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A Hawaii state official indicted in a public corruption case remains on the job—and continues collecting a taxpayer-funded paycheck. M...

When the new school year begins, a pilot program that connects Honolulu police officers with students will be expanding in West Oahu. Plus,...

Bittersweet farewells, big community celebrations and local flame-grilled favorites. We say a hui hou to meteorologist Drew Davis, celebrate...

When the new school year begins, a pilot program that connects HPD officers with students will be expanding in West Oahu. The Department of...

State officials say the first felony arrest has been made under a new law named after a Makaha rancher who was fatally shot while confrontin...

Trial is set for the 4 officials charged in the COVID bribery case, including Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor. What we've learned about their p...

Trustees at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs clashed at a board meeting Wednesday over how to handle an independent investigative report conne...

Four current and former state officials, including Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke pleaded not guilty to bribery and conspiracy charges this...

From connecting with aina in the loʻi to keeping our furry family members healthy, we are exploring what makes Hawaii thrive. On today's sho...

Four of the five defendants in the state's biggest bribery case made their first court appearance today. Police have charged 24-year-old Aus...

A plea hearing in what's being called the biggest bribery scandal in state history. What we're expecting in court. Plus, HPD is continuing t...

A Laie woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for beating to death her 11-year-old adopted daughter. Plus, a law firm is appeal...

A Laie woman learns her sentence today for the beating death of her adopted daughter. Then, Windward lawmakers push back on Mayor Blangiardi...

Court-side excitement, big giveaways and island traditions. On today's show, learn how to score a free roundtrip to Japan at Hawaii's larges...

A 22-year-old man is in critical condition after crashing into two telephone poles on Oahu's North Shore. Police are searching for a hit-and...

A multi-million-dollar plan is being made to restore one of Maui's most famous beaches. We'll tell you the controversy that is surrounding t...

The search is on for a hit-and-run driver after a crash on Sand Island Access Road left a driver critically injured. Maui police arrested th...

Honolulu Police Department Chief David Lazar and Mayor Rick Blangiardi appeared on Spotlight Now Tuesday to discuss a range of city prioriti...

Fausto is passing north—bringing gusty winds and warning-level surf across the island chain. In Japan, the search is on for survivors...

Creativity and culture take center stage on today's show. We're meeting the makers behind a sustainable clothing brand that's giving fabrics...