The current session of state legislature will soon end and our lawmakers still have much to discuss before today's deadline. We look at some of the controversial issues still on the docket.

After a 3-day winning streak, investors are waking up to some bad news this morning.   Howard is tracking the markets, here's a live look at the Dow.

A springtime favorite returns. The Iolani Fair is set to give families a weekend of fun. Casey Lund will join us live for a preview.

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Attorneys for the Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife are requesting bail be set at a reasonable amount. A free service aims to help people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Hear how Waimanalo native Tetairoa McMillan brought Hawaiian culture to the NFL during his draft.

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On HI Now Daily, we head live to Hilo where a designer explains the family inspiration for his popular palaka print.  Plus, see where you can pick up stationary, pencil pouches and clips that are a great gift for anyone with a Hilo connection.

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President Donald Trump is now hinting he may be willing to lower the 145-percent tariff on China as major CEOs warn the policy could potentially result in empty shelves in the coming weeks. Plus a look back at last night's memorable Hōʻike performances and what's still to come for the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival.

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Two teens from Germany who say they were ready for a weeks-long trip to Hawaii are instead denied entry upon arrival. Why officials say they needed to stop them from visiting.

Making Oahu parks more dog-friendly is the aim of a new city-led effort to open up more areas for pets and their owners. Details on how you can weigh in.
    

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It’s a fashion show in Hilo! Today’s episode of HI Now Daily celebrates a local designer taking her collection to the Merrie Monarch Festival, plus we’ll take a sip of 100% Kona coffee and find out how you can get some delivered to your door.  

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A former death row inmate is now facing life in prison for crimes committed in Hawaii. Why two German tourists were detained and deported shortly after arriving in Honolulu. Huge crowds are lining up to spend a few moments at the coffin of Pope Francis. 

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We're live from Hilo as the crowds gather for the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Today the always popular Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair kicks off, and Grammy Award winner Kalani Peʻa joins us ahead of Hōʻike night.

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The annual sustainability report is out and the city is closer to reaching its goals. What officials are saying about the positive trends we are seeing. 

A live look at the Dow as it bumps up again this morning. 

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On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we take you live to Hilo for hula, music and the hunt for a localized version of one of Hawaii’s favorite beverages.  Plus, where you can get your hands on some honey-glazed spam.

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