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Get ready to swim, climb, cycle and splash at a water park in Ewa beach! On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, Kainoa is live at Wai Kai to try out the aqua obstacle course. Plus, Lauren is exploring the flavors of Japan at a restaurant in Mililani. Happy Aloha Friday everyone! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green signed a series of bills into law Thursday aimed at addressing mounting challenges for Hawaii condominium owners. Raelene Tenno, education chair for the Hawaii Council of Community Associations, said she and many other owners are scrambling to pay huge insurance increases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boy Scouts of America has settled a civil lawsuit with the family of a Hilo boy who died at a Hawaii Island campsite. In 2022, 11-year-old Manny Carvalho was struck in the head by a bullet from an AK-47 that was left unattended at Camp Honokaia. He was there with Troop 19, when a child of the gun’s owner accidentally fired the gun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A retired UH professor, who is also the aunt of former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, was allegedly stabbed and beaten to death in Samoa by a fellow writer. Police say prominent Samoan playwrite Papalii Sia Figiel, 57, was charged with murder for the killing of 78-year-old Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard on Saturday at Figiel’s home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, thousands of Hawaii residents leave the islands for opportunities and economic relief on the continent. Many end up in Las Vegas, now home away from home for a considerable contingent of Hawaii transplants, including Native Hawaiians. In “Priced Out of Paradise,” HNN investigative reporter Lynn Kawano puts a fresh spotlight on the thriving Hawaii community she found in the Ninth Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re live at the 50th State Fair! On today’s episode of HI Now Daily we’re showing off the food, the rides, and getting a performance from a family of trapeze artists! Grab your popcorn and a funnel cake and join us for an entertaining show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in U.S. history, a former American president has been convicted of a felony. Seven men and five women on the jury in the New York criminal trial of Donald Trump deliberated less than 12 hours over two days before they found the former president guilty of all 34 charges of falsifying business records. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President Trump has been found guilty on all counts of falsifying business records — the first time a former president has been convicted of felony crimes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation is underway into a smash-and-grab at a jewelry store in Kapolei. The call reportedly came in around 1 a.m. Thursday at the Kay Jeweler store in Ka Makana Alii. We’re told the suspect broke through the glass door and several jewelry display cases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-air request. Maui's police chief says his department needs a helicopter. Why he says it'll be worth the millions it would cost. The blame game continues over the cause of the August wildfire tragedy. Why HECO claims the fault lies with Maui County. What's in a name? Plenty, if you are a new parent. We look into a decision process, that has some hiring outside help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Out of dinner ideas? HI Now Daily is here to help with a recipe for fried saimin, that requires only five ingredients. Plus, we’re live in Hilo to learn about the impact of visitors to Richardson Beach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaiian Electric has released more details about its plans to use power outages to prevent wildfires. The program is modeled after one in California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police are searching for the driver in hit-and-run Tuesday night in Kalihi that left a bicyclist seriously injured. Officials said it happened just before 11 p.m. when a vehicle traveling westbound on North Nimitz Highway struck a 40-year-old man who was biking in the right lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newly named Queen’s Medical Center Wahiawa will not be opening its new emergency department Wednesday morning, as previously announced. A spokesperson said the hospital is still working on finishing touches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time, Hawaii is set to host the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture — the world’s largest celebration of Indigenous Pacific Islanders. This year’s festival will run on Oahu from June 6 to 16. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legislative leaders join 'Spotlight Now' to discuss what they see as this session's biggest accomplishments and what they see as major challenges facing Hawaii in the year ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 63-year-old Ewa Beach man is hospitalized with severe injuries after his family says he was beaten during a confrontation over illegal aerial fireworks. The Lynn family says the violence in this Ewa Beach neighborhood stemmed from a graduation party across the street Sunday night as people were setting off the loud fireworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation following a shooting in Waimanalo. Officials said it happened around 9:40 p.m. Monday when a 37-year-old man and woman followed a suspect into a residential area after being involved in a traffic incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 17-year-old girl was seriously injured in an apparent stabbing in the Kalaeloa area Monday afternoon, Emergency Medical Services said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Upwards of 50,000 people are expected to line the shores of Ala Moana Beach Park Monday night as candle-lit lanterns are set afloat in the annual Shinnyo Lantern Hawaii ceremony to remember loved ones lost. The organization said this year’s theme is “Many Rivers, One Ocean.” Organizers said they hope the ceremony can offer a space, physical and emotional, for residents and visitors to experience a sense of comfort and healing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.