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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.

On today's episode of HI Now Daily, we’re live at Windward Mall diving into all the holiday deals, and later, Kimié Miner joins us in the studio to chat about Christmas in Hawai‘i and her can’t-miss performances! 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.

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.

Honolulu taxpayers will pay a million dollars to the family of a 16-year-old who was shot and killed by police during a days-long crime spree in 2021. Plus, a Hawaii mental health patient died by suicide within weeks of being transferred to South Carolina from Hawaii State Hospital as part of an effort to reduce overcrowding. 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.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re live at the Hawaii Convention Center to bring you a magical holiday experience as Aloha Immersive unveils ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas On Ice! Plus, we’re highlighting festive holiday happenings and markets happening across the island supporting local communities. 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.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, Whiskey Smoke is stopping by the studio to show off their holiday specials just in time for the season. Plus, international artist Kelandy is performing live in-studio and giving us a listen to his brand-new single. 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. 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.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re getting a guide to which gifts you should get for your loved ones at the Royal Hawaiian Center! Next, we're finding out how you buying a tree can save a life! 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.