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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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Damages are being assessed and cleanup is underway following the M6.0 earthquake that struck South Kona last night. New numbers show fewer people are living on Oahu’s streets, but more families are relying on emergency shelters. Plus, a $1.5 billion liquid natural gas power plant on Oahu is one step closer to reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cleanup efforts continue across South Kona after Friday night's powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake. Plus, a chaotic and deadly scene unfolded outside the White House yesterday triggering a massive response from the Secret Service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honolulu Police Commission chooses David Lazar as Honolulu’s next police chief. A serial road rage attacker received a seven-year prison sentence today for seriously injuring two women in Kakaako. We find out what caused an HPD officer to crash into a Waikiki McDonald’s overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After eight traffic deaths in the past two weeks on the Big Island, Hawaii County police are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert to prevent more deadly crashes. A former lawmaker who has been leading the state Department of Human Services has abruptly stepped down. Plus, a possible carbon monoxide leak at a Waipio coffee shop sent one person to the hospital today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After neighborhood pushback, the city is looking elsewhere for what would have been Oahu’s first cultural facility. We hear from the department’s interim leader after being passed over for a promotion. Plus, Honolulu police say a stolen-car suspect rammed two patrol vehicles while trying to escape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Environmental Protection Agency has partially rejected Hawaii’s plan to cut pollution from outdated, oil-burning power plants. A breakthrough in the battle for water rights in West Maui as the county strikes a deal with Maui Land & Pineapple. Plus, three people were killed in a shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maui County has reached a historic deal to take over the Honokohau ditch system. The search is on for the suspected gunman in a Kakaako shooting. Plus, local artists raise copyright concerns after spotting their work on products sold online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renters near UH Manoa say they’re still recovering from March’s Kona Low storm damage, and now their landlord is raising rent. Two kupuna were pronounced dead in separate water emergency incidents. Plus, Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay now has new rockfall protection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii Police Department has launched a murder investigation after a man found badly injured in Hilo later died from his injuries. Two people were killed and four others hurt in a head-on crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway. The attorney for the alleged monk seal harasser says his client never intended to harm the endangered animal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington visitor caught on camera throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal was arrested by federal agents and charged. How construction on a bridge in Kailua is causing significant delays for drivers. Plus, President Trump prepares for a high-stakes summit with the Chinese president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of fatally shooting a pregnant woman in Chinatown four years ago was acquitted. State programs to keep sick or injured homeless people out of hospitals are in danger of closing after lawmakers cut their funding. Plus, the newly crowned national champions return back home from California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rainbow Warriors are national champions again after UH beat UC Irvine for the third title in program history. State leaders broke ground on the Wahiawa Dam Improvement Project. Plus, health officials are trying to calm fears of a pandemic after Americans from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship arrived at a quarantine center in Nebraska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii Island police have launched a negligent homicide investigation after a Waimea man was hit and killed while changing a tire on the roadside. A late Maui police officer is being honored in Washington, D.C., as the nation recognizes law enforcement officers this week. The Rainbow Warriors beat UC Irvine to win the national volleyball championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search efforts are expected to continue off West Maui after a man went missing near Kaanapali Beach. State and federal officials are expanding in-person recovery assistance for Maui County residents impacted by the recent Kona Low storms. Plus, why another North Shore business is closing its doors..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for a missing 75-year-old man who was last seen snorkeling off west Maui coats. A federal criminal investigation opens up after a video of a man throwing a rock toward an engendered Hawaiian monk seal went viral. A Honolulu gran jury indited the auto theft suspect who was captured while trying to flee from officer in McCully. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A live report as the search for Honolulu’s next police chief moves to the finalist stage. A video sparks outrage after a man is seen throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal on Maui. And two people are hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in Makakilo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Hawaii Island, two people were killed in a crash on Daniel K. Inouye Highway. Episode 46 of lava fountaining in Halemaumau began at the summit of Kilauea. Plus, lawmakers approved new efforts aimed at making roadways safer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details about the Hawaii Island head-on crash that killed two men. Find out how a village of tiny homes is changing many lives in Kahului. Plus, an episode 46 of Kilauea’s ongoing eruption ended after lava fountains peaked at 650 feet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii Island police are searching for a suspect and warning residents, as he is considered armed and dangerous. A farewell to Mufi Hannemann, who announced he’s stepping down as the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association’s CEO. A 23-year-old man is fighting for his life this morning after a moped crash early yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two overnight crashes happened in Honolulu. A driver trying to get away slammed into another car near Nuuanu and Vineyard, and a separate crash shut down a Kalihi intersection. Plus, a community event is bringing resources and help to one place to get Windward families ready for hurricane season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii residents are trying to tackle a fire ant infestation after the recent storms uncovered a pest problem in East Honolulu. A warning from the attorney general's office after reports of a fraudulent state official at a national conference. Plus, defense secretary Pete Hegseth testifies on Capitol Hill for the first time since U.S. operation in Iran began. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frustrations continue as a Waikiki restroom has been closed for years, with the nearest available option about a quarter-mile away. A large law enforcement presence was seen in Kailua after witnesses reported multiple loud, flash-like explosions during what appeared to be a tactical operation. Plus, the man accused of attacking a snorkeling tour boat captain enters a plea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law enforcement and state agencies are working to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries on Oahu as new data show crashes and fatalities are down from last year. A man accused of stabbing the captain of a snorkel tour boat enters a plea in court. Plus, we learn why a helicopter made a precautionary landing today on Oahu’s North Shore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shoddy investigation into a New Year’s Day fireworks explosion on Maui puts a police commander on leave. An update on a bill aimed at increasing protections for educational workers and athletic officials. Plus, an Aiea woman shares how she lost $13,000 in a bank scam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii has lost another court battle over gun control, prompting changes to how concealed-carry permits may be requested by non-residents. A Halawa man accused of killing his wife with a tomahawk appeared in court and entered a plea. Plus, a suspect accused of trying to breach a security checkpoint near a high-profile event now faces serious federal charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Leeward Coast residents impacted by last month's Kona low flooding turned out for help at a community assistance center. Plus, on Maui, a new housing initiative is helping Lahaina teachers stay rooted in the community, as storm recovery continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green weighs in on the controversy surrounding his lieutenant governor and what comes next. A former Big Island attorney will spend five years in federal prison in an affordable housing fraud case. A 55-year-old woman is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in waters off Waikiki yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An overturned truck and fuel spills led to a midday traffic nightmare on the H-1 freeway. Reactions to the PGA’s decision to take Hawaii off next year’s tour calendar. Plus, what the Trump administration’s public health emergency declaration for the March storms means for flood-impacted residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The early afternoon commute slowed to a crawl at the H-1 and H-2 merge. Parts of Hilo were under water restrictions all day. Plus, major changes led to frustrated Hawaiian and Alaska Air customers at the airport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 32-year-old man is fighting for his life this morning after being pinned under a vehicle in a collision in Waipahu. A major traffic-safety expansion is on the verge of failing at the state Capitol. Plus, the Police Commission has narrowed the field to six candidates in the search for Honolulu’s next police chief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honoring Hawaii’s longest-serving governor, George Ariyoshi, who passed away at home last night. An outburst in court from the man accused in a deadly Chinatown assault. Plus, reactions from tourism leaders and the golf community after the PGA nixes Hawaii from its upcoming tour calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.