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Get ready for "a new exciting chapter" in UH sports coverage! UH athletics director Matt Elliott and HNN general manager Katie Pickman explain what this partnership means for fans. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/06/04/hawaii-news-now-selected-official-broadcast-partner-uh-athletics/ 

It’s a new era for UH sports coverage! 🏈🏀🏐 Hawaii News Now is the new broadcast partner beginning July 1, bringing free home games to K5 and original content across multiple platforms. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/06/04/hawaii-news-now-selected-official-broadcast-partner-uh-athletics/ 

Surf’s up for oceanfront diners and drivers in Kailua-Kona. The season’s biggest south swell peaked Wednesday and sent waves crashing over the break wall along Alii Drive. 🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/06/04/big-waves-make-splash-kailua-kona/

A man accused of killing three elderly men in Puna made his first court appearance Monday afternoon from the cellblock in Hilo District Court. Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, of Pahoa, hardly moved during the proceeding. Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for the full story.

'You're not just a St. Louis head coach' Tupu Alualu shares his emotional story of moving to Hawaii from Samoa as a young boy and how football changed his life. #TheLongGame #Podcasts #Hawaii #HawaiiNewsNow #TupuAlualu #StLouisCrusaders #Crusaders #TheBrotherhood #Kalaepohaku

How are you getting ready for hurricane season? 🌀 Whether you're ✅ Inspecting your home and property ✅ Stocking up your hurricane kit ✅ Mapping an evacuation plan We want to hear from you! DM us or email news@hawaiinewsnow.com and you could get a visit from Billy V.

Hawaii Island police are looking for Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, of Pahoa, who is a suspect in three homicides. 🖇️: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/27/police-search-armed-dangerous-man-suspect-three-homicides-puna-area/ 

“IT’S CRAZY.” Oregon teen Ollie Bergquist is back on land after a 20-day solo sail from Northern California to Honolulu — a journey he documented from rough first days at sea to catching his own dinner. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/26/teens-solo-journey-sailing-pacific-ends-honolulu/ 

Thousands gathered at Ala Moana Beach Park tonight to honor loved ones through the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi ceremony 🏮❤️

"OH MY GOD." Residents react to M6.0 earthquake on Hawaii Island. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/23/magnitude-60-earthquake-hawaii-island-shakes-state-no-tsunami-generated/ 

“I start kicking it back to shore and it’s fighting me.” 🐢 North Shore lifeguard Colin Steinberger describes how he helped save a Hawaiian green sea turtle tangled in fishing line. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/22/north-shore-lifeguard-rescues-sea-turtle-tangled-fishing-line-waimea-bay/ 

“WELCOME HOME.” 🎉 Incoming UH Mānoa transfer student Liliana Okimoto got the surprise of a lifetime: a full year of tuition as the winner of this year’s “Take Me to Mānoa” scholarship! https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/22/take-me-manoa-winner-surprised-with-free-year-tuition-uh/ 

Chad Owens, the all-time University of Hawaii football great and Canadian Football League Hall of Famer, recently founded a mentorship platform called "The Men of Mana." Catch him on The Long Game: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/18/long-game-former-uh-football-great-hall-famer-chad-owens/ 

David Lazar says he’s in it “for the long haul” as Honolulu’s next police chief, focusing on supporting officers and developing future leaders so HPD’s next chief can come from within. 🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/21/commission-selects-david-lazar-honolulus-new-police-chief/ 

NEXT STOP 🍽️ Zippy’s Restaurants just opened its fifth Las Vegas location. The first customer waited in line for four hours for a taste of home. 🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/20/zippys-opens-fifth-restaurant-las-vegas/ 

A tiny new guest just checked in at Hyatt Regency Maui. Meet the resort’s first African penguin chick in nearly 17 years. Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for the full story.

Chad Owens joined the Rainbow Warriors as a walk-on and became a record-setting All-American. He is a member of the UH Circle of Honor, CFL Hall of Fame, Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame, and Polynesian Football Hall of Fame. @chadowens2 #TheLongGame #HawaiiNewsNow #UH #ChadOwens

CAUGHT ON CAMERA ⛈️ Lightning strikes a utility pole near Waipahu District Park. It's unclear if this caused any outages. HECO reports about 40,000 customers without power on Oahu. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/16/storms-trigger-road-closures-flight-delays-power-outages-across-oahu/ 

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY ⛈️ A flash flood warning has been extended for Oahu until 6:15 p.m. with thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Koolau mountains, Central Oahu and leeward shorelines. Video from Rose Cabuyadao Libed shows flooding along Farrington Highway in Waipahu.

STORMY WEATHER ON OAHU ⛈️ Thunderstorms are dumping 2 to 4 inches of rain per hour in a band stretching from Nānākuli through Waipahu, Waikele and Pearl City, and over the Koʻolau toward Windward Oʻahu. Head to HawaiiNewsNow.com for the latest on this First Alert Weather Day.

A HUI HOU 🏐🤙 Kristian Titriyski is leaving UH men’s volleyball after helping the ‘Bows win the NCAA title to pursue a pro career. 🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/15/titriyski-leaving-uh-mens-volleyball-program-pursue-pro-career/ 

‘BEST WEEK EVER’ 🌟 The ʻBows are back in Hawaiʻi after winning the NCAA championship. Fans are invited to a celebration rally Wednesday at Bankoh Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center. 🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/13/best-week-ever-uh-mens-volleyball-returns-hawaii-ncaa-champions/ 

UH men’s volleyball is back on top 🌈🏐 Taking down UC Irvine in four sets to win the 2026 NCAA championship, making it the Rainbow Warriors’ third national title!

Want to make a difference for communities in Hawaiʻi affected by the devastating floods? @auliicravalho has something for you. 🌺 Tune in tomorrow, May 12, for ALOHA for HAWAIʻI on K5 and the HNN smart TV app. #AlohaForHawaii HawaiiNewsNow.com/AlohaforHawaii 

LET’S GO ’BOWS 🌈🏐 The UH men’s volleyball team is headed to the NCAA championship match after taking down Long Beach State. Now it’s Hawaii vs. UC Irvine for the title Monday at 1 p.m. Hawaii time. Who’s watching? #HawaiiMVB

Hawaii News Now is proud to present ALOHA for HAWAII, a community effort to help those struggling after the recent Kona lows. Join us on May 12, on air and online as we support recovery and resilience with food, music, and fun surprises. #AlohaforHawaii

Hawaii baseball coach Ron Nomura helps student-athletes get on the radar of college and pro scouts. He broke down what it takes to land a D1 scholarship and the impact of the transfer portal and NIL on collegiate athletics. #TheLongGamePodcast #RonNomura #NomuraAcademy #HawaiiNewsNow #HNN #Podcast

Join Kalapana’s Gaylord Holomalia in supporting storm-impacted families. 🌺 Tune in May 12 for ALOHA for HAWAIʻI, a statewide fundraiser featuring call-in donations, an online auction, music, prizes, and more. Watch on KFVE and the HNN smart TV app. #AlohaForHawaii

Hawaii News Now is hosting ALOHA for HAWAI‘I, a community effort to help those struggling after the recent Kona Lows. Join us Tuesday, May 12, on air and online as we support recovery and resilience with food, music and fun surprises. #AlohaforHawaii

A video showing a man throwing a rock toward a Hawaiian monk seal off Maui is drawing outrage online and renewed calls for people to keep their distance from the endangered animals. 🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/07/video-rock-thrown-hawaiian-monk-seal-sparks-outrage-investigation/ 

ALOHA FOR HAWAI‘I: Join Hawaii News Now and our partners on Tuesday, May 12, for a day-long fundraiser supporting recovery after March’s Kona Low storms. #AlohaforHawaii 🔗: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/alohaforhawaii/

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: A United Airlines jet struck a semitrailer truck as it was landing at a Newark airport. Learn more https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/04/united-jet-narrowly-avoided-catastrophe-when-it-struck-truck-near-newark-airport-during-landing/