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Kauai residents are still urged to remain vigilant ahead of more rainy weather. Two business owners step up to feed the community after the Kona low storms. The Internal Revenue Service announces a deadline extension for those affected by the storms and flooding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are investigating a series of crashes across Honolulu as attempted murder. The Merrie Monarch Festival crowns Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua as the overall winner. North Shore businesses continue to recover after heavy rains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rain and wet conditions trigger landslides and falling rocks on Oahu's North Shore. Billy V talks with a Hawaii Island artisan practicing lauhala weaving in Hilo during the Merrie Monarch Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A potent storm system dumped heavy rain on Oahu Friday, prompting road closures across the island as runoff surged over already saturated ground. Plus, the Hawaii Attorney General‘s office issued its regular biweekly update Friday regarding an ongoing criminal public corruption investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a First Alert Weather day on this aloha Friday as another storm making its way through the state. Income taxes will likely be going down for many Hawaii Families. And we have live coverage of the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival, where a New Miss Aloha Hula was crowned last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kauai experiences severe overnight weather, including flash flooding and downed trees, resulting in road closures. Crews on Oahu clear debris and vegetation from Waiawa Stream to prevent potential flooding in the area. Four shelters on Maui open ahead of the storm system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re highlighting free resources to learn more about Hawaiian culture, featuring programs from OHA and INPEACE. Plus, how you can score discounted tickets to the world premiere of Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree, the first professional Hawaiian opera with live music! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news at the top of the show, episode 44 at Kilauea has begun, with lava fountaining at Halema'uma'u crater starting just after 11 this morning. A First Alert Weather day is in effect with another storm making its way through the state. And significant financial relief from the federal government is now expected for recovery efforts from the Kona low flooding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White House approves Hawaii’s disaster declaration, unlocking federal aid for storm damage statewide. Officials respond to a possible first-ever Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle sighting on Molokai. The Merrie Monarch Festival draws big crowds, with a strong turnout at the popular craft fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gerhardt Konig, a man accused of trying to kill his wife on an Oahu hiking trail, learns his verdict after less than a full day of deliberations. Hawaii Island receives 10 inches of rain Tuesday night with potential flood risks across the state. Crews on Oahu's North Shore prepare flood-prone areas for the incoming storm system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Showers have already begun on the Valley Isle and the Big Island with rain on track to expand throughout the island chain over the course of the day. Jury deliberations have begun in the Gerhardt Konig attempted murder case. And Merrie Monarch week has arrived, and the excitement continues to build. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flood watch has been extended statewide as more heavy rain and gusty winds are expected. Military Search and Rescue crews are active and on standby as another strong storm approaches the islands. The Better Business Bureau reports scammers are targeting residents impacted by the storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorneys make their closing arguments in the attempted murder trial of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on an Oahu hiking trail. Maui law enforcement officers and a detective appear before a judge during a preliminary hearing for a man accused of fatally stabbing his father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii residents are bracing for a third round of storms while still cleaning up from last month’s floods. The jury is deliberating after closing arguments in the trial of Gerhardt Konig, a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife. President Trump agrees to suspend bombing in Iran amid negotiations with Pakistan serving as a mediator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Day 2 of our LIVE coverage from Hilo as we prepare for Hawaiʻi’s biggest hula festival of the year! Kicking off our show, we’re bringing you a sneak peak of up and coming band Hālana with their unreleased, debut song, "Nā Mele no Iesū"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotlight Now examines sex trafficking in Hawaii: how predators reach kids online, what warning signs to watch for, and how survivor services and trained hospitality workers can help prevent exploitation and reduce demand. Jessica Munoz, founder, Hoʻōla Nā Pua, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing child sex trafficking and providing care for exploited youth in Hawaii. Andrew Aguirre, Hoʻōla Nā Pua senior director of education, and Jerry Gibson, Hawaii Hotel Alliance president and general manager of the Waikiki Beach Marriott. Lynn Costales Matsuoka, associate director of the Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC), a program of Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. View the full episode with links to resources here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As another storm approaches the islands, high-water vehicles from the Hawaii National Guard are being deployed to key locations across Oahu to prepare for major flooding or rescues. A community assistance center and distribution hub is closing temporarily as a safety precaution. Meanwhile, closing arguments are underway in the trial of Gerhardt Konig, a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A considerable hike in pay for city leaders here on Oahu. How much the mayor and city council members could be making if it goes through. Faster emergency response in West Oʻahu, how a new ambulance bay at Queen's Medical Center could change patient care. Airline prices may be headed up, what's driving the increase and how you can still save. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Kauai, authorities identified the third person who died in last month’s helicopter crash off Kalalau Beach. Westbound Farrington Highway in Nanakuli reopened after repairs to a broken 24-inch water main. Plus, state health officials are investigating reports of a spike in serious strep infections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local hardware stores are keeping shelves stocked as Hawaii residents prepare for another round of severe weather. Molokai residents fear more flooding if DHHL doesn’t fix drainage issues. Plus, the Artemis II team makes space exploration history after reaching a new milestone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.