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Flights out of Hawaii are getting cancelled as millions on the mainland hunker down for a massive winter storm. Relief for Maui wildfire survivors as FEMA will extend temporary housing assistance for another year. And the murder trial for the Waimanalo couple accused of killing their adopted daughter is pushed back again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House lawmakers have introduced a bill to toughen penalties for assaults against education workers and sports officials. Plus, a fire station on Hawaii Island will have limited emergency response capabilities due to a supervisor shortage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire investigators determine a possible cause of a fire that destroyed a dental office. A mother is taking action after her child was punched and thrown to the ground in a Kihei public school. A Hawaii lawmaker is pushing for a new recruiting strategy to boost University of Hawaii athletics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii lawmakers say the cost of living remains the top priority this legislative session, but the two parties are approaching solutions from different angles. Meanwhile, police are investigating after skeletal remains were discovered in Manoa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Oahu dentist is picking up the pieces of his business after a fire destroyed it Wednesday night. Police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a 33-year-old allegedly threw boiling bleach on her husband at Schofield Barracks. And forecasters are tracking a massive winter storm that could impact more than half of the U.S. this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crews on Maui are working to drain Kea Street and Holua Drive after heavy showers drenched the area this morning. Meanwhile, more than half the U.S. population is hunkering down as a massive winter storm sweeps across the country this weekend. And an update on a stabbing at the Tripler Barracks, police tell us they have located the suspect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a woman allegedly threw boiling bleach at her husband at Schofield Barracks. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on charges of kidnapping after police say he assaulted a woman in Kailua yesterday morning. And the Honolulu Police Department is defending why it only made 2 arrests for the illegal aerial fireworks on New Year's Eve after repeated warnings about crackdowns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawmakers face more than the usual concerns as they begin a new legislative session. The two issues that kept coming up during the opening day ceremonies were. A popular ingredient is being left out of poke bowls across Oahu. It's one thing to set a goal; it's another thing to work towards it. Casey Lund is live with details on the challenge to keep you "on track" with your fitness goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for Honolulu’s next chief of police is moving forward, six months after Arthur “Joe” Logan resigned. Meanwhile, Oahu poke shops and markets have been without limu since the New Year due to supply shortages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is opening day at the Hawaii State Capitol. Why this legislative session is clouded by uncertainty. An investigation is underway into a break-in at the Maui Humane Society. And on the global stage, President Trump pulls back his threat of using military force to acquire Greenland as he meets with world leaders in Switzerland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's opening day at the Hawaii State Legislature. Dignitaries, community leaders, and members of the public packed the gallery in the Senate chamber as business officially got underway. Maui police arrested a 15-year-old boy accused of smashing the windshield of a tourist's rental car last Friday. And President Trump arrived in Switzerland to meet with world leaders and deliver a highly anticipated speech at the World Economic Forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Legislative session kicks off today as lawmakers push their top priorities in the upcoming months. Debates over aquarium fishing in Hawaii waters as fisherman claims it can be done responsibly. As tax season is months away, the state provides us with some tax filing tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state launches an investigation to try to identify the legislator who allegedly accepted a $35,000 bribe. Honolulu police are searching for a man wanted for felony abuse and fleeing police custody. And as he marks one year into his 2nd term in office, President Donald Trump doubles down on his plan to acquire Greenland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A historic health care partnership between two of Hawaii’s biggest medical companies aims to provide health care more efficiently to hundreds of thousands of patients. On this episode of Spotlight Now, we sit down with Hawaii Pacific Health CEO Ray Vara and HMSA CEO Mark Mugiishi to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police are warning the public of an escaped felony abuse suspect, who is determined to be armed and dangerous. The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments challenging a Hawaii gun law dubbed the "Vampire Rule." Hawaii Island scout camp leaders say they feel betrayed after Camp Honoka'ia was sold to a mainland buyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today about a Hawaii law that limits guns in businesses. A man accused of murdering his wife and two children nearly a decade ago is expected in court for a pre-trial hearing on Thursday. And Maui Police still aren't saying much about an investigation that had officers flying over the Haiku area yesterday for hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A landmark Supreme Court case surrounding Hawaii's gun laws, arguments on balancing public safety and our constitutional rights. The Pacific Island Beach Boys have returned to a prime spot in Waikiki after years away. Rocky the Monk Seal has been soaking up the sun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Supreme Court prepares to debate whether Hawaii's gun laws violate the Second Amendment. After an eight-year-long absence, the Pacific Island Beach Boys returned to a prime concession spot on Kuhio Beach. Sidewalks along Nimitz Highway will be closed for several weeks due to construction for Honolulu's Skyline rail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maui County mayor is urging nearly 1,000 families to create backup plans as a temporary housing program is set to expire. An international volleyball tournament boosts Hawaii's economy. A parade honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., prompts talks about civil rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A whale carcass on Oahu's east side prompts warnings to the public. Where sharks were circling over the weekend. Happening this week, state lawmakers will be back in session, weighing in on proposals that impact our communities. We'll look at one of their priorities, keeping people off the streets. A few beer drinkers showed their strength at a friendly bar competition over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here in Hawaii and across the nation, Americans are celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with tributes, acts of service, and parades. Former patients of an Army gynecologist charged with sex crimes are pushing for change in our nation's capital. And police are looking for a suspect in an alleged stabbing at Ala Moana Beach Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A homeless man who was wrongfully imprisoned for decades was found dead in upcountry Maui late last month as the Hawaii Innocence Project was preparing to move forward with his compensation claim. Plus, hundreds of African Cape antelope now roam the private island of Niihau, where the Robinson family has turned an exotic animal rescue into a unique business opportunity aimed at preserving Hawaiian culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Hawaii Island, sources say a man in his 20s has died after a head-on collision in Hilo. Meanwhile, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority began a series of statewide workshops Thursday as it prepares to take over management of the mountain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another nurses strike is on the horizon. We'll tell you the demands and claims against Kaiser and how it'll impact operations. Lawmakers are suggesting a new move to reduce traffic deaths. How about putting drivers to the test again? A 12-year-old raises more than $110,000 to honor Pearl Harbor. Casey Lund is live there this morning to explain how.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news, a shooting suspect is on the run this morning after a man was shot multiple times at an Oahu park. Hawaii homeowners are digging deeper to afford insurance rates this year. What is mostly to blame, and what our lawmakers are doing about it. And tech scammers are always on the lookout for new victims. The group that data shows is most at risk, and it is not our kapuna. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii lawmakers are exploring ways to protect teens from AI programs that allow interaction with virtual characters, following concerns about inappropriate conversations. Plus, home insurance rates across Hawaii have surged following the 2023 Maui wildfires, with new state data showing increases between 32% and 54% over the past year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Spotlight Now, we talk tourism with the CEOs of Hawaiian Airlines and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB). Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow acknowledges that the Alaska-Hawaiian merger brought real challenges for travelers and promises a smoother 2026. Meanwhile Dr. Aaron Sala explains what the HVCB is doing in light of a softening tourism market with fewer visitors, more competition, and travelers watching their budgets. In our Community Spotlight, learn more about the Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K & 5K Fun Run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fenced-in dogs escape and attack a man and his pet in West Oahu. Prepare for layoffs. That's the message to over 100 employees of a local coffee company. The 2026 PGA season is almost set to tee off with the Sony Open. Casey "long drive" Lund is live this morning at the Waialae Country Club for a preview at what this event means to the local community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the first legislative hearing on the plan, HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health faced their toughest questions yet about their proposed partnership. Kauai Coffee Company warns its employees of potential layoffs as an expiring land lease threatens its future. Fears of losing Hawaiian identity spread after a Hawaiian Airlines memo highlighted change to employee handbook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new push to get rid of Oahu's trash without burying it in dirt. Details on a proposal to do away with local landfills. A new partneship will soom be celebrated. Casey Lund is live this morning with what a Skyline Swap Meet collaboration means for bargain hunters. And another day of awe-inspiring sights at Kilauea. The heights these lava fountains hit during yesterday's latest eruptive episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New efforts are underway to find a state legislator who allegedly accepted tens of thousands of dollars in cash. Opponents and supporters of a controversial gondola project on Oahu's North Shore provided emotional testimony as the city reconsiders the project's permit. Prosecutors charge a man who allegedly wielded a machete during an armed robbery in Kapolei.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State House and Senate lawmakers held a joint briefing to learn more about the proposed partnership between HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health and its impact on residents and the medical community. The 75-year-old pedestrian who was hit in Kalihi last week has died from his injuries. And a man accused of using a machete to rob a man near the Kapolei Home Depot last Wednesday made his first court appearance yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The city's planning department is reconsidering the permit for the proposed gondola project on Oahu's North Shore. Kilauea is erupting again -- fountaining at the summit started just before 8:30 this morning with heights at the north vent reaching nearly 700 feet. And with the new legislative session starting on January 21, the ACLU of Hawaii held a press conference announcing its priorities this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honoring Hawaii Island's late fire chief. How officials and the public are remembering Kazuo Todd. Improving safety on our roads. A fatal crash is prompting action to protect drivers handling roadside emergencies. What exactly is being proposed. We're keeping a close eye on Kilauea this morning. Lava has been overflowing for days now and fountains are expected at anytime now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes to Honolulu’s bus system that added new express routes have left a supportive housing village without regular transit service. Meanwhile, healthcare workers rallied in front of a Makiki rehabilitation center Friday over a contract dispute, with some family members joining the protest to demand better patient care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man is dead after allegedly opening fire at Maui police; what led to the fatal encounter. There have now been three robberies involving machetes on Oahu in two days. And more than 200 healthcare workers at a Honolulu rehab center are rallying for a new contract. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a year of record traffic-related deaths, the states is seeking ways to make roads safer. What was discussed at yesterdays Hawaii Transportation Forum. Water restrictions being put into place on Hawaii island. A new food hall opening in Keeaumoku. When it is set to open, and the vendors that are signed up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man was injured in an officer-involved shooting on Maui after a reported terroristic threatening incident. Meanwhile, friends of Kawika Montiero, who was killed Sunday while changing a tire on the side of the H-1 Freeway near Makakilo remembered him as "a helping hand."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cybersecurity experts say there's a rise of AI-driven online fraud in Hawaii with cases expected to jump as much as 30%. We break down new warning signs and tips to help you protect your money. A man is behind bars after allegedly attacking another man with a bat outside a Target store. And Hawaii's SNAP and WIC programs will begin working together to support families across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of Hawaii families have relocated to Utah, driven by the state’s high cost of living, but maintain strong cultural connections through businesses, religious networks and community organizations. Another draw to Utah is the Mormon church headquarters. About half of Utah’s population identifies as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Polynesians making up a significant portion of that membership. Back in Hawaii, efforts to address the housing crisis that drove families away are showing results. Could more locals now be priced back into paradise than out of it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded approximately 2,600 homesteads in 2025, a dramatic increase from 84 awards in the previous year, despite maintaining a wait list of more than 29,000 beneficiaries. DHHL director Kali Watson explains why. This podcast is part of HNN’s Priced Out of Paradise series that delves into the exodus of Hawaii families to the continent and ongoing efforts to keep them in the islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sudden departure for a duty-free retailer that has been in Hawaii for over 60 years. Persistent pushback has prompted the leaders of a controversial North Shore proposal to defend the project. And our tech expert is giving us an inside look at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legislation is expected to be introduced soon to prosecute those who violate campaign spending laws, long after the crime was committed. Plus, a manhunt is underway in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a suspect who shot and killed two people tonight at a funeral service in the parking lot of a Mormon Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders of HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health lay out their vision for a historic merger. A Hawaii Island couple is accused of sexually assaulting two teenagers last year. And the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands wants to explore geothermal energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The serial road rage driver accused in an attack in Kakaako back in May changes his plea. Attorneys for the Maui doctor who allegedly tried to kill his wife on a hiking trail want his case thrown out. And amid a lawsuit over its admissions policy, how much would Kamehameha Schools have to spend to cover tuition for all of its students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of the most significant mergers in Hawaii's history, insurance giant HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health have agreed to join forces. A Maui homeowner pleads for justice nearly a week after a firework explodes into their home. A serial road rage suspect linked to violence in Hawaii and California has changed his plea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been nearly a week since a firework exploded into a Maui home. The message the homeowner has for whoever is responsible. Frustration over SNAP benefits that disappeared at the start of the year. When it comes to air travel nothing beats arriving on time. But which airport is best? The local airport that topped the nationwide list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Waikiki after finding the bodies of a man and woman in a room at the Wailana. Authorities say they received nearly 600 reports of illegal fireworks during New Year's celebrations, plus new numbers on arrests and fireworks seized. Hawaii mourns Nālani Kanakaʻole, a fifth-generation kumu hula who dedicated her life to preserving and practicing ancient Hawaiian traditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our HNN First Alert Weather team is watching that Kona low that could bring more heavy rains and thunderstorms. Honolulu police and state law enforcement release the final numbers from their joint New Year's Eve illegal fireworks enforcement. A revered kuma hula who dedicated her life to preserving ancient Hawaiian traditions dies in Hilo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hilo loses an icon. This morning, we remember kumu hula Nalani Kanakaole, and her legacy that will live on. Changes on the way for Hawaiian Airlines. Details on a $600-million investment plan and what you could see when flying in the future. The eyes of the tech world are on Las Vegas this week for the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Our expert Jamey Tucker is there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.