8+ hour, 57+ min ago   (396+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A ruling from the Hawaii Supreme Court on Tuesday could allow for the more than 21,000 Maui fire survivors in a $4 billion settlement to begin receiving payments in a matter of weeks, an attorney for the victims said. The…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (305+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Home insurance rates across Hawaii have surged following the 2023 Maui wildfires, with new state data showing increases between 32% and 54% over the past year. Evan Weber, a Kailua homeowner and nonprofit organizer with Our Hawaii, said his insurance company…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (67+ words) Investigation underway after firework damages Maui home'Hawaii News Now Investigation underway after firework damages Maui home 1.2 Tracking a Kona Low - Meteorologist Jen Robbins Officials confirm no emergency after monthly siren test goes off early Authorities assess illegal fireworks crackdown: "We…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (178+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Last-minute New Year's Eve shoppers prioritized food, drinks, and supplies over fireworks Wednesday, with many saying they're keeping celebrations simple and safe. "Compared to last year, it's really, really quiet, you know, last year was, you wouldn't know…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (381+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii condo owners are seeing dramatic reductions in insurance premiums as state-run insurance products create new competition in the market, forcing private companies to slash rates that had made some condos unaffordable. Insurance premiums have dropped 30% to 70%, depending…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago   (484+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Lyons built their Haleiwa Home in the late "70s with redwood walls simply because it was a good deal. "We were permitted at that time. We followed all the rules," said Marilee Lyons. But the couple did not…...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago   (80+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii has launched a program designed to end the insurance crisis for condo owners. Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection chair, joins us to explain. But will lawmakers" actions lead to savings for homeowners?...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago   (97+ words) State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, discusses Hawaii's insurance crisis. HPD said a 22-year-old man was with friends when an unknown ... Insurance Associates President Sue Savio weighs in on Hawaii's insurance crisis…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago   (571+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii has launched a program designed to end the insurance crisis for condo owners. The governor signed a new law that will put two existing insurance funds in place for apartment associations that can't get or afford coverage…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (640+ words) This story is part of our First Alert Hurricane Season 2025 special. View the full episode here. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Whenever there's video footage of a hurricane, one of the most frequent and memorable images is that of a roof being torn…...