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With another hurricane season upon us, now is the time to get ready, starting with your ‘ohana and your community. What are emergency officials doing differently to better guard our islands when disasters strike, and how are they better prepared? In this Hawaii News Now special, we want to keep you and your family safe, and show you how you can be better prepared for the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after Joe Logan's sudden decision to step down as HPD Chief, a former police commissioner is blasting the mayor's handling of the process. Our first look at the three young men accused of a deadly shooting in Makaha, as court documents reveal what led up to the alleged murder. A Kaimuki resident found a slithering surprise in his backyard. Where agriculture inspectors think the snake came from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Spotlight Now, we’re joined by Gov. Josh Green to go over the bills he plans to veto from this past legislative session. Then we interview Keith Regan, state comptroller and head of Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hokulea and Hikianalia are on their way to Tahiti, ready to restart their Moananuiakea pacific-wide voyage. And a seismic leadership shakeup at the Honolulu Police Department: Chief Joe Logan is resigning after three years on the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HPD Chief Joe Logan has submitted his resignation, effective June 30th. We have the reaction to show you this morning.. as this shakes things up for the police department. After another weather delay the crews of Hokulea and Hikianalia plan to re-launch their voyage today. We'll give you more details about how you can participate a bit later in the morning. Hollywood has been the center of tv and film production for decades. Why there's growing concern about the industry's survival in California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honolulu Police Department experienced a seismic shift in command as Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan announced his retirement less than three years after he was named to lead the department. Plus, Gov. Josh Green appointed the state's first fire marshal in nearly 50 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch today’s episode of HI Now Daily to hear a live performance from Disney Stars from Lilo & Stich and Moana 2! Plus, a smash burger special you gotta get before it’s gone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in Hilo where Hokulea and Hikianalia remain dockside; their departure to French Polynesia delayed due to weather. Plus four men, all 20 and younger, were arrested over the weekend in connection with a deadly shooting in Makaha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope are claiming victory. Why they aren't out of the woods just yet. A delay in Hokulea's departure from Hilo. When Hokulea has now scheduled to set sail. President Trump's multi-trillion dollar tax and spending package is being considered this week. What one local tax expert says about potential impacts here at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police arrested four men in connection with a deadly shooting in Makaha Wednesday night. Plus, dozens of concerned community members spent yesterday sprucing up a long-neglected cemetery in Pearl City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash Friday night along Kamehameha Highway in the Kahaluu area. Plus, former MMA fighter BJ Penn has asked a judge to withdraw an arrest warrant against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bounce with us on today's episode of HI Now Daily! Join us for a peek into a bounce class from Kauai-based fitness studio and find out when you should go in-person or online. Plus, need a date idea? Find out where you can find this gallery to view contemporary and historical art pieces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is thanking Elon Musk for his work in the administration. What's next for the Department of Government Efficiency in his wake. After MMA legend BJ Penn was arrested, some of his biggest supporters are among those asking him to get help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kahuku students and their parents took to the streets, saying they need new school leadership. The events that led up to them speaking up. Violent video from inside the walls of OCCC. It's just a snapshot of what advocates are calling a system in crisis. What they say is at the root of the rising tensions. Looking for something for your child to do this summer? We'll tell you how they could be eligible for a free membership at the YMCA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I was like, 'Oh my God, I think we need to make sure all our doors are locked." Reaction from the West Oahu community following a deadly shooting in Makaha. A plea agreement for a Schofield soldier accused of killing his pregnant wife. Calls for change at Kahuku High as parents and students lash out at school administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 19-year-old is dead and four others injured in a late-night shooting. We've got the latest on the investigation. Plus police arrest a 17-year-old after they say he was found with a loaded ghost gun and a high-capacity magazine. And firefighters recover the body of a missing hiker overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're following that breaking news in Makaha, where one person was killed in a shooting. Casey Lund has the latest updates from the scene. A suspected drug overdose at a local correctional facility is under investigation. Why community advocates are now sounding the alarm. And heading out to Kilauea to check out the eruption? Where you can get a great view.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much-needed relief could soon be on the way for thousands of Maui's wildfire victims through a multibillion-dollar settlement. As three inmates are treated for possible drug overdoses, the incident shines new light on prison staffing issues. And how new upgrades at Honolulu's airport will help improve the travel experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn a bunch about bees on today’s episode of HI Now Daily! Watch to see where you can get honey produced on Oahu, and other bee byproducts. Plus, we’ll explore pet-safe products for the DIY lover in your house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump says the U.S. is on the verge of striking deals to end two wars in Europe and the Middle East. Local health officials respond as the federal government rolls back COVID vaccination guidelines for healthy children and pregnant women. And a popular Korean convenience store is coming to Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green has signed off on the country's first-ever tourism surcharge. What this means for visitors, and when it will go into effect. The mayor's plan to double Oahu's sewer rates over a decade is still not a done deal. What is still being debated and reaction from council members. Two years after an Ewa Beach veteran disappeared, his family is still hoping to bring him home. Where his family says he was last seen and why they are still holding out hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green signed into law the nation's first-ever "green fee" aimed at covering the state's rising cost of climate change. Meanwhile, on Hawaii Island, a Puna man was charged with armed robbery, terroristic threatening, and firearms offenses after police said he threatened a man with a gun and stole a car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re celebrating the arts on today’s episode of HI Now Daily! Join us for a performance from the Asia Pacific Dance Festival, and check out local jewelry that supports schools and charities. Plus, how do you know if your home is ready for hurricane season? Watch today’s show to get prepared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Spotlight Now, we're joined by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, for the latest out of Washington, D.C. Then we sit down with Carl Bonham, University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization executive director, for a check on Hawaii's economic outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green is signing into law a bill that creates a first-of-its-kind "green fee" to help Hawaii address the impacts of climate change. A man accused of shooting a woman after she refused to have sex with him appeared in court this morning on an attempted murder charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police respond to a possible attempted murder in Waipahu overnight. The military is eyeing the Johnston Atoll. Why environmentalists are already standing in opposition. Plus, a spike in shark sightings across the country. What to know before getting in the water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we honor fallen service members on this Memorial Day, it's also a time for families to remember loved ones they've lost. We're live from Magic Island ahead of the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Ceremony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Memorial Day, fallen service members are honored at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. And in Washington, D.C., a U.S. veteran from Honolulu pays tribute to his late son at the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some breathtaking sights as crowds flock to Kilauea to catch the latest eruption episode. Stay tuned to learn what heights these lava fountains hit. Don't be fooled. Scammers are fooling local residents with a convincing con. What police say you should be on the lookout for. Paying tribute this Memorial Day with a jump from high above. We tag along on this local event which honors the legacy of our fallen veterans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation is underway for a hit-and-run crash in Kalihi that left a woman in critical condition Saturday night. Plus, police arrested a man in connection with a shooting on Tantalus Drive that injured a woman. Meanwhile, after 24 days at sea, an Oregon man and his cat arrive in Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After sailing from Oregon 23 days ago, Oliver Widger and his cat Phoenix are set to arrive in Hawaii Saturday morning. Plus, a Maui woman drops her restraining order after accusing her husband of a violent cliffside attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new twist in the case involving a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife as Arielle Konig drops a request for a restraining order. Former victims of serial road rage suspect Nathaniel Radimak — and their high-profile attorney — react to his new charges in Hawaii. And what exactly is lurking in the hills above UH Manoa? What we're learning about an unfolding animal search.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HI Now Daily reveals where you can pick up $7 poke, and we’ll walk you through a recipe you can make for dinner tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of a young woman who was brutally attacked in Wahiawa lawyers up. Their message to the public as police provide an update on the suspects. Still recovering from a beating in prison, serial road rage suspect Nathaniel Radimak enters his plea on assault charges. And Hawaii wins a court order stopping the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A local food truck owner says kids eat free – no questions asked! Today on HI Now Daily, we find out what inspired this local business, and sample the food loved by customers of all ages. Plus, a songwriter who rose to fame in a Japanese talent show shares how he shifted his passion to a full-time job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sickening video this morning of a violent bullying incident in Central Oahu. The impassioned response from the community, and a suspect's mother pleas for forgiveness. A "life and death situation." A West Oahu lawmaker is telling local utility companies to step up to mitigate wildfire risk. What he says needs to be done. Planning a summer getaway? We look into whether you should be prepared for some sticker shock in this age of inflation concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another bomb threat sends an outbound flight back to Oahu, while on land, Honolulu police are investigating two separate shootings that left two women injured. Meanwhile, at the nation's Capitol, U.S. Senators grill Hawaii's governor over the state's COVID-19 response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Busted surfboards are turned into art, on today’s episode of HI Now Daily. Plus, we sip and talk story about pairing wine with food and get invited to an event put on by the experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heated exchanges on Capitol Hill between Gov. Josh Green and Republican members of a senate subcommittee. And the latest on two separate bomb threats interfered with Honolulu flights two days in a row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we continue to follow the latest Hawaiian Airlines bomb threat developments. Casey Lund is live at the airport with more. Coral damaged by a luxury yacht two years ago has finally been reattached to the ocean floor off of west Maui. We'll tell you just how many pieces were able to be rehabilitated. The latest from Washington in a high-stakes meeting into Hawaii's one-sided kidney trade. What Congresswoman Jill Tokuda is asking for that would benefit local patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re celebrating local culture today on HI Now Daily with a segment all in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi! It’s perfect for anyone who wants to bring more language into their daily life. Plus, we invite a talented chef into our kitchen to make onaga and to find out who he goes to for the best fresh fish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday, a possible bomb threat was reported in connection with a Hawaiian Airlines flight at the San Diego International Airport, according to San Diego Harbor Police. Meanwhile, on Oahu, a man has died after drowning at Kailua Bay, plus a stabbing in Waikiki sent a man to the hospital in serious condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're learning more about a possible bomb threat made on a Hawaiian Airlines flight that had nearly 300 passengers on board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, what happens to wedding flowers if the new couple doesn’t keep them? We send Rachel out live to Waikiki to check out a one-of-a-kind art installation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Army says it's willing to let go of the lands at Makua Military Reservation... when its lease with the state expires in 4 years. Plus, Honolulu Fire Department investigators are still looking into what sparked an ambulance fire over the weekend. Meanwhile on Hawaii Island, two people were injured in a crash that left one vehicle precariously perched on another.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hokulea has set sail again. She left Oahu this morning after a delay over the weekend due to rough ocean conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hokulea and her sister, Hikianalia are setting sail this morning. We're live from Sand Island with Casey Lund, as the crew resumes its historic Moananuiakea voyage. A new tool for the Trump administration as it targets illegal immigrants across the U.S. and the data they now have access to. Are you a local business in need of some new restaurant equipment and furniture? Howard's going to tell you about an auction underway from the old Dave and Buster's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu Police have opened an investigation after two moped riders were hit on Keeaumoku Street Saturday, plus a parked Honolulu Emergency Medical Service vehicle burst into flames while crews were on scene at a Wailupe home. Meanwhile, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation could bring in a professional tour operator to bus visitors to the popular Hanauma Bay snorkeling site.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police have charged a man with attempted murder in Nanakuli, plus police are on the lookout for an attempted kidnapping suspect accused of trying to take a 10-year-old boy from Kalihi Waena Elementary. Meanwhile, one of Hawaii's longest-serving lifeguards in state history has retired after 46 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling all foodies! On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, a rundown of the biggest food events of the year, and a special dish cooked up by the Fan Favorite of Kitchen Scraps!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firefighters rush to save a woman trapped on a roof as flames engulf her home. As Hokulea prepares to resume her Pacific voyage, we hear from Kamehameha Schools students joining the historic journey. New surveillance video shows the moment 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.