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Crews are continuing the multiagency search for a missing teenager who was swept into the waters off Kahili Beach Wednesday.
LINK TO STORY: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/29/search-underway-after-1-injured-1-missing-off-kauai-beach/
LINK TO STORY: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/29/search-underway-after-1-injured-1-missing-off-kauai-beach/
January 31, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Crews are continuing the multiagency search for a missing teenager who was swept into the waters off Kahili Beach Wednesday.
LINK TO STORY: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/29/search-underway-after-1-injured-1-missing-off-kauai-beach/
LINK TO STORY: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/29/search-underway-after-1-injured-1-missing-off-kauai-beach/
The Hawaii Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of chickenpox (varicella) at an elementary school on Kauai. ⬇
LINK: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/31/chickenpox-outbreak-reported-kauai-elementary-school/
LINK: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/31/chickenpox-outbreak-reported-kauai-elementary-school/
January 31, 2026 at 5:30 AM
The Hawaii Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of chickenpox (varicella) at an elementary school on Kauai. ⬇
LINK: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/31/chickenpox-outbreak-reported-kauai-elementary-school/
LINK: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/31/chickenpox-outbreak-reported-kauai-elementary-school/
In December, University of Hawaii student Eric Gee spent seven days in Antarctica, the southernmost area of the earth. ❄️ Swipe through for more of his adventure and watch the full story ⬇️
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/31/hawaii-student-inspired-by-polar-expedition-antarctica/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/31/hawaii-student-inspired-by-polar-expedition-antarctica/
January 31, 2026 at 2:21 AM
In December, University of Hawaii student Eric Gee spent seven days in Antarctica, the southernmost area of the earth. ❄️ Swipe through for more of his adventure and watch the full story ⬇️
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/31/hawaii-student-inspired-by-polar-expedition-antarctica/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/31/hawaii-student-inspired-by-polar-expedition-antarctica/
President Trump has announced his pick to lead the Federal Reserve. Kevin Warsh is a former Federal Reserve governor and Morgan Stanley executive.
President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve
President Donald Trump announced Friday he will nominate Kevin Warsh, a 55-year-old former Federal Reserve Governor, to lead the central bank.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:30 AM
President Trump has announced his pick to lead the Federal Reserve. Kevin Warsh is a former Federal Reserve governor and Morgan Stanley executive.
Man killed in high-speed crash on Hawaii Island identified ⬇️
Man killed in high-speed crash on Hawaii Island identified
The incident occurred at around 12:07 a.m. on the Pauahi Street bridge near Piopio Street.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Man killed in high-speed crash on Hawaii Island identified ⬇️
“Pure evil.” A pregnant mother died just outside Chicago after being stabbed 70 times during a Facebook Marketplace meetup, according to court documents.
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/pure-evil-pregnant-mother-dies-after-being-stabbed-70-times-during-facebook-marketplace-meetup/
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January 31, 2026 at 12:30 AM
“Pure evil.” A pregnant mother died just outside Chicago after being stabbed 70 times during a Facebook Marketplace meetup, according to court documents.
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/pure-evil-pregnant-mother-dies-after-being-stabbed-70-times-during-facebook-marketplace-meetup/
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/pure-evil-pregnant-mother-dies-after-being-stabbed-70-times-during-facebook-marketplace-meetup/
Crews extinguished a high-rise fire in Makaha this morning. It broke out at around 9 a.m. on the 16th floor of a building on Kili Drive, sending smoke and flames out the windows and balcony.
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/crews-extinguish-high-rise-building-fire-makaha/
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/crews-extinguish-high-rise-building-fire-makaha/
January 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Crews extinguished a high-rise fire in Makaha this morning. It broke out at around 9 a.m. on the 16th floor of a building on Kili Drive, sending smoke and flames out the windows and balcony.
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/crews-extinguish-high-rise-building-fire-makaha/
🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/crews-extinguish-high-rise-building-fire-makaha/
Catherine O’Hara, who played Macaulay Culkin’s mother in “Home Alone” and wealthy matriarch Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek,” has died at 71.
Learn more and see tributes from her former co-stars: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/actress-catherine-ohara-dead-71-reports-say/
Learn more and see tributes from her former co-stars: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/actress-catherine-ohara-dead-71-reports-say/
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Catherine O’Hara, who played Macaulay Culkin’s mother in “Home Alone” and wealthy matriarch Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek,” has died at 71.
Learn more and see tributes from her former co-stars: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/actress-catherine-ohara-dead-71-reports-say/
Learn more and see tributes from her former co-stars: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/actress-catherine-ohara-dead-71-reports-say/
In a bombshell ruling, a federal judge dropped two counts from the case against Luigi Mangione, eliminating the death penalty as a possible punishment.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/death-penalty-dropped-luigi-mangione-case/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/death-penalty-dropped-luigi-mangione-case/
Death Penalty Dropped in Luigi Mangione Case
In a bombshell ruling Friday, Judge Margaret Garnett dropped counts three and four of the federal charges against Mangione — a major development that means the death penalty is now off the table.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM
In a bombshell ruling, a federal judge dropped two counts from the case against Luigi Mangione, eliminating the death penalty as a possible punishment.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/death-penalty-dropped-luigi-mangione-case/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/death-penalty-dropped-luigi-mangione-case/
First Alert Forecast: Weak front moving through the state today, stronger front with more showers due late Sunday #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
First Alert Forecast: Weak front moving through the state today, stronger front with more showers due late Sunday
First Alert Forecast: Weak front moving through the state today, stronger front with more showers due late Sunday
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January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
First Alert Forecast: Weak front moving through the state today, stronger front with more showers due late Sunday #HNN #HINEWS #HawaiiNews
SPORTS ⚽ After a dramatic, sudden-death shootout win over Kaiser, the Campbell High girls' soccer team is hoping to win its first D1-Open state championship.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/29/campbell-girls-soccer-hunt-first-state-championship/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/29/campbell-girls-soccer-hunt-first-state-championship/
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM
SPORTS ⚽ After a dramatic, sudden-death shootout win over Kaiser, the Campbell High girls' soccer team is hoping to win its first D1-Open state championship.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/29/campbell-girls-soccer-hunt-first-state-championship/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/29/campbell-girls-soccer-hunt-first-state-championship/
The American Red Cross is passing out cleanup kits in communities near Kilauea after the latest tephra-laden eruption episode.
http://hawaiinewsnow.com/video/2026/01/30/american-red-cross-distributes-supplies-after-record-kilauea-eruption/
http://hawaiinewsnow.com/video/2026/01/30/american-red-cross-distributes-supplies-after-record-kilauea-eruption/
American Red Cross distributes supplies after record Kilauea eruption
Since Sunday, volunteers have passed out more than 3 dozen cleanup kits to people living near the volcano, which has caused heavy tephra fallout.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:30 AM
The American Red Cross is passing out cleanup kits in communities near Kilauea after the latest tephra-laden eruption episode.
http://hawaiinewsnow.com/video/2026/01/30/american-red-cross-distributes-supplies-after-record-kilauea-eruption/
http://hawaiinewsnow.com/video/2026/01/30/american-red-cross-distributes-supplies-after-record-kilauea-eruption/
Students at ʻIolani School have a brand-new landmark that school leaders say is more than a building.
How students are responding
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/iolani-school-opens-arrillaga-student-center-creating-new-hub-learning-wellness-community-connection/
How students are responding
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/iolani-school-opens-arrillaga-student-center-creating-new-hub-learning-wellness-community-connection/
January 30, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Students at ʻIolani School have a brand-new landmark that school leaders say is more than a building.
How students are responding
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/iolani-school-opens-arrillaga-student-center-creating-new-hub-learning-wellness-community-connection/
How students are responding
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/iolani-school-opens-arrillaga-student-center-creating-new-hub-learning-wellness-community-connection/
An NFL team heading to this year's Super Bowl is stopping in Hawaii Island to host free clinics. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/super-bowl-bound-seahawks-host-free-girls-flag-football-camps-hawaii-island/
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM
An NFL team heading to this year's Super Bowl is stopping in Hawaii Island to host free clinics. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/super-bowl-bound-seahawks-host-free-girls-flag-football-camps-hawaii-island/
The founder and lead singer of a popular local band was issued a criminal citation for a fireworks violation.
Which incident is tied to the citation and why he may face heavier penalties
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/maolis-glenn-awong-cited-maui-fireworks-incident/
Which incident is tied to the citation and why he may face heavier penalties
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/maolis-glenn-awong-cited-maui-fireworks-incident/
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 AM
The founder and lead singer of a popular local band was issued a criminal citation for a fireworks violation.
Which incident is tied to the citation and why he may face heavier penalties
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/maolis-glenn-awong-cited-maui-fireworks-incident/
Which incident is tied to the citation and why he may face heavier penalties
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/maolis-glenn-awong-cited-maui-fireworks-incident/
A judge has denied supervised release to a Department of Education employee accused of sexually assaulting a minor.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/department-education-employee-accused-sexually-assaulting-minor/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/department-education-employee-accused-sexually-assaulting-minor/
Department of Education employee accused of sexually assaulting minor
According to court documents, Isaiah Chang began inappropriately messaging a teenage girl on Snapchat late last year and offered to give her money for photos.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:32 AM
A judge has denied supervised release to a Department of Education employee accused of sexually assaulting a minor.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/department-education-employee-accused-sexually-assaulting-minor/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/department-education-employee-accused-sexually-assaulting-minor/
Residents are sharing concerns as plans for a Japanese archery training facility are drawing questions.
Learn how foundation leaders are planning to address concerns
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/concerns-raised-over-proposed-japanese-archery-facility-kaimuki/
Learn how foundation leaders are planning to address concerns
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/concerns-raised-over-proposed-japanese-archery-facility-kaimuki/
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Residents are sharing concerns as plans for a Japanese archery training facility are drawing questions.
Learn how foundation leaders are planning to address concerns
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/concerns-raised-over-proposed-japanese-archery-facility-kaimuki/
Learn how foundation leaders are planning to address concerns
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/concerns-raised-over-proposed-japanese-archery-facility-kaimuki/
An oceanside memorial remembering a late surfer is now just a memory.
Here's why it had to be removed and how more loved ones are reacting
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/removal-oceanside-memorial-leaves-oahu-family-heartbroken/
Here's why it had to be removed and how more loved ones are reacting
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/removal-oceanside-memorial-leaves-oahu-family-heartbroken/
January 30, 2026 at 5:15 AM
An oceanside memorial remembering a late surfer is now just a memory.
Here's why it had to be removed and how more loved ones are reacting
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/removal-oceanside-memorial-leaves-oahu-family-heartbroken/
Here's why it had to be removed and how more loved ones are reacting
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/removal-oceanside-memorial-leaves-oahu-family-heartbroken/
Eight finalists were interviewed for the police chief position. Each was asked if they would assist with federal immigration enforcement.
Learn about their responses https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/hawaii-county-police-chief-candidates-weigh-immigration-enforcement/
Learn about their responses https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/hawaii-county-police-chief-candidates-weigh-immigration-enforcement/
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Eight finalists were interviewed for the police chief position. Each was asked if they would assist with federal immigration enforcement.
Learn about their responses https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/hawaii-county-police-chief-candidates-weigh-immigration-enforcement/
Learn about their responses https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/01/30/hawaii-county-police-chief-candidates-weigh-immigration-enforcement/