Hawaii lawmakers say the cost of living remains the top priority this legislative session, but the two parties are approaching solutions from different angles. Meanwhile, police are investigating after skeletal remains were discovered in Manoa.

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An Oahu dentist is picking up the pieces of his business after a fire destroyed it Wednesday night. Police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a 33-year-old allegedly threw boiling bleach on her husband at Schofield Barracks. And forecasters are tracking a massive winter storm that could impact more than half of the U.S. this weekend. 

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On this episode of HI Now Daily, Rachel is live in Waikiki, sipping her way through Kō Hana Rum’s newest tasting experience. Plus, back in the studio, Kainoa steps out of his comfort zone with a dance lesson from Aloha Ballroom Company.

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Honolulu police have opened an attempted murder investigation after a woman allegedly threw boiling bleach at her husband at Schofield Barracks. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on charges of kidnapping after police say he assaulted a woman in Kailua yesterday morning. And the Honolulu Police Department is defending why it only made 2 arrests for the illegal aerial fireworks on New Year's Eve after repeated warnings about crackdowns. 

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Lawmakers face more than the usual concerns as they begin a new legislative session. The two issues that kept coming up during the opening day ceremonies were. A popular ingredient is being left out of poke bowls across Oahu. It's one thing to set a goal; it's another thing to work towards it. Casey Lund is live with details on the challenge to keep you "on track" with your fitness goals. 

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The search for Honolulu’s next chief of police is moving forward, six months after Arthur “Joe” Logan resigned. Meanwhile, Oahu poke shops and markets have been without limu since the New Year due to supply shortages.

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On this episode of HI Now Daily, we’re working up a sweat and spotlighting a mobile fitness truck bringing accessible, personalized functional fitness straight to the community—helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives.

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It is opening day at the Hawaii State Capitol. Why this legislative session is clouded by uncertainty. An investigation is underway into a break-in at the Maui Humane Society. And on the global stage, President Trump pulls back his threat of using military force to acquire Greenland as he meets with world leaders in Switzerland. 

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It's opening day at the Hawaii State Legislature. Dignitaries, community leaders, and members of the public packed the gallery in the Senate chamber as business officially got underway. Maui police arrested a 15-year-old boy accused of smashing the windshield of a tourist's rental car last Friday. And President Trump arrived in Switzerland to meet with world leaders and deliver a highly anticipated speech at the World Economic Forum.  

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The 2026 Legislative session kicks off today as lawmakers push their top priorities in the upcoming months. Debates over aquarium fishing in Hawaii waters as fisherman claims it can be done responsibly. As tax season is months away, the state provides us with some tax filing tips. 

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