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A 15-year-old boy remains hospitalized in serious condition following an early morning shooting in Hālawa as police continue searching for the masked gunman. Meanwhile, a judge has denied a new trial for Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig after his attempted manslaughter conviction. Plus, family, state leaders, and community members gathered for a final farewell to reflect on the life and enduring legacy of former Governor George Ariyoshi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii’s Supreme Court is considering whether wrongful conviction exonerees can collect compensation from the state and also seek damages in federal court. Plus, a West Maui nonprofit that teaches keiki ocean safety and environmental stewardship is assessing tens of thousands of dollars in damage after back-to-back storms battered its facilities and “floating classroom.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The casket carrying the late former Gov. George Ariyoshi arrived at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Friday morning, following an escort led by the Honolulu Police Department from Nuʻuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Meanwhile, on Kauai, a single mother of two needs help after Hurricane Lowell ruined her Haena home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Symphonic sounds, island resilience and community celebration.Today, HI Now Daily is live on Maui to preview Mele for Maui, a free concert bringing the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra and local artists together under the stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii says aloha to the late Governor George Ariyoshi, who was brought to the state capitol this morning where he will lie in state at the rotunda until noon Saturday. Kauai County says at least 830 residents have submitted damage assessments from Hurricane Lowell. And a former private school teacher accused of repeatedly groping an elementary school student on campus pleaded "no contest" yesterday in court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Kauai, one man is fighting to get his money back from a vacation rental, and the operators are refusing. Public ceremonies for late Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi begin today. We have the details on how the public can say farewell. And as the price of diesel continues to rise, we'll take a look at the ripple effects across the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conflicts are brewing over canceled Kauaʻi vacations in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell, pitting disappointed visitors seeking refunds against vacation rental operators worried about severe economic fallout. Meanwhile, the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has ignited a nationwide discussion about maternal mental health, and an Oahu mom is sharing her experience with postpartum psychosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Kauai, a Kekaha family is rebuilding after strong winds from Hurricane Lowell ripped off part of the roof. Meanwhile, Honolulu police arrested a 12-year-old boy accused of pulling a gun on a girl in Ewa Beach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New music, a Tokyo-inspired cafe and community celebrations. Renowned ukulele artist Brittni Paiva shares a live performance ahead of her first album release in 14 years, and we explore exclusive bites across Ward Village during the annual Taste of Ward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we track remnants from Norbert that could bring heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms, and flash flooding to parts of the islands. On Kauai, Mayor Kawakami, Governor Green, and State Senate President Ron Kouchi visited communities on the island's North Shore yesterday, where they delivered supplies and checked in on community resource hubs. And the State Supreme Court has denied a request to reconsider using special language on the November General Election ballot for the Republican race between incumbent representative Kanani Souza and challenger Sheila Medeiros after they tied. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Kauai picks up the pieces from Lowell, Garden Isle businesses are dealing with the delicate balance of staying afloat economically while giving residents space and time to recover. An Oahu group is fighting back against the spread of the coqui frog. And we have results from a flyer satisfaction study, including where Honolulu's airport landed in the rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kauai officials are urging visitors to steer clear of the island’s North Shore as emergency crews work to restore power and clean up debris following recent storm damage from Lowell. Meanwhile, a former Lahainaluna High School principal is wanted on a $200,000 bench warrant for multiple felony offenses, including theft, fraud and official misconduct, according to public court records. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local events and live entertainment are taking the spotlight today. We’re getting the details on an upcoming Puʻuhonua Mākeke, enjoying a live performance and previewing Kailua’s Fall Fest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Kauai’s recovery from Hurricane Lowell expected to take years, tourism leaders are treading carefully with their messaging to prospective visitors. East Oahu first responders launched a dramatic rescue after an elderly woman accidentally drove her vehicle into the water. Plus, new details are emerging about the moments leading up to a fatal Los Angeles helicopter crash that killed three people, including members of an NBC news crew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We now have the identities of two men killed as Hurricane Lowell impacted the islands. On Maui, demonstrators gathered to protest the Air Force's proposal to construct seven additional telescopes atop Haleakala. Plus, Hawaii County Police have identified the 76-year-old victim of an alleged homicide in Hilo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A closer look at the repairs that will be needed for a major lifeline of Kauai after Hurricane Lowell, and how it affects the lives of at least 100 families who depend on the harbor. In the middle of storm recovery, Kauai county voters will soon choose a new mayor. And at Halemaumau, we're seeing more lava spatter this morning ahead of the next eruptive episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire in Waikiki Tuesday. Meanwhile, on Kauai, when Hurricane Lowell swept up from the south, its outer bands slammed Kauaʻi’s southwest coast, delivering a severe storm surge that battered Port Allen Harbor and jeopardized the livelihoods of around 100 people tied to its waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local stories and good eats are in the spotlight today. We’re taking a look at a new documentary about Kahoʻolawe from our HNN crew and checking out what’s cooking at Taste of Ward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Severe flooding from Hurricane Lala has filled a beloved Big Island bookshop with mud and rocks, sparking a major community effort to clean up and rebuild. Meanwhile, the storm left behind widespread debris across the island, leading to massive lines at local refuse transfer stations. Plus, the Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s effort to limit mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of Hurricane Lowell’s devastating impact across the Garden Isle, the race to become Kauaʻi’s next mayor has taken on renewed urgency. Today’s special edition of Spotlight Now features a live candidate forum with the two contenders vying to lead Kauaʻi County: County Council Chair Mel Rapozo and former Mayor Bernard Carvalho. Hosts Ryan Kalei Tsuji and Yunji de Nies sit down with both candidates to discuss storm recovery and grid reliability, soaring housing costs, traffic solutions, and the future of the island. Following the conversation, HNN Political Analyst Dr. Collin Moore joins the studio to break down the key takeaways and where the race stands heading into the general election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.