In a remarkably quick ruling, the Hawaii Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the $4 billion settlement of the Maui wildfire can not be blocked by insurance companies. The ruling means that the Maui circuit court can begin the process of finalizing individual payments to survivors and families of those who died.

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We have details this morning on the Hawaiian Airlines flight that was forced to make an emergency landing on Sunday. Just how many passengers were forced to evacuate amidst the chaos. 

Maui residents jumped into action over the weekend during a massive house fire. What one of the Good Samaritans had to say about their experience trying to help.

A new report from the Labor Department shows the job market remains healthy. But there are signs that it may be slowing down. That's coming up in your business news. 

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A federal court rules on a challenge to Hawaii's gun buying age, plus police seize eleven gambling machines and cash from illegal game room in Kalihi.

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Honolulu police have opened an unattended death investigation after a 45-year-old woman died after being assaulted last month, plus a growing consensus to build a new jail and rethink the way Hawaii incarcerates people.

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Five patients who were severely injured in a New Year’s fireworks explosion in Aliamanu are making “really great progress” in Arizona. Six survivors were initially flown to Arizona for specialized burn treatment at the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center Valleywise Health. One patient, Kevin Vallesteros, 29, died on Jan. 28.

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Five patients who were severely injured in a New Year’s fireworks explosion in Aliamanu are making “really great progress” in Arizona. Six survivors were initially flown to Arizona for specialized burn treatment at the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center Valleywise Health.

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Insurance companies fight for a share of Maui's wildfire settlement. When the judge could make the ruling.

Frustrated travelers crunch the numbers on Mokulele Airline's frequent disruptions. We look into if there are any possible solutions.

The Punahou Carnival is back this weekend. Of course we had to send out our very own Casey Midway Lund to show us what to expect. He'll join us live.

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On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, a mālama ʻāina-focused eco-tour company offers off-road and hiking tours that support conservation efforts on Oʻahu. Plus, Rachel and Kainoa are throwing it down in the studio with Hawaii Ceramic Supply & Studio.

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Defense attorneys for the East Honolulu man accused of killing his wife’s lover sought to cast doubt on evidence HPD says ties him to the crime. On Thursday, the lead detective in the murder investigation of Waipahu acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara explained why HPD believes Eric Thompson killed him.

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As e-bikes grow in popularity across Hawaii, local lawmakers and advocacy groups are taking steps to improve safety for all road users. Those efforts include a new bill passed unanimously by the Honolulu City Council, aimed at regulating reckless riding and a push for public education through the Hawaii Bicycling League (HBL).

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