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A push for tougher penalties after the shooting death of a Maui police officer. The aim of a new bill is to protect the public. A state agency gets an earful about its plan to develop geothermal energy. And good news, prices for some party staples are coming down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A boat ran aground off Kihei during yesterday's gusty winds. A Hawaii native is returning home to take the top job at the Kauai police department. Also, find out why the wait is longer than usual to get used cars registered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, we’re live at Menehune Grille digging into crave-worthy new menu items you’re going to want to try. Plus, we’re gearing up for the big game with our sister channel, Telemundo Hawaiʻi—and sharing where you can watch your favorite team! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposal by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to study potential geothermal sites gets pushback. Crews are working to remove a boat that ran aground near Kihei. Kauai County selects a new police chief. The latest in the search for the mother of "Today Show" anchor Savannah Guthrie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Spotlight Now, Green Fee Advisory Council members Eric Co and Dr. Chip Fletcher discuss spending priorities for the estimated $100+ million fund. The council made public its recommendations to the governor. The governor will submit his plan to the legislature for approval. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high surf warning is in effect for most north and west facing shores until tomorrow night. Authorities are asking for help from the public to help find Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who went missing over the weekend. And a settlement was reached in a mistaken identity case that got a former Honolulu man locked up and committed to the state hospital for years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A windy start to the week causes widespread power outages across the state—the latest on efforts to get everybody back online. Why are residents choosing to leave Hawaii? We look into the years-long trend and what experts say can be done. Our tech expert has tips to find deals on the best TV's to watch the Super Bowl -- or maybe even Sunrise -- in style   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to protect yourself from a new scam targeting cellphones across Hawaii. Reactions to taxpayers having to pay for a settlement in a mistaken identity case. A new UH report reveals Hawaii's economy ranks among the worst in the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday is a First Alert Weather Day as a cold front brings strong winds and showers to parts of the state. How to protect yourself from a new scam targeting cellphones across Hawaii. Why authorities believe ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother was taken against her will. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of HI Now Daily, The Lei Stand hosts a KŌLEA Sparkling Hop Water cocktail feature with Megan Godinez and Valentine’s Day Singles Speed Dating! Plus, we stop by Foodland Farms Pearl City Pau Hana Bar for a Maika‘i Marinated Meats demo and check out the new Potluck & Pāʻina platters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, from a Valentine's dance for every age to Hawaii's largest breaking and hip-hop freestyle dance festival - we're breaking a leg in-studio today! Next, we're live in Waikiki at 100 Sails restaurant for their brand-new menu and a Valentine's dinner you might want to start planning for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An outbreak of chickenpox on Kauai has the state health department urging vaccinations. Authorities have new details on the search for the mother of NBC's Today show host Savannah Guthrie. Tens of thousands of Oahu residents were left in the dark following a HECO outage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest after two trams collided at a Hawaii Island resort. Where this happened, and the reaction from the hotel. More sobering stats about the state of Hawaii's economy. How far our hard-earned money goes here compared to other states. Plus, what a week for sports fans, with Super Bowl 60 and the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for missing 19-year-old Matthew Packard-Asai has been suspended after human remains believed to be his were discovered in the waters off Kahili Beach. Authorities are searching for three suspects in a Saturday morning burglary at an Aiea restaurant. Also, two children and one adult were  in serious condition after their van crashed into a traffic sign and telephone pole on Kapahulu Avenue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A convicted drug ring leader is now headed to prison after being sentenced for bringing large amounts of drugs into Hawaii. A chain-reaction crash in Kakaako ended with a driver running from the scene; we hear from witnesses to the incident. Also happening today: a free event in Hilo geared to inspire young girls to explore engineering and STEM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.