Our HNN First Alert Weather team is watching that Kona low that could bring more heavy rains and thunderstorms. Honolulu police and state law enforcement release the final numbers from their joint New Year's Eve illegal fireworks enforcement. A revered kuma hula who dedicated her life to preserving ancient Hawaiian traditions dies in Hilo.

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On this episode of HI Now Daily, we're getting a look at what Kainoa's been up to in LA this weekend. We get the details from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority about how this upcoming football season will play a role in a new campaign to bring more tourists to Hawaiʻi. Then, we're in the kitchen with Rachel & Natalie with five ingredients and an easy recipe - see what they're making!

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LIVE: New details on a deadly chain-reaction crash on H-1 that killed a 26-year-old. Continuing coverage on the state's First Alert Weather Day. Venezuelans gathered in Waikiki over the weekend to express support of Maduro's removal from power.

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Developments in a road rage attack case in Kakaako. What the suspect is expected to do when he appears in court this week. How well are state leaders responding to the challenges that all of us are facing? The results from a new public survey. That's the name of a newly-launched tourism campaign targeting the Los Angeles market. We sent Casey Lund to the city of angels to check out what this could mean for the local visitor industry.

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The Hawaii News Now First Alert Weather Team is tracking a kona low as a flood watch is now in effect for all islands through Monday. Meanwhile, dozens of protesters expressed their disapproval of President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela at the Hawaii State Capitol on Saturday.

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Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolas Maduro from power and removed him from the country Saturday, President Donald Trump said the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations. Plus, our First Alert Weather Team is tracking a kona low, which will increase the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms.

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Law enforcement leaders share initial thoughts about effectiveness of beefed up efforts to crackdown on illegal fireworks. New video from Maui shows the moment a resident says an illegal firework exploded on the side of their Kahului home. And the Oahu man accused of killing his mother at her Hawaii Kai home tells a judge he wants to represent himself. 

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On this episode of HI Now Daily, we're breaking a sweat and kicking off our New Year with two local businesses that will help you reach your fitness goals for 2026. First, we'll learn from one studio about the benefits of HIIT & pilates in one workout. Then, find out how you can get this mobile fitness studio to a space near you!

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LIVE: Hopes for safer roads in 2026 is not off to the best start after a pair of fatal crashes on New Year's Day. A man was taken into custody after allegedly driving his car into a man in Mokuleia. The $250 special SNAP benefit has expired for Hawaii recipients.

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From tourist taxes to a higher minimum wage there's a lot of new laws to keep track of in the new year. We break down the ones that will impact you and your family. The new sewer rates that will impact your bill. How many passwords do you need to remember each day? If it's a bit overwhelming our tech expert has a way to keep track.

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