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A tangled mess of lines causes road closures in Kalihi. A day after forecasters say the central Pacific could see one to four tropical cyclones this hurricane season, federal emergency officials say they aren't prepared for upcoming storms and the potential damage they could bring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal cuts are much deeper than first expected for the University of Hawaii. We're talking tens of millions of dollars. This morning UH's president reveals the latest numbers. The city's planning and permitting department has vowed "no more mercy," when it comes to illegal vacation rentals. We'll tell you how violators will have to pay up. Hawaiian Airlines rolls out a new policy for its passengers. What you need to know if you think you're going to miss a flight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why you and your family should prepare now as NOAA forecasters share their predictions for this year's Central Pacific hurricane season. A Lahaina wildfire survivor accused of killing a fellow fire victim enters his plea in court. And federal funding cuts at the University of Hawaii are much deeper than expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’ll get an inside look at an upcoming dance festival at the University of Hawaiʻi. Plus, check out an in-studio performance by an artist whose fan base includes a herd of wild horses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Central Pacific hurricane season begins June 1 and today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its forecast on how many tropical cyclones are possible. And a serial road rage driver accused of an attack in Kakaako is still in the hospital after he was beaten up while behind bars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three friends from childhood have created a product to help you stay cool – and they’re coming on HI Now Daily to talk about it! See what they’ve developed and then learn what’s in store at a magical festival this weekend, that includes peanut butter and jelly hot dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new economic report reveals the severity of Hawaii’s ongoing housing crisis. Road closures and evacuations were ordered in Hawaii Kai after projectiles were turned in to police. Plus, we're learning more about a fatal crash on Maui from the good Samaritan who saw a truck slam into a man in Kihei.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is making deals at every stop along his tour of the Middle East, and that includes making decisions that upends decades of American foreign policy. National intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard, former U.S. representative from Hawaii, fires the top two career officials leading the National Intelligence Council. And former Kauai mayor Bernard Carvalho wants his old job back, and he's set to make an official announcement tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we visit an artist’s shop on Maui featuring everything from handbags to hot sauce. Plus, learn about a $39 dollar sale for inter-island travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on the edge of a Pali cliff must remain behind bars, plus another Maui man, Gary Ramirez, was sentenced to life in prison for the decades-old murder of a California teen. Meanwhile, a serial road rager driver accused of attacking two women in Kakaako was allegedly assaulted by prison inmatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on an Oahu hiking trail has been denied bail by a judge. Plus new details from police on what led to a shooting at a busy intersection last week. And a 12-year-old boy has been released after he was accused of assaulting the principal and security guard at his school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting ghost guns off our streets. Details on a new bill which looks to help local law enforcement keep us safe. New national oversight for military daycares. The mother of one local victim reacts to the changes. FEMA Funding has been cut for in-person disaster training. Howard Dicus is tracking what this means for the agency as hurricane season approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re working out – kūpuna style! Watch today’s HI Now Daily to see our Ninja Natalie take on a CrossFit workout with some silver members. Plus, uncover the biggest draw at a festival happening this weekend in Mililani.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Days after a key ruling over the military's use of Pohakuloa as a training ground, Gov. Josh Green weighs in on the years-long issue. A city ambulance is out of commission after a head-on crash in Waialua that injured a man in his 80s and a paramedic. And President Trump walks back triple-digit tariffs on Chinese products after weeks of a mounting trade war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of assaulting two women in Kakaako in a road rage attack last week appeared in court this morning. President Trump said he may speak with China's president at the end of the week after the two sides announced they've agreed to temporarily lower the tariffs they've imposed on each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police are investigating a cell phone service outage caused by vandalism over the weekend. We'll tell you what we know so far. An Oahu woman is opening up about the tragic loss of her son to fentanyl. How it has inspired her to help others before it's too late. Is mother's intuition a real thing? We'll take a deeper dive into why some believe it's very real a bit later in the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A motorcyclist has died after a crash on the Moanalua Freeway Saturday morning. Several hours later, a multi-vehicle crash near the Kaonohi Street overpass sent five people to the hospital. Meanwhile, Honolulu police are searching for a man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile last month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman was found dead in a canal near Kalihi Saturday morning, plus the state Board of Land and Natural Resources has voted to reject the Army’s final environmental impact statement to retain its lease on state land for the Pōhakuloa Training Area on Hawaii Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, dinner for only $6! We’re in Pearl City to find the deals plus singer Billy Sage is here to perform an original song and to talk about film production here in Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state land board is poised to make one of its most important decisions ever that could impact the Army's training at Pohakuloa. After years of litigation, the state lands a $700 million settlement in a giant pharmaceutical lawsuit. A man accused of assaulting two women in a road rage attack in Kakaako has a history of similar crimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major project to widen Farrington Highway begins today in West Oahu, Jonathan Masaki explains how this will improve safety in the area. Federal authorities say they arrested 50 people for immigration violations this week on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island. And we check in on a state land board meeting that could impact the future of live-fire military training at the Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction this morning from a local teacher detained during an immigration raid on Maui. Details on the harrowing ordeal she and her colleagues went through. An investigation into a student who was sickened by gas at UH Manoa. What emergency hazmat crews discovered at the scene. A ruling for the 2021 fuel spill at Red Hill that contaminated the drinking water. What the families reaction was after this long-awaited decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catholics in Hawaii weren’t expecting Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost to be elected Pope. They say it's a pleasant surprise to see the first American to lead the church in its 2,000-year history. And the Rainbow Warriors volleyball team is now two wins away from a national championship. Highlights from their four-set victory against Penn State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re exploring a golf course with a new option for people just getting into the sport, on today’s episode of HI Now Daily. Plus, see what’s on tap at a new brewery opening this weekend in Kalihi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a major ruling today, a federal judge says the government is responsible for making people sick from the Red Hill fuel spill, but families are appalled by the amount of damages awarded. Plus the world has a new pope and, for the first time in history, an American has been chosen to lead the Catholic Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens detained during immigration raids in Hawaii. Why a Hawaii senator is calling the actions "a shameful abuse of power." A group of Hawaii nurses say they are set to hit the picket line. What they say is needed to reach a new contract. The state land board are set to decide on the future of live-fire military training at the Pohakuloa Training Area. Why the Army received hundreds of comments from a concerned public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The babysitter found guilty of manslaughter for giving a 7-month-old a fatal dose of Benadryl is sentenced. Two men were arrested in Hawaii as part of a nationwide crackdown to catch child sex predators. The University of Hawaii is launching a new weather dashboard so you can access the latest conditions in real time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kainoa and Natalie go head-to-head on today's episode of HI Now Daily! They're checking out Hawaii's first and only live game show experience and trust us... it feels just like stepping onto a real game show set.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL's Los Angeles Rams are coming to Hawaii for off-season training. Meanwhile a co-defendant in Mike Miske's criminal enterprise was sentenced to 14 years in prison he pleaded guilty, plus a judge has denied a motion to change pleas for a man who pleaded guilty to killing his 73-year-old lover in Hawaii Loa Ridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deadline is here. Starting today you will need a Real ID to get through airport security or you'll face additional screening. Casey Lund will join us live from Honolulu's Airport to look at how this change will impact your travels. A special town hall will take place today in Ewa Beach, looking to promote public safety. What topics will be covered and how you can join in. Showing off a new fleet. Oahu has 17 new emergency vehicles now ready to hit the road. We'll give you an inside look the first-of-its-kind bus here on island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Oahu mother who had been in the Burn Care Unit at Straub Benioff Medical Center for more than four months received an emotional send-off. Plus, the City and County of Honolulu's Emergency Services Department is upgrading its fleet of ambulances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s only Tuesday, but we’re already thinking about the weekend. On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’ve got three fun ways to celebrate Mom and Hawaii’s military community!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate President Ron Kouchi and House Speaker Nadine Nakamura join us for a look back at the legislative session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump and new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off in the Oval Office Tuesday, while on Oahu, the Hawaii International Film Festival is bracing for more than a $200,000 funding loss as the White House moves to shut down the National Endowment for the Arts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men accused of acid attacks face a judge as a victim speaks out. We'll hear from her this morning as she recalls the vicious attack. As Lahaina families rebuild, a debate grows over swimming pools. Are they appropriate in the burn zone? Have you ever heard of Pet-fluencing? This morning we'll tell you what that is and how it could put a few extra few bucks in your pocket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HI Now Daily is coming in clutch with some cute and crafty ideas for moms, plus a family adventure with an affordable price tag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The woman critically injured in a horrific chemical attack near Ala Moana Center appears publicly for the first time as the two men who allegedly plotted the crime appear in court. Plus an argument leads to a shooting in an upscale East Oahu neighborhood. And Hawaii's big wave surfing community loses an icon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A celebration of life is being held for state Rep. Gene Ward. Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a shooting at a home in Hawaii Kai. Two men accused in an alleged "murder-for-hire" acid attack on Oahu appear in court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police are looking for an arsonist this morning after a Wahiawa playground went up in flames. We have details on the investigation. Keeping our construction workers safe. Casey Lund out live with the latest efforts on this Construction Safety Week. The Wahiawa Public Library has closed its doors. This morning we hear from residents who stopped by to say aloha the building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the deadly fireworks explosion on New Year's Eve, Hawaii's state lawmakers have approved measures that they say will address the issue, plus two vehicles caught on fire Saturday afternoon near the Aiea Heights Drive bridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Oahu, a car ended up on its roof after a crash in the Salt Lake area Saturday morning. Plus the state Department of Transportation has declared a traffic emergency zone on the H-1 in Halawa at the Ulune Street on-ramp going westbound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re keeping the Lei Day fun going, with a contest in Waikiki! Check out today’s episode of HI Now Daily for the well-known judges, a happy hour and live music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intriguing developments in the University of Hawaii's quest for a new athletics director as ousted AD Craig Angelos applies to get his job back. Honolulu's mayor has a stern warning for the arsonist who torched a recently renovated playground in Wahiawa. Plus a look at some of the bills lawmakers pushed through at the last-minute as the legislative session comes to a close.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After being let go almost six months ago, former University of Hawaii athletics director Craig Angelos has reapplied for the position. The White House releases a budget proposal that includes deep cuts to domestic spending but more funding for defense and boarder security. And PBS Hawaii responds after President Trump signs an executive order to cut all federal funding for PBS and NPR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delays to adding more red light and speed enforcement cameras across Oahu. Why the legislature's lack of action is to blame. President Trump has signed an executive order to cut ALL federal funding for PBS and NPR. We'll tell you just how much of PBS Hawaii's budget comes from federal dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, a local coffee brand has a new medium roast, and a new way for you to support those impacted by the wildfires on Maui. Plus, Michael Carbonaro brings his magic, acting and humor to our studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's May Day, is Lei Day in Hawaii with festivals and events happening across the islands, plus the Trump Administration sues Hawaii over a plan to take oil companies to court. Meanwhile, skeletal remains were found in a parked car near the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against several states, including Hawaii, over what officials call unconstitutional state climate actions. And trade experts warn prices will jump as tariffs affect shipping routes to Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State lawmakers killed a proposed ban yesterday on assault weapons. President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the deep-sea mining industry. Why Native Hawaiian and environmental leaders are raising the alarm. May Day is Lei Day, a celebration of culture and tradition in Hawaii. Casey Lund will be live this morning at a new spot opening in Waikiki that aims to do just that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for a missing kayaker has has entered its fourth day off West Hawaii, plus the deadline for residents and air travelers to have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license is May 7. Meanwhile, a hiring fair took place at the Neal Blaisdell Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"That's Biden. That's not Trump." President Trump responds to new government data that shows the U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in the first quarter. And here at home, it's a busy day at the Capitol as lawmakers prepare to cast their final votes on several measures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.