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Hawaii News Now

Hawaii News Now

by Gray Television Group, Inc.

8.2K ratings
217 reviews
With Ads
📡 News
☀️ Weather
Free
With Ads

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Gray Television Group, Inc.
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Get instant access to local, national, and world news directly on your iPhone. Receive breaking news alerts, view live local headlines and stories, and enjoy sports and video content. Stay informed with news from KGMB, KHNL, KOGG, and KHBC.

✓Breaking news alerts
✓Live local news headlines
✓Sports updates
✓Video content
✓National and world news
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Hawaii News Now. Based on 8.2K reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent up-to-date and reliable news source
  • 🔥Great for local news and weather updates
  • 👍Helpful for staying informed about Hawaii

Negative things

  • 🐛Notifications don't link to the correct articles
  • 📺Live stream issues, often freezing or not working
  • 💤Outdated and confusing app design
  • 📢Too many ads and intrusive monetization
  • 🔍Difficult to find specific news articles
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What's New in Hawaii News Now

8.0.8

September 10, 2026

Improved video player behavior Corrected issue with images in stories Improved the layout of the app homescreen

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User reviews

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Terrible

Bad
Dave Edward’sDave Edward’s

Some of the photos are far too large once you click on the story.

Some of the normal looking photos are just HUGE once you click on the story. You should have someone who checks out each link once the story is posted. This is for the stories from the Big Island. Please fix these.

Mahalo for your great storm coverage!
My favorite AuntieMy favorite Auntie

Ads ads ads and more ads

New update and ads make this once great app completely unusable. Maybe you guys should cut back on the long, ridiculous, and repetitive ads.. at least in the middle of a hurricane. No? Gotta make that sweet ad money, eh?
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SuperHaoleSuperHaole

App problems

The live broadcast constantly freezes during commercials. There is no refresh button. And when you do get back in, there’s a commercial. It is in addition to the ones during the broadcast. And it drops you in the middle of a story.
BSgame$$$#!BSgame$$$#!

Motorcycle accident near Mac nut rd shipman 7/30

Local news has the Motorcycle being rear ended. You’re reporting that the motorcyclist reared the vehicle? Which is it?
Coloma808Coloma808
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Notifications not working as expected

Bug

App crashing or freezing during use

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer devices

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Improve notification functionality to directly open articles

Feature

Enhance live stream reliability and stability

Feature

Redesign the app for a more modern and user-friendly experience

Feature

Reduce the number of ads and improve monetization approach

Feature

Improve search and navigation to easily find news content

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app delivers local, national, and world news. It includes breaking news alerts, live local headlines and stories, sports updates, and video content from KGMB, KHNL, KOGG, and KHBC.

Is this app free to download and use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it does display advertisements to support its operation.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The description specifically mentions the app is available for iPhone. Compatibility with other devices would typically be found in the app store listing.

How does the app use my location?

The app requests your location to help customize content for you. This location information, along with data about your app usage, may be shared with advertising partners to personalize ads within the app and other apps you use.

What are the main benefits of using this app?

The main benefits include receiving breaking news alerts instantly, accessing live local news and stories, staying updated on sports, and watching video content, all from a single, convenient mobile application.