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The senate failed in two votes today to reopen the government after it shutdown last night, stopping paychecks for hundreds of thousands of federal workers. Governor Josh Green hopes federal workers affected by the government shutdown will look for opportunities with the state through the Operation Hire Hawaii Initiative. And Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research, has died at age 91. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the first government shutdown in more than six years underway, lawmakers continue to disagree over funding for healthcare. Meanwhile, a historic site on Oahu remains open under a temporary federal agreement. Hawaii County officials release new details on the driver in a bus crash that sent twenty-two people to the hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Washington barrels toward a government shutdown with no deal in sight, a look at how the closure will affect federal jobs and services in the islands. A Hawaii County bus overturns in Laupahoehoe, injuring more than 20 on board. We hear from residents who helped pull people to safety. And more than two years after the wildfire tragedy, Maui County unveils its new design plans for Lahaina's historic business district. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Spotlight Now, Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda sits down to talk about the pressing challenges facing the Big Island and potential pay raises for all county workers. He also provides an update on a bus crash that sent 22 people to the hospital. Then Stuart Coleman, executive director of Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations, sheds light on the state’s cesspool conversion mandate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bank robbery shuts down a road in busy Waikiki with Emergency Medical Services treating more than a dozen people. As the state and military prepare to negotiate land leases, the governor and Army secretary set a framework for discussions. Major upgrades are now complete at Ala Wai Golf Course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chances of a government shutdown tonight are high. Now the blame game is fully underway as national parks prepare to close and federal employees brace for furloughs that could turn into layoffs. And Honolulu police are searching for a Waikiki bank robber who allegedly released pepper spray, causing 18 people to get sick yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shock and panic. That's what some Downtown apartment building tenants are expressing after they were told to leave within days. A change is coming for electric vehicle drivers. We'll tell you what the federal government is now implementing and how it's predicted to affect traffic. And there's a glow from Kilauea this morning. The U.S. Geological Survey says precursory activity began around 10:00 last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new development as the state and military prepare to negotiate the renewal of land leases. Leaders in Congress are set to meet with President Trump at the White House as the deadline to avoid a government shutdown quickly approaches. Honolulu police are searching for three men in connection to a crime spree on Oahu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paia brush fire on Maui, which burned for four days, is now fully contained. Investigators say the blaze was likely set intentionally, and police are searching for a suspect. Search efforts off Kauai are winding down after days of intense Coast Guard operations. Two men remain missing in the area, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists are warning of a possible slowdown ahead. We look at what a mild recession could mean for families across the islands. A Waikiki man is facing new charges after an encounter with police turned violent. We'll have the latest on the case and what led to his arrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City leaders are defending a new building permit system that has led to several delays. The Honolulu mayor speaks out on the issue. State officials vote to pass new rules regulating shipments to Molokai in an effort to protect the island from invasive pests. Thousands are expected to line Kalakaua Avenue for the 77th annual Floral Parade Saturday morning. We're live near the route with a sneak peek, and what drivers need to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HNN declares a First Alert Weather Day for Kauai. Drew Davis is tracking the flood watch on the Garden Isle. Added intrigue for the upcoming election season as longtime state Rep. Della Au Belatti announces a bid for U.S. Congress. And former FBI director and Trump adversary James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury days after the president called for his prosecution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with a live look at Hanalei Bay where blue skies are trying to pop through all those gray clouds. A flood watch is still up for Kauai until 6 tonight. An update on that day-long brushfire in Paia; MFD officials say they have made progress overnight, and it's now 90% contained. And reaction from Honolulu's mayor on a highly anticipated permitting system that's been delaying key building projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another deadly crash on Oahu leaves many wondering what more can be done to make the roads safer. Crews on Maui are trying to get the upper hand on a brushfire in Paia that has caused power outages and a school closure. And a gunman opens fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brush fire on Maui is now 70 percent contained, as students at Paia Elementary School are out of class for a second consecutive day due to the fire. A new Honolulu permitting system, designed to speed up the process, is reportedly having the opposite effect. An endangered monk seal returns to his island home after years away on an important mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Garden Isle and Niihau until Friday evening. On Maui, Paia Elementary School is closed for a 2nd day because of a nearby brushfire. And veteran state lawmaker Della Au Bellati announced her plans to run for Congress, the latest challenger for Rep. Ed Case's District 1 seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're tracking breaking news on Maui. A fast-moving brush fire in Pa'ia forces evacuations, developing details on the fire fight. Another death on O'ahu's roads after a woman is hit crossing the street in Kalihi as police search for the driver. Honolulu City Council explores a price hike to ride The Bus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotlight Now welcomes two guests to explore Hawaii's relationship with the military when it comes to water and land leases. The Board of Water Supply is suing the U.S. Navy for $1.2 billion to help clean up the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill. BWS manager and chief engineer Ernie Lau says he has been asking the Navy to share their monitoring data, but they have not cooperated. Meanwhile, negotiations continue with the state and military over land leases. Those leases are set to expire in 2029, but the Trump administration has said they want a new deal much sooner. Gov. Josh Green has said it’s in the state’s best interest to engage. Native Hawaiian scholar Jon Kamakawiwoʻole Osorio, dean of the Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, calls his response disappointing. In our new Community Spotlight segment, Kayla Keehu-Alexander, vice president of community impact at Aloha United Way, reflects on federal impacts to local nonprofits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A large brush fire continues to burn on Maui, as evacuations are lifted in Paia. Hawaii News Now investigates allegations of a Red Hill cover-up as a former fuel director claims she played a key role in the investigation. Hulu and Disney+ subscription rates are set to increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paia brush fire that forced nearby homes to evacuate is now 50% contained with no forward progress overnight. Loved ones of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash in Kalihi Monday night are praying for justice. Homeland Security says a gunman shot three detainees at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas before taking his own life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negotiations are underway as Kaiser Permanente workers fight for increased staffing levels and higher pay. The Honolulu City Council is preparing to vote on Bill 54, which aims to raise the cost of riding transit in Hawaii. An updated analysis provides new numbers on the actual cost of achieving the 'American dream.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unionized workers are one step closer to striking against Kaiser Permanente. The latest details from both sides of the negotiating table. A Mililani man is convicted for killing his 74-year-old mother and her dog, how long he faces behind bars. The White House links the risk of autism to a widely used over the counter medication.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Oahu man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course was found guilty, then tried to stab himself with a pen in the courtroom. A community mourns for Hopena Pokipala, a 30-year-old killed in a crash Saturday night in Windward Oahu. And HNN Investigates the Red Hill fuel spill that has two men charged with conspiracy. Exclusive photos from deep inside the tunnel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kunia farmers are still feeling the impacts of last month's string of wildfires. Now, they're calling the community for help as they work to get back on their feet. A violent attack leads to a shocking discovery for an Oahu man. While he was recovering in the hospital, he received a rare diagnosis. After a years-long hiatus, guided tours are once again offered at Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Casey Lund has the latest information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump made a big announcement today, claiming there's a link between autism and acetaminophen, the active drug in the pain reliever Tylenol. Over 2,000 Hawaii Kaiser Permanente workers voted to authorize a strike as their contracts are set to expire Tuesday. And 5-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore joined Governor Green to announce the first ever HHSAA surfing state championships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A crash on the H1 Kalihi overpass last night brought out police, fire, and EMS. A crash near Waimanalo Beach last night has left one man dead and another hospitalized in serious condition. Authorities were called to a home on Hawaii Kai Drive at around 8:15 last night after the woman threatened her neighbor with a "dangerous instrument."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still no deal between Kaiser Permanente and 1,900 of its workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5. The fate of a Mililani man accused of killing his mother and her dog now rests with a jury. And The fallout over late night host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension continues. Reaction from lawmakers and President Trump as he takes aim at legacy media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Makiki man is now fighting for his life after a shocking turn of events. What began as an assault this summer has led to a rare and aggressive cancer diagnosis. Those genki balls you've seen used to clean the Ala Wai Canal might not be helping at all. A new study could change how people think about this popular cleanup method.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Wahiawa daughter and mother accused of attacking a special-needs woman are denied supervised release. The Halawa man accused of killing his wife with an axe is denied bail and is set to undergo a mental fitness exam. Gov. Josh Green issues an executive order aiming to increase regulations for e-bikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keeping us safe on the roads. That's the aim of a new executive order signed by Governor Green. The steps it takes to reduce traffic deaths. Stay on the lookout. That's the call from animal advocates after a series of shocking incidents. What we know about these cases of animal cruelty. Take a live look at Kilauea this morning as you can see the next eruptive episode is now underway. It started a bit after 3 a.m. this morning with lava hitting heights of over 500 feet. We've seen some early activity in recent days but this is the first fountain we've seen in over two weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mother and daughter accused in the brutal beating of a Wahiawa woman with special needs remain in custody after a judge denied their request for supervised release. After 93 traffic deaths in Hawaii so far this year, reaction to the governor's push for new road rules. And popular New York City burger restaurant Shake Shack is coming to Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservationists are calling on the public to help protect native seabirds after several of them were reportedly killed on Kauai. On Maui, firefighters put out a brush fire in Waihee. And the Polynesian Voyaging Society is adjusting its plan for the next leg of the Moananuiakea voyage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no threat to Hawaii, but another major earthquake had Pacific tsunami officials on alert this morning. Hawaii Island Police are asking for help identifying a man wanted in connection with a series of unauthorized withdrawals at multiple ATMs in the Hilo area. And reaction is pouring in from the entertainment and political worlds after Jimmy Kimmel's abrupt suspension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New reaction from the scene of a murder in the Kalihi-Kapalama area. We speak with one man who details the conditions inside the home where it happened. Amid severe drought, the PGA Tour pulls the plug on its annual season opener at Kapalua, a potential loss of millions for the state's economy. And the man accused of gunning down conservative activist Charlie Kirk appears in court, formally charged with the assassination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Maui suffers a tough loss as water concerns force the PGA to pull out of Kapalua for the 2026 Sentry. The far-reaching impacts the move may have. An investigation into officer overtime at HPD. Some are working upwards of 90 hours a week in a practice the interim chief deems dangerous. What's being done to address the issue. The countdown is on. We are now less than 100 days until Christmas. We'll look into if early holiday shopping actually makes a difference to your bottom line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump's controversial push to allow fishing in protected parts of the Pacific is moving forward. UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn has been arrested again after he was charged with violating a protection order to stay away from his family home. And the Valley Isle community continues to react to a move they say will have wide-ranging impact for West Maui; the 2026 Sentry will not be held at Kapalua Resort this January. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aloha Stadium is just weeks away from demolition day. On this episode of Spotlight Now, we sit down with the lead developer and the governor’s senior advisor on the project to discuss the project's next phase, including what fans can expect from the new build, and how school and housing plans tie into the redevelopment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debate over at the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands over a proposed donation of property in Ewa Beach. Why opponents didn't want the commission to accept it. A pilot project aimed at cracking down on loud mufflers and blaring sound systems has now begun. And the 22-year-old suspect charged with the assassination of Charlie Kirk will soon be appearing in a Utah courtroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another act of violence rattles an Oahu neighborhood. HPD says an argument at a Kalihi residence turned deadly when a man allegedly stabbed his female housemate. Amid a severe water shortage, the PGA announced this morning it will not be hosting The Sentry tournament in Kapalua this January. And HNN Investigates the extraordinary overtime claims of a retired police sergeant who was raking in twice as much money as Hawaii's governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former secretary accused of arranging illegal political donations officially enters her plea in court. President Trump's administration announced that the U.S. and China have reached a 'framework' of a deal for the popular app TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling for an end to gun violence in West Oahu. As the community mourns we hear from the family of another young life cut short. A former private school CEO settles a wrongful termination lawsuit. What was alleged and what we know about the settlement's terms. A ruling in the case against the Hawaii State Hospital for an arrest that resulted in the wrong man being committed. What the decision was in this high profile case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A serious crash on Waialae Avenue sent a man to the hospital in critical condition. We'll tell you what we know so far. A massive tribute concert took place last night in Waikiki honoring legendary musician Fiji. We'll tell you how fans and artist came together to celebrate the Icon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk is now in custody, as his widow speaks publicly for the first time since his death. Honolulu police investigate an early-morning theft at a Waipio bike shop. A rally calls on the community to help defend Kamehameha Schools' admissions policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a shooting suspect faces a judge, more than a hundred people gathered in Nanakuli waving signs and calling for action against gun violence. As West Maui's demand for water exceeds the supply who's now forced to cut back? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspect is now in custody for the shooting of Charlie Kirk. What we've learned about the 22-year-old and a possible motive. A young man from Hawaii Island is in the battle of his life against a rare disease. Why his family is running into issues with his treatment. Preserving the USS Arizona Memorial. We'll take you along for a look at the work being done to protect this important piece of history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 30 hours of searching, Utah authorities say they've arrested the man who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A Maui Police Officer has been placed on administrative duty after he posted comments seemingly celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination on social media. Plus, how a Hawaii high school's reunion is helping a small town in the Pacific Northwest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparks calls for an end to political violence. Tributes across the country and here at home 24 years after the September 11 terror attacks. Plus, exclusive video of another game room raid in urban Honolulu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the face of a lawsuit, a Maui water supplier wants out. The latest on Maui Land and Pineapple's search for a buyer. Big crowds will descend upon Waikiki this weekend for the Fiji Tribute concert at the Shell. The preparations being made to make sure it goes smoothly. The Kapiolani Radiothon for Kids kicks off today to help some of Hawaii's sickest kids and their families. Casey Lund will be live there this morning to tell us how you can help from home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deadly shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk is sending shockwaves across the country. A 79-year-old Oahu woman is asking a judge to keep her out of jail after a hit-and-run crash involving a boy on a scooter. And this weekend's Fiji tribute concert is expected to draw 30,000 people to Waikiki. How the city and event promoters are preparing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no longer a hurricane but Kiko is still bringing high surf to the islands. Guy Hagi and Casey Lund have team coverage. Three months after a near fatal crash on Oahu's North Shore, surfer Dakota Briley is showing signs of recovery. Hear his family's message to the teen who hit him. Locked out of Facebook? A Hawaii photographer is suspended from the platform. What she's accused of and why it's happening more often. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.