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The search continues for the suspects who shot and killed a man in the Halawa area last night. A Big Island bank teller accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from customers was indicted. And Hawaii's attorney general is fighting back after the U.S. Justice Department sues the state for not turning over its voter registration lists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State agencies are on alert after a third possible case of avian flu was found in an endangered native duck on Kauai. The case against a retired MFD Battalion Chief accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a minor is moving forward. And Rainbow Warrior standout kicker gets national recognition as one of the best in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're following breaking news this morning as police looks for the suspects accused of shooting and killing a man in Salt Lake. A duck dies from Avian Flu in the state's third case involving a wild bird. A "mild" recession is predicted for Hawaii as we head into the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House Oversight Committee has released a new batch of photos from the Jeffrey Epstein estate, several of which feature President Donald Trump. Honolulu Police are still looking for suspects and investigating a deadly shooting last night in the Halawa area. And Oahu's traffic fatalities are up to 81 this year after two more crash victims from past incidents died. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the thick of the holidays-- Hawaii businesses....are having a tough time keeping steady, reliable labor. HPD continues its crackdown on illegal game rooms with a bust in the heart of Honolulu. And after a standout season, a top Rainbow Warriors playmaker enters the transfer portal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A moped rider is in critical condition after a crash in Kalihi on Wednesday evening. Plus, a Hawaii lawmaker says he has developed a solution to make it easier to prevent scammers from profiting from property title theft after an HNN investigation revealed gaps in the state’s property recording system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new push to prevent a high-profile property scam. We share what lawmakers are proposing. Honolulu's mayor wants the Chinatown Cultural Plaza torn down and rebuilt. We'll tell you why he is calling for this to be done. We are continuing our Priced Out of Paradise series this time with a focus on Utah. Hear from locals who have made the move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A front is bringing showers to the western end of the state today, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking an even stronger one right behind it with the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding. On Oahu's North Shore, Kamehameha Highway is closed in all directions near Kui-lima Drive because of a car crash. And state agencies are on alert after a third possible case of avian flu was found in a wild bird on Kauai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Army criminally charges a former Tripler gynecologist accused of secretly videotaping patients during exams. A Honolulu police officer is hospitalized after allegedly being stabbed in Waikiki. A community in West Oahu issues an urgent plea to drive safely and slow down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Texas attorney who illegally solicited Maui wildfire victims was sentenced. A man on Hawaii Island was airlifted to a Kona hospital after officials say he was bitten by a reef shark. A Maui attorney is attempting to get a manslaughter case thrown out, claiming his client's rights were violated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No jail time for a mainland attorney who illegally sought Maui wildfire victims. Plus, some companies chased away by the wildfires are now preparing to start back up in Lahaina. The businesses that are set to reopen. Winter break for schools is fast approaching. Advice from experts this morning on why you shouldn't just park them in front of a screen over the holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump holds a rally in Pennsylvania to address rising affordability concerns. The paraglider who died Monday afternoon after crashing into a cliff has been identified.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A paraglider slammed into a Makapuu mountainside. We have a live report from the scene. A large 7-point-6 earthquake rocks northern Japan, triggering evacuations and tsunami fears. We'll hear from Hawaii travelers who were startled by the shaking. And Hawaii's longtime real estate developer Alexander and Baldwin is set to become a private company as part of a $2.3 billion buyout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A paraglider dies after he crashes into a mountainside near Makapuu. Hawaii residents and travelers share their shaky experience after a powerful earthquake in northern Japan. A phone call reveals a possible motive in the fatal shooting of a Maui police officer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An effort to keep local residents safe and informed. Details on a new state-wide online tool. We're getting new looks of the damage left behind after yesterday's powerful earthquake off Japan. Reaction this morning from residents and travelers. There's a way to say thanks to the hard workers who bring your holiday packages and it won't cost you a thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is headed to Pennsylvania to deliver a speech about the economy and affordability, which he calls a "Democrat hoax." This Thursday at noon, Senator Brian Schatz is hosting a statewide telephone town hall meeting. And an HPD officer is recovering after he was allegedly stabbed while on duty in Waikiki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news out of Japan, where a large 7.6 magnitude quake has officials warning of a possible tsunami threat in the region. Based on the data there is no threat to Hawaii. We are warning you about a scam that has been taking place in Mililani. A recent study on genki balls has impacted the number of volunteers who help with clean up events at the Ala Wai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A powerful 7.6-Magnitude earthquake struck today off Japan's northeastern coast, triggering evacuation orders and a tsunami warning for parts of the coastline. A pedestrian who was critically injured in a crash on Nimitz Highway in the Kalihi area this morning has died. And Honolulu Police arrested a man accused of an armed robbery at a Waikiki hotel Sunday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oahu's North Shore abuzz after the opening ceremony for "The Eddie." A look at what to expect leading up to the Big Wave competition. More delays for Maui wildfire survivors waiting for their share of a multi-billion dollar settlement. Emotions run high for workers striking outside Kapiolani Medical Center for 50 days now. The latest on the negotiations, or lack there of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening ceremonies for "The Eddie" are happening now. Guy Hagi gives us a look at conditions as the waiting period for the competition begins and what to expect if you plan to come. An emotional sentencing of a young man who shot and killed a teen at Makaha Beach Park two years ago brought some closure to a tragedy that's devastated two families. And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intensifying questions in Washington over the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The step city officials are set to take in one area to protect the community, as beaches continue to shrink. Maui County is moving forward with a multi-million dollar project to help a neighborhood impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager who fatally shot another teen at Makaha Beach Park during an argument two years ago was sentenced Thursday. Kaiser Permanente health care workers are planning to rally statewide after weeks of unsuccessful contract negotiations following their five-day strike. The University of Hawaii football team prepares to face the University of California, Berkeley, in this year's Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A warning about scams this holiday season. As we wait to hear what caused Sunday's fire that destroyed multiple buildings in Hilo, we're learning about the local heroes who warned their neighbors to get out we hear from one of them this morning. Four security guards are honored for saving a man's life at the Ala Moana Shopping Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It will be transformative." A landmark partnership aims to expand health care access on Hawaii Island. The Honolulu City Council votes to settle a lawsuit over a teen who was fatally shot by officers after a police pursuit. House Democrats release images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island in the Caribbean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny over both his use of the Signal app to share sensitive information back in march and the more recent controversial strike in the waters off Venezuela. Happening today: sentencing for a Mahaka shooting case that killed a 17-year-old back in 2023. And the City will give $1 million in taxpayer money to the family of a teen who was killed by police after a crime spree in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five alleged leaders of 'Greggy's Cult,' a group targeting kids online, have been indicted. A mom of a teen killed in a crash on Maui last year begs judge to not dismiss the case. A man accused of a Thanksgiving Day robbery at a sushi restaurant has been indicted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weeks after HPD officers secured major pay raises, a new pitch to boost their benefits. What's being proposed to help boost recruitment? As Kamehameha Schools fights for its admissions policy, a show of solidarity begins with Hawaii governors. And huge changes could be ahead for the taxi cab industry on Oahu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mother of a teenager killed in a crash on Maui last year demands justice for her son. A 22-year-old Honolulu man has been indicted for his alleged involvement in an online child porn ring. Loved ones honor a woman who died in a fatal Hilo fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration will withhold Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Democratic-led states unless they provide detailed recipient data. Hawaiʻi’s living governors are supporting Kamehameha Schools’ admission policy after the school was sued for discrimination. A grand jury indicts a man accused of stealing a man's truck with his young children inside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community leaders join Spotlight Now to continue the conversation on rediscovering Hawaii's soul. We're joined first by former Gov. John Waihee, followed by entrepreneur Olin Lagon, a movement by the Hawaii Executive Collaborative to build a shared understanding of the depth of meaning, history, and value of Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is weighing in as controversy grows over his defense secretary's alleged order to "kill everybody" in the Caribbean. Kauai police need help identifying several suspects caught on video in a brutal parking lot attack last month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are on Kauai, police are asking for your help. How you can help crack a violent assault case. Plus, a man with hundreds of arrests is now charged with assaulting an officer. We may have the best weather on the planet. That's not a claim many people across the country can currently make.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A community on edge as investigators look into what sparked multiple fires in Hilo over the weekend. One fire killed two women, while another blaze destroyed four buildings. Tempers flare as Maui residents give input on a controversial bill that would reshape the future of vacation rentals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigators are looking into what sparked fires in Hilo this weekend that left two people dead and dozens displaced. Plus what's ahead in the forecast this week after a large ocean swell kept lifeguards busy over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death and destruction in Hilo, which saw devastating early morning fires on both Saturday and Sunday. The City is launching a new way for residents to report problems in their neighborhoods. And Merrie Monarch tickets go on sale today. How you can try to get your hands on the highly anticipated hula event tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A warning from first responders as winter’s first extra-large swell is expected to roll in this weekend. Plus President Trump is responding after an ambush attack just blocks from the White House, allegedly by an Afghan national, resulted in the death of a National Guard soldier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New fears that a nurse shortage in Hawaii could soon get worse. Why advocates say a recent White House proposal threatens the profession. On Maui, the County Council failed to appoint a successor to the late Taska Kama. And were you hoping to visit DPP's building permit counter soon? You may be out of luck. Why the agency will be temporarily closing it to the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news out of Washington, D.C., two West Virginia National Guard members were shot just blocks from the White House. West Virginia's governor initially said the troops had died, but later walked back the statement to say his office was “receiving conflicting reports” about their condition. Police in Hong Kong arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter, several local news media reported, in connection with a blaze that has killed at least 36 people and left another 279 missing in the city’s deadliest fire in years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police search for a gunman after officials say a fatal shooting occurred outside a Hawaii Island mini mart. A family mourns a Navy father who died trying to save one of his children caught in high surf. A man accused of shooting two people in a car and burning it while one was still inside has been sentenced to twenty-five years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're hearing from the wife of the Navy officer who drowned while saving his son off Kauai's West side over the weekend. On Oahu, a suspect is in custody after he allegedly tried to kidnap two children and drive away in their father's truck. And tenants who were evicted at a Downtown apartment building have now reportedly taken it over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're getting accounts of a shocking scene near an Oahu beach, where an alleged carjacker tried to drive off with two young girls. Police say their father was able to save his family. The details we've learned overnight. HNN Investigates cases of property title thefts. Two men are being tried in connection to forgeries at three properties, but we've learned of many more potential cases. We look into a scheme that may be widespread. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Navy law enforcement officer drowns while rescuing two children in high surf at Waiapua'a Bay. Police arrest a gunman accused of shooting a 39-year-old man in Kalihi. A raging house fire in Kaimuki is ruled accidental, with investigators saying it was sparked by plastic food containers left on a stove top.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration was dealt a blow in its legal battle against former FBI director James Comey and New York attorney general Letitia James. Police are searching for the gunman in an overnight shooting in Kalihi. The suspect in a stabbing near the Keeaumoku Walmart is also on the run. And a woman pulled from waters off Kakaako has died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're following breaking news of a Kalihi shooting suspect on the run. Where the violence happened, and how the victim is doing this morning. As the New Year approaches, an effort to get illegal fireworks off the streets. How much explosive material was collected by law enforcement. If you have a flight to catch this week, it may not be smooth skies ahead. The wintery weather on the continent could lead to disruptions to your plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu firefighters rushed to a Kaimuki home late last night after flames tore through the property. Big Island ranchers are sounding the alarm after a string of disturbing incidents involving their livestock. And we're seeing some activity from Kilauea, where lava is overflowing from one of the vents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law enforcement, education, and community leaders announced a new partnership aiming to combat crime in West Oahu. The Kauai Police Commission selected a new police chief from San Diego. Honolulu Police are asking for help finding a man accused of assaulting two people with a hammer in Kalihi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A chain reaction crash in Halawa turned deadly with Oahu recording its 75th traffic fatality this year. President Trump is once again at odds with Democratic lawmakers centered around a video posted to social media. The Honolulu City Council is on the verge of approving another settlement for a death during a police chase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fire fight near the H-1 Freeway impacted Oahu's traffic for hours. The nominees to fill the seat of Maui County Councilwoman Tasha Kama are making their case to represent Kahului. And Former President George W. Bush spoke at Former Vice President Dick Cheney's funeral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two weeks after ICE raids, dozens of immigrants on Kauai are about to be sent home. Hear how they're putting up a legal fight to stay. The Maui council debates the replacement of the late councilwoman Tasha Kama. Why it comes at a critical time in the battle over a key issue. A shock for some Moilili seniors, who say their rents suddenly skyrocketed. Their response to being told to pay up or pack up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news: HFD crews are battling a wildfire near the H1 Freeway in West Oahu. In Washington, the Department of Justice now has 30 days to release all unclassified Epstein files after President Trump announced he signed the legislation late last night. And the Army has contacted more than 1,400 women seen by a former Tripler Army Medical Center gynecologist accused of secretly video taping his patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.