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A UPS flight bound for Honolulu crashes in a fiery explosion in Kentucky. As another vote to end the government shutdown falls short, a Hawaii nonprofit continues to see a rising demand for assistance. And an arrest was made in connection with a fire at a Hawaii Island apartment complex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, see which mākeke you should be checking out this weekend and how your support will former foster youth in Hawaiʻi to lead successful, healthy adult lives. Plus, hear an internationally acclaimed vocal group and learn how to save on tickets to their upcoming show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii Foodbank CEO Amy Miller says her organization is working around the clock to get food to the 165,000 people in Hawaii who’ve lost their SNAP benefits. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says the state is trying to fill in some of the gaps with $100 million in assistance to affected families starting Nov. 14. Meanwhile Honolulu’s interim police chief is hoping for the permanent position. Rade Vanic has held the interim post twice, and this time, he wants to stay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the government shutdown drags on, more flights are being canceled or delayed due to airport staffing issues. Hawaii State Libraries are collecting non-perishable food for food banks. And reaction is pouring in after the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From rising insurance premiums to food assistance concerns, many in our community are facing uncertain times financially. The state is moving forward to replace a pair of tainted wells in an Oahu farming community. What's being done to protect from future contamination. Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines updates their surfboard policies for passengers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raised on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Jack Kittinger turned his ocean passion into a career in conservation. Now leading Conservation International Hawai‘i, he helped pass the Green Fee, generating $100M yearly to protect nature through grit and community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, see how you can get shortbread cookies made from local ingredients on Maui, along with jams, jewelry, dip and even volcano oil! Plus, we get ready to boot scoot and boogie with some local kupuna. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news from West Maui as crews battle a blaze just above the Kapalua Airport. As the number of families in need continues to climb, Hawaii's libraries team up to answer the call for help. And a grand jury on Hawaii Island indicted double manslaughter suspect Kimo Medeiros today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A gunman suspected of shooting a 27-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy is on the run. HFD responded to a 2-alarm fire in Wahiawa at the Department of Education's Central District Office on California Avenue. And the state is issuing all SNAP recipients $250 in addition to the Hawaii Relief Program, which provides support for families in need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Reject the contract." That's the call from union leaders, as a "last, best, and final offer" is given to over a thousand local transit workers. The latest on the negotiations and what it could mean for your commute. New resistance against a proposed tourist attraction on Oahu's North Shore. Despite the federal shutdown, Pearl Harbor remains open with help from local businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a beautiful show of love and aloha, the Kauai community came together yesterday to say a hui hou to beloved Kumu Hula Leina'ala Pavao-Jardin. Meanwhile, Honolulu firefighters extinguished a fire in Salt Lake that left several residents displaced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people were shot and a security guard was stabbed in incidents that occurred early Saturday morning near Mayor Wright Homes, according to police. Meanwhile, thousands gathered in Waikiki Friday to celebrate Halloween. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loved ones lined Farrington Highway in Nanakuli Friday morning to honor the life of Tehya Mahelona. Meanwhile, a convicted Hawaii gang leader has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, and on Maui, wildfire survivors are one step closer to getting compensation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two separate federal judges have issued last minute rulings which could help tens of millions of Americans put food on the table next month. Hawaii residents who rely on food stamps will be getting $250 dollars each from the state, part of one of the programs announced by Governor Josh Green to help people impacted by the federal shutdown. And Casey Lund has a preview at some of the family friendly Halloween activities going on in Waikiki. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second person has died as a result of Wednesday's massive house fire in Ewa Beach. The man charged with manslaughter in a deadly Hawaii Island crash faces a judge and it's not his first time. Billions of dollars could be available to relieve hunger as SNAP benefits are expected to stop tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Green announces another program to help put money in the pockets of families set to soon lose their federal food assistance benefits. This as legislators are trying to come up with solutions to support local nonprofits after massive federal cuts. And an elderly woman is dead and several others injured after a violent inferno at an Ewa Beach home. We hear from neighbors who tried to fight the blaze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some really tall people just walked into the studio! On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, see where you can have a bite and meet the basketball players for UH. Plus, we combine good waves and good music with a live performance from Wai Kai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state is taking action to protect Hawaii residents, both families and individuals, from impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown. A woman is dead after a two-alarm fire destroyed an Ewa Beach home. University of Hawaii at Manoa campus police are searching for a suspect in an alleged sexual assault. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're tracking breaking news this morning, as a fire destroys an Ewa Beach home. Sources tell us one person has died and multiple others needed medical care. Helping local residents get by. It's the aim of a new state program that looks to provide aid to those impacted by the government shutdown. If you've ever dreamed of becoming a police officer, opportunity knocks this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state announces a new program to provide financial help to families affected by the ongoing government shutdown. The Hawaii Island community steps up its calls for safe driving after a woman and her infant granddaughter were killed in a tragic accident. And with the rise in traumatic traffic crashes, the Hawaii Blood Bank needs more donors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.