the community for help as they work to get back on their feet. A violent attack leads to a shocking discovery for an Oahu man. While he was recovering in the hospital, he received a rare diagnosis. After a years-long hiatus, guided tours are once again offered at Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Casey Lund has the latest information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A crash on the H1 Kalihi overpass last night brought out police, fire, and EMS. A crash near Waimanalo Beach last night has left one man dead and another hospitalized in serious condition. Authorities were called to a home on Hawaii Kai Drive at around 8:15 last night after the woman threatened her neighbor with a "dangerous instrument."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Makiki man is now fighting for his life after a shocking turn of events. What began as an assault this summer has led to a rare and aggressive cancer diagnosis. Those genki balls you've seen used to clean the Ala Wai Canal might not be helping at all. A new study could change how people think about this popular cleanup method.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show, HI Now Daily spotlights a North Shore pizza spot with plans for a food truck. Then, sit back and relax with some Aloha Friday mele. We're jamming out with Kamaka Camarillo to watch his newest music video “E Ola Kākou Ē” and his new single "Loyal Man".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still no deal between Kaiser Permanente and 1,900 of its workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5. The fate of a Mililani man accused of killing his mother and her dog now rests with a jury. And The fallout over late night host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension continues. Reaction from lawmakers and President Trump as he takes aim at legacy media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mother and daughter accused in the brutal beating of a Wahiawa woman with special needs remain in custody after a judge denied their request for supervised release. After 93 traffic deaths in Hawaii so far this year, reaction to the governor's push for new road rules. And popular New York City burger restaurant Shake Shack is coming to Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.