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Police say increased patrols and more citations didn't deter people from setting off illegal aerial fireworks on New Year's. PLUS: Maui sees its first traffic fatality of the new year.

Each "Tell Me a Story" podcast will have a different theme.

In the third episode, Mendoza focuses on “transition.”

In the third episode Jim tells the story of a special seamstress who sews burial clothes for infants.

He also introduces us to some troops transitioning to civilian life who’ve found drama-free training in the theater.

Jim will also catch up with a local musician who morphs into a member of the Fab Four.

President Trump says the Iranian general killed in an airstrike at Baghdad airport was planning a "sinister attack" on Americans.

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A community group sues the city over a controversial development in Maili, and another contender enters the race for Honolulu mayor.

Gun violence is up locally and nationally -- a problem law enforcement authorities say they're struggling to address. And firefighters are continuing to battle massive wildfires in Australia that have forced hundreds from their homes.

We've got the latest on these stories and more national and local headlines in today's "This is Now" digital show from the @HawaiiNewsNow Digital Center.

Emergency crews respond to illegal New Year’s fireworks related injuries and fires.

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Kauai authorities have confirmed they've recovered all seven sets of remains from a helicopter crash in a remote area of Kokee.

ALSO: Australia continues to battle massive wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes.

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HNN 5 p.m. Newscast 12/30/19 by Hawaii News Now

NTSB investigators begin the work of trying to figure out what went wrong in the moments before a tour helicopter crashed last week on Kauai, killing all seven people onboard.

We've got the latest on this breaking story plus more national and local headlines in today's "This is Now" digital show from the @HawaiiNewsNow Digital Center.

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