HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Recovery doesn’t end when the skies clear.
March’s Kona Low storms caused widespread damage across the islands, with communities on OÊ»ahu’s North Shore and MolokaÊ»i experiencing infrastructure damage, significant crop loss, and disruptions to livelihoods.
Families, farms, and local businesses are still struggling to clean up, rebuild, and recover.
Hawaii News Now is dedicating May 12 to raising money for ongoing relief efforts with ALOHA for HAWAIʻI.
The live, daylong fundraising effort — in collaboration with hospitality industry leaders and partners — features community voices, artists, nonprofit partners, prize giveaways and more.
Details and ways to help are available at hawaiinewsnow.com/alohaforhawaii/.
“Hawaii News Now Sunrise†kicks off special coverage at 6 a.m. on May 12. Viewers can watch on K5, HawaiiNewsNow.com , and on the HNN’s free streaming app as follows:
- 6 to 9 a.m. ALOHA for HAWAIʻI on Sunrise
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ALOHA for HAWAIʻI on Sunrise (encore)
- 12 to 12:30 p.m. ALOHA for HAWAIʻI on This is Now
- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Spotlight Now
- 3 to 7 p.m. LOVE for HAWAIʻI
- 7 to 10 p.m. ALOHA for HAWAIʻI (encore)
Hawaii News Now will also air newscasts at 5, 6, 9 and 10 p.m.
Proceeds from ALOHA for HAWAIʻI go to trusted organizations working directly with impacted communities:
- Aloha United Way (Community Relief Fund)
- The Salvation Army Hawaiʻi
- Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund)
- Hawaiʻi Foodbank
- North Shore Chamber of Commerce
- Molokaʻi CARES
- The HawaiÊ»i Agricultural Foundation’s Farmers’ Disaster Relief Fund
- Meeting O Heʻe Nalu
An online auction opens at 6 a.m. Hawaiʻi time and includes travel packages and vacation stays with flights provided by Hawaiian Airlines, plus accommodations at hotels around the world.
To bid, visit hawaiinewsnow.com/alohaforhawaii.
From 3 to 7 p.m. Hawaiʻi time, Hawaii News Now will be taking calls while offering incentives to donate, supported by local businesses.
When prompted on-air, viewers can call (808) 273-0222 to donate and potentially qualify for incentives, which may include dining gift cards, VIP experiences, hotel stays and more.
Donors’ names may be read live on TV and may appear in the on-screen ticker.
Event coverage will include community voices, artists and nonprofit partners with live interviews and guest appearances throughout the day.
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