Hawaii News Now

Hawaii News Now is a local news source that covers events and issues in Hawaii. The site features breaking news, weather updates, sports coverage, and community stories. The articles provided show a focus on accidents and natural disasters such as helicopter crashes, wildfires, and severe weather events. There are also articles about health issues like breast cancer awareness month and potential food contamination. The site appears to have a neutral reporting stance overall with no clear conflicts of interest.

87%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

95%

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  • Hawaii News Now appears to have a neutral reporting stance overall.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest reported for Hawaii News Now.

Contradictions

88%

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Deceptions

70%

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Recent Articles

  • Three Helicopters Crash Off Kauai Coast: One Person Dead, Two Missing

    Three Helicopters Crash Off Kauai Coast: One Person Dead, Two Missing

    Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Three helicopters from Ali'i Kaua'i Air Tours and Charters crashed off the coast of Kauai on July 12, 2024, leaving one person dead and two others missing. Witnesses reported the incidents near Hanakoa Valley along Na Pali Coast and about a quarter mile offshore. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with the Coast Guard leading efforts after sunset.
  • Lifeguard and Professional Surfer Tamayo Perry Dies in Shark Attack off Oahu's North Shore

    Lifeguard and Professional Surfer Tamayo Perry Dies in Shark Attack off Oahu's North Shore

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 On June 23, 2024, beloved lifeguard and professional surfer Tamayo Perry died from apparent shark bites while surfing near Goat Island on Oahu's North Shore. Known for his infectious personality and dedication to water safety, Perry began his career with the Honolulu Ocean Safety department in 2016 and was a professional surfer, having appeared in movies such as.
  • Pittsburgh Named Most Affordable Major City in the World: Report

    Pittsburgh Named Most Affordable Major City in the World: Report

    Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 Pittsburgh tops list as world's most affordable major city due to steady home prices and strong income growth, while Honolulu and California markets face housing crises.
  • Southwest Airlines Plunge: Pilot Error Nearly Causes Jet to Crash into Pacific Ocean

    Southwest Airlines Plunge: Pilot Error Nearly Causes Jet to Crash into Pacific Ocean

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Kauai experienced a sudden and dangerous descent during landing on April 11, 2024. The incident was caused by an inadvertent control column push by a less-experienced first officer due to poor visibility. Despite the alarming drop in altitude, there were no reported injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a possible malfunction in the backup power-control unit on another Southwest Boeing 737 Max 8 jet.
  • Hawaii Trial: Families Affected by Red Hill Bulk Fuel Leak Seek Justice for Compensable Injuries

    Hawaii Trial: Families Affected by Red Hill Bulk Fuel Leak Seek Justice for Compensable Injuries

    Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 A trial commenced in April 2024 over contaminated water from Hawaii's Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, affecting thousands. Families of military personnel, including Richelle Dietz and her family, shared health issues after exposure. The U.S. government admitted to causing a nuisance and breaching duty of care following a November 2021 leak. Navy officials knew of fuel in the water but failed to warn residents, raising concerns about past leaks threatening the water supply.
  • Fire Safety Report: Heroic Firefighting Efforts Amidst Maui's Deadly Wildfires, but Preparation and Communication Lacked

    Fire Safety Report: Heroic Firefighting Efforts Amidst Maui's Deadly Wildfires, but Preparation and Communication Lacked

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 Last August, the town of Lahaina on Maui experienced a devastating wildfire that claimed 101 lives and caused extensive damage. A new report by the Fire Safety Research Institute reveals heroic firefighter efforts but also highlights missed opportunities for prevention. Despite red flag warnings and evidence of earlier fires, the Maui Fire Department was slow to prepare crews and equipment. Poor communication between emergency officials further hindered response efforts, potentially contributing to delays in deploying resources. An investigation by the Hawaii Attorney General's office suggests a downed powerline may have caused the fire.
  • Heavy Rain on Kauai: An Emergency Proclamation and the Impact on Infrastructure

    Heavy Rain on Kauai: An Emergency Proclamation and the Impact on Infrastructure

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 Hawaii's Acting Mayor Reiko Matsuyama has signed an emergency proclamation to provide relief for disaster damages and losses caused by heavy rain on Kauai. This article discusses the impact of these rains on infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
  • Maui Police Department Releases Preliminary Report on Wildfires Response in August 2024

    Maui Police Department Releases Preliminary Report on Wildfires Response in August 2024

    Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 The Maui Police Department has released a preliminary after-action report on its response to the deadly wildfires that occurred in August 2024. The fires were caused by severe weather and many of the victims were found along Kuhua Street, which is located in Lahaina district of the island on Aug. 8th, 2023.
  • Missing Sailor Noel Rubio Safely Arrives in Hawaii After 2 Months at Sea on Malulani

    Missing Sailor Noel Rubio Safely Arrives in Hawaii After 2 Months at Sea on Malulani

    Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 On February 6th, the US Coast Guard announced that missing sailor Noel Rubio had arrived safely in Hawaii after going missing on his journey from California to Hawaii. The vessel Malulani is a 32-foot Westsail sloop that departed Long Beach, California on December 28th and was expected to arrive in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii by January 18th. Rubio last made contact via cellphone from south of Catalina Island on the day he left Long Beach.
  • Six Injured in Hard Landing of American Airlines Flight 271 at Kahului Airport in Hawaii

    Six Injured in Hard Landing of American Airlines Flight 271 at Kahului Airport in Hawaii

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 On January 28th, American Airlines Flight 271 from LAX to OGG made a hard landing at Kahului Airport in Hawaii. Six people were injured during the incident: one passenger and five flight attendants. All of those injured were transported to a hospital but later released. There were 167 customers and seven crew members on board.