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The Maryknoll Chinese Language Teacher who was critically injured in an acid attack last month, continues on her path to recovery. 25-year-old Danying Zhang remains in the hospital at this time, but her condition has stabilized. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce says she’s been able to make contact with her parents, who are still in rural China.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a look at this. A man drove a Jeep off of a 60-foot cliff on Hawaii Island. How rescue crews were able to save him. New housing approach. Governor Green says he's thinking of longer-term solutions to the state's issues. The controversial group he is disbanding.  Scuba divers held an underwater clean-up event at Kaneohe Harbor. What volunteers said about the pollution they uncovered.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Pressure to the north means strong trade winds and a pretty stable weather pattern for the Hawaiian Islands. A motorcyclist had to be rescued yesterday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today’s episode of HI Now Daily,  burgers and robots - but not at the same time! Local students show off new robotic skills and invite you to participate, plus Rachel is live at a new burger joint in Kaimuki. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI is investigating an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting a federal judge and the special prosecutor involved in an upcoming public corruption trial, HNN has learned. The shocking development comes just as the trial was set to get underway. Trial in the bribery case involving Keith Kaneshiro, Honolulu’s longest serving prosecuting attorney, and employees of a politically connected engineering firm, was delayed and a new judge is now presiding because of the developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg continued his two-day trip to the Hawaiian Islands with a stop on Oahu on Thursday. During his visit, he saw key transportation projects underway, including Skyline, Honolulu’s rail system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI is investigating an alleged murder for hire plot targeting a federal judge and the special prosecutor involved in the upcoming public corruption trial, HNN Investigates has learned. Trial in the bribery case involving Keith Kaneshiro, Honolulu’s longest serving prosecuting attorney, and employees of a politically connected engineering firm, was delayed and a new judge is now presiding because of the developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transportation tour. Secretary Pete Buttigieg took a look around Honolulu's harbor and airport. What he said about local federally-funded projects. A recent survey asked participants which professions have the most honest people. Which job ranked first? Hawaiian Airlines added a new aircraft to their fleet -- the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Our Casey Lund is live from the airport in Honolulu this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today’s episode of HI Now Daily we get a visit from residents of a local cat café, and learn the steps to adopt, once you fall in love.  Plus, raise a glass to celebrate National Margarita Day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waimalu residents had a rude awakening when a siren briefly blared Thursday morning but the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency said it was a runaway siren and that there was no emergency. The siren went off around 10:05 a.m. and technicians were able to shut down the siren shortly after. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.