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The Democratic frontrunners in the lieutenant governor’s race face off in their only televised forum before the primary. No charges will be filed against two Honolulu police officers in last year’s fatal Makaha shooting. Plus, encouraging signs in Mayor Blangiardi’s effort to redevelop the Chinatown Cultural Plaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Island police have identified the woman who died in a three-vehicle crash last night. A loose metal grate on the H-1 is being blamed for flat tires and major backups during the pau hana commute. Plus, how the Skyline project could reshape an industrial-heavy area of Honolulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activists protesting hiking tours to Kalaupapa got a surprise when they learned the tours were put on hold. Honolulu police busted an illegal cockfighting event in Kahaluu early yesterday morning. Plus, a UH Manoa researcher landed a $660,000 NSF grant to study how fuel contamination can threaten drinking water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HFD crews remain on scene this morning mopping up and working to increase containment of the South Kohala fire. In Pearl City, emergency crews rescued a driver trapped in a crash early today. Plus, hundreds of Native Hawaiian families could be one step closer to homeownership on Hawaii Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New developments in the probe into Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s campaign spending. A teenager is in custody after police say he carjacked an elderly woman at knifepoint. Plus, embattled Marine Democrat Graham Platner drops out of the U.S. Senate race after a rape allegation prompted backers to withdraw support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green signs new laws cracking down on human trafficking and e-cigarettes, while boosting protections for domestic violence survivors. Kauai police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy injured in a horse-related incident. And the search continues for suspects who hit a used car lot in Mapunapuna, with a new update in the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deepening divide at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, as trustees clash over a lawsuit filed by its ousted CEO. New regulations aim to curb e-cigarette sales to Hawaii’s youth. Plus, all eyes are on a New York high-rise on the brink of collapse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu prosecutors charge a teen accused of selling child pornography on a social media app. Police recover 17 gaming machines and more than $6,000 after shutting down an illegal game room in Waipahu. Plus, new national attention on Hawaii’s congressional race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A huge win for Hawai‘i’s film industry as Gov. Green signs a new law boosting production incentives in the islands. Honolulu police are investigating after a Mapunapuna dealership was ransacked. And Super Typhoon Bavi slams the Northern Marianas, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Independence Day crash turned deadly on the H-1 in Nuuanu, killing a 28-year-old woman. Maui police need help finding a missing 22-year-old man from Kipahulu. Plus, an investigation is underway after a fire broke out at Jarrett Middle School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 43 days at sea, one rower has officially made history, paddling into Waikiki after a 2,400-mile journey from California. Rescue crews are back on the Kapalama Trail in Nuuanu this morning, continuing the search for a stranded hiker. Plus, a heads-up on Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks, and road closures across the islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Lazar lays out his top priorities for HPD a day before officially taking over as Honolulu’s next police chief. An 18-year-old died in a Kapolei motorcycle crash, marking Oahu’s 21st traffic fatality of 2026. Plus, newly released body-camera video shows the moment officers confronted the death-defying duo who scaled the Empire State Building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out why a Hawaii County police officer accused of an unlawful search won’t serve prison time. A passenger tries to get through security at Honolulu airport with a weapon. And ahead of an anticipated dry wildfire season, a message of safety and preparation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City and state officials unite with a message of safety and preparation ahead of an anticipated dry wildfire season. A longtime Waimanalo kauhale looks to expand services for the homeless community. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on birthright citizenship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search is on for the driver in a Moiliili hit-and-run that left a teenage e-motorcyclist in critical condition. Hawaii’s driver’s license and state ID are getting a new look after 17 years. Plus, a new labeling law is about to take effect for stores that sell raw ahi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii’s driver’s license and state ID are getting their first major update in 17 years. A former city employee accused of scamming the Hawaii Foodbank pleads not guilty. Plus, inside the desperate search for survivors in Venezuela as the death toll from two massive earthquakes continues to rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Witnesses say a confrontation over a parking stall led to a stabbing that left several people injured. Police are still searching for two men accused of trying to rob someone at gunpoint in Mokulēʻia. Plus, the controversial project that sparked fierce debate on Oʻahu’s North Shore—and why the governor says it’s no longer moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police have arrested a suspect in the Kalihi stabbing that left a 24-year-old man critically injured. After four days of searching by air and sea, crews have suspended the search for a South Korean father and son who disappeared near Hanauma Bay. Plus, emergency crews rush a 41-year-old to the hospital in serious condition after a T-bone crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search continues for a father and son missing near Hanauma Bay. The federal government approves $17 million in Red Hill water crisis settlements. Plus, OHA revives a controversial proposal to explore buying a Hawaii TV station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on day two of the search near Hanauma Bay for a missing father and son visiting from Korea. The Justice Department has paid about $17 million so far in Red Hill fuel-spill settlements. Plus, a Hawaii man faces federal charges for allegedly trying to lure a 15-year-old into sex on the Big Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stinging caterpillar is popping up in more communities across the islands, prompting residents to ask the state for help. Concerns are mounting over pollution near Waiawa Stream as nearby residents say it’s becoming a health hazard. Plus, plans to redevelop Kauai’s iconic Coco Palms resort get a major financing boost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former city employee was arrested for a fraud scheme and the alleged victim is the Hawaii Foodbank. More residents are calling the state for help to remove an invasive stinging caterpillar. And, millions in new funding for the restoration of Kauai's iconic Coco Palms resort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deadline to clear the homeless encampment at Waianae Boat Harbor has been pushed back again. One of Hawaii’s longest-serving state senators is stepping away from public office. The family of the 16-year-old killed in the Pali Highway crash is speaking out for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation is underway in Kaimuki after an attempted homicide involving a law enforcement officer. The 16-year-old killed in Wednesday morning’s crash on the Pali Highway has been identified. Plus, Hawaii Island Police continue investigating the death of an 8-year-old girl as her family searches for answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out what’s first on the new Honolulu police chief’s to-do list now that he’s officially moved to Oahu. The Kauai man who led authorities on a multi-day manhunt has been indicted on 28 counts. Plus, details of the proposed U.S.-Iran deal have finally been made public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wife of a man accused of punching a Moanalua High School official after a basketball game changes her plea. An update in the trial of a former Hawaii man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend. And Hawaii Island police step up enforcement along Daniel K. Inouye Highway, issuing hundreds of traffic citations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New developments in the assault of an Oahu high school athletics director, as the wife of the man accused of punching a school official changes her plea. City emergency leaders unveil an online tool to help monitor hazard areas around the island. Plus, federal prosecutors reveal more about the alleged plot to kill President Trump during Sunday’s UFC fights at the White House. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 suspects in connection to a deadly Wahiawa stabbing are now in custody. A political rivalry is renewed as Trevor Ozawa launches a bid for Tommy Waters’ City Council seat. Plus, another massive piece of Aloha Stadium comes crashing down as phase two of demolition begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of a killing spree in Puna appears in court. Honolulu police are searching for a murder suspect after a deadly stabbing in Wahiawa. Plus, President Trump says talks with Iran are continuing after Iranian state media reported they were on hold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaiian Airlines flights to Hilo are canceled due to volcanic ash from Kilauea. Hurricane season is officially underway and forecasters say it could be a busy one. Plus, Central Oahu residents push back as a big-box retailer eyes a new location.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Oahu, the search is on for a second suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 30-year-old man in Wahiawa. Find out why Honolulu’s mayor is threatening to veto the Council budget just two days before it’s scheduled to pass. Plus, Kilauea’s eruption causes several flight disruptions in and out of Hilo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A familiar face is stepping back into politics—Trevor Ozawa is running for the District 4 seat. Honolulu police are searching fora mob accused of viciously beating a lifeguard and a teenager on the North Shore. Plus, more of Aloha Stadium came down as crews kicked off phase two of the demolition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu firefighters responded to an overnight building fire in downtown Honolulu. Hawaii Democrats are looking ahead after electing new party leadership at their state convention. Plus, more than eight decades after dying at Pearl Harbor, a fallen sailor finally returned home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long-troubled Pearl City cemetery faces a new setback after Kona low storms, as volunteers race to protect what’s left. On Hawaii Island, loved ones gather for a candlelight vigil honoring two of the three men killed in this week’s triple homicide. Plus, a former Hawaii County housing official is headed to prison for his role in a bribery scheme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive manhunt is underway on Hawaii Island for an armed and dangerous suspect connected to three murders in Puna. Hawaii County leaders are addressing widespread damage from a recent earthquake near Mauna Loa. Plus, the man accused of throwing a large rock at a Hawaiian monk seal remained silent outside federal court after pleading not guilty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An FAA preliminary report details factors that may have led to a small plane crashing offshore of Kalaupapa yesterday. Hawaii’s attorney general is defending the state’s efforts to address Medicaid fraud after being called out by Vice President Vance. Plus, one person is dead and nine others are accounted for after a chemical tank explosion in Washington state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new federal report reveals what may have gone wrong in the moments leading up to a small plane crash off Kalaupapa yesterday. Honolulu police say speed may have been a factor after an Oahu man was killed in an overnight crash in Kapolei. Plus, the devastation left behind after a raging house fire in Kapaa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed into waters off the Kalaupapa airport runway. The search continues for a missing 56-year-old man last seen jet skiing off Haleiwa Harbor over the weekend. Plus, tens of thousands gathered tonight at Ala Moana Beach for the Shinnyo lantern floating ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men were taken to the hospital after a small plane crashed off Molokai. Somber ceremonies were held statewide for Memorial Day to honor our nation’s fallen heroes. Plus, tens of thousands will gather at Ala Moana Beach for a touching tribute on the water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.