Sunrise 5 a.m. (July 21, 2026)

Aloha Warrior fans, the news is out. UH games are coming home to K5. All the games, UH shows, athlete profiles, and throwbacks to your favorites are all in one place. Hawaii News Now. Celebrate the home team with us, and let's go Bose. This is Hawaii News Now Sunrise, F5. Right now in Sunrise, new details on the soldier with white ties who was killed in an Iranian airstrike. How he's being honored as the U.S. promises retaliation. We've known them for 40 years. Really nice couple. It's a tragedy. Reaction from neighbors after an elderly man dies in a Macha Kilo house fire, how his wife was able to get out in time and the latest on her condition. Parents, the time's almost here. We're just about two weeks away until the start of the next school year. Oh, that's good news. The new rules for students, including restrictions on cell phones. Ready for them to go back to school? Get them back. There, let's go. Go to class. All right, let's take it with our first other weather and traffic team. Drew Davis in for Guy Hockey this morning. Good morning, guys. Doesn't mean going back to school, though, means more traffic here? It does. I was just going to say it's going to be crazy busy on the road. Less traffic in the home, though. There's pros and cons. All right. Here's our seven, our first alert weather forecast. There's a couple things I want to talk about, guys. You might have heard about Hurricane Fausto out of the eastern Pacific. It was a tropical storm yesterday. It's a hurricane today. It's only a category one. This is looking like it's going to go to the northwest, meaning it'll move to the north of the state. Still very far out in time. There's a lot of uncertainty still. It's got winds at 75 miles per hour. That's a sustained wind reading. It's expected to be a category two and continue moving up towards the northwest. Again, this is still pretty far out from being close to the island chain. Spaghetti plots, or some of our ensemble members are showing this again moving up towards the northwest. Just got to keep a close eye on this over the next couple of days to see how this plays out. But again, you're starting to see that... turn up towards the northwest. Outside of that, we've got a better chance for showers this morning. You might be seen some rainfall over the windward side of the island right now. If you're driving in from the windward side of Oahu, you'll definitely see some rainfall over the Pali and Leakee. Let's actually check in with first alert traffic with Ahmed al-Sharaa. Drew, happening now repairs on a waterway in Aeia. This is on Kameha Highway right near the Pearl Kai shopping center where crews have been working overnight. Repairs are impacting the right and Middle East.

bound lanes. There is no word yet on how long the work will take, but avoid the area if you can or expect some delays getting through. Now as far as the rest of Oahu, it's still smooth sailing out of the west side. No issues as you drive through, not a coolie, pass cool, nonho kaijali, and then hop on to the H1 once you reach Maka Kilo. It's a nice 42-minute commute from my United Town, 25 minutes out of Koppelay, not yet seeing any slowdowns along Fort Weaver Road as you're making your way past the Safeway Food Lane. and then onto the H-1 freeway. No troubles through Kunia, Waipahu, and as you drive through the H-1, H-2 merge, it's going to be about a half-hour commute out of Eva Beach. No delays along Farrington highways. You drive through Koppelay, Eva, and Yipahu, and then hop on to the H-1 from there. That's your first alert traffic on sunrise, keeping you and your Ohana safe. We feel very badly, but you know, those great people, those great patriots are out there fighting that Iran did not have a nuclear weapon. President Trump reacting to the deaths of three U.S. service members over the weekend, including First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan of Ever Beach. He was killed in an Iranian missile strike at a Jim Jordan military base. President Trump said that Iran, quote, will pay for that killing many times over. Now, in the meantime, we are learning more about Fihan and his connection to Hawaii. In fact, our Lin Kowano has a reaction to his sacrifice and how his legacy will now be honored. First Lieutenant Feehan briefly lived in Eva Beach. The military designates this his home because when he enlisted in 2019, he was living in Capilina. Two U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East were identified Monday by the Defense Department as 19-year-old Isabella Gonzalez of Texas and First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan of Hawaii. Both were killed on July 18th in Jim Jordan. Feehan was 25 years old, stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. He belonged to the 55th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. He was born and raised in Utah, but was living on Oahu when he joined the Hawaii Army National Guard. He was only 18 or so back in 2019, and then he enlisted again. And the Utah Army National Guard, we understand this from talking with the Army today and then commissioned into the Army as an officer. And so he obviously. From a very early age, felt the need to serve our country. Congressman Ed Case represents the Eva Beach area where Feehan used to live. Our hearts go out to his family, to his Ohana. I've reached out through the Army to express my condolences personally to his family. That's their decision when and how they want to engage back to me. But we will obviously do everything we possibly can for them. Feehan will be posthumously promoted to captain. and will be awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge Medals. I'm Lynn Kawano, Hawaii News now. Thank you, Lynn. An update now on a story that we broke for you yesterday here on Sunrise of a fatal fire in Makakilo.

The U.S. Travel Association reports airfares are up more than 27 percent from last summer, making travel one of the activities most impacted by wartime price inflation. And on Wall Street this morning, the Dow is up 285 points, erasing almost all of yesterday's decline. All right. Thank you, Howard. All right, 509 now. The Native Hawaiian Convention kicked off yesterday, but it's not over yet. Yeah, we're going to tell you how you can score some deals on clothes while also helping out the leadership program. And we got less than two weeks to go before public school students head back to class. The reminders about the new cell phone policy in place this year and how to apply for bus service. Good morning, Drew. Hey, good morning, guys. And stick around. Coming up after the break, I'll give you a look at our surf and shoreline forecast. That's well that we had the high surf advisory up for yesterday. The advisory has been taken down more surf on the way Wednesday. The details coming up.

Aloha Warrior fans, the news is out. UH games are coming home to K5. All the games, UH shows, athlete profiles, and throwbacks to your favorites are all in one place. Hawaii News Now. Celebrate the home team with us and let's go Bose. First Alert weather with Drew Davis. All right, well, happy Tuesday, everybody. It's a little bit soggy out there for parts of the state. Most of that rainfall over windward areas. Here's a quick look at our surf and shoreline forecast as well. West and South Facing Shores dropping slightly going into this afternoon, around 3 to 5 and 5 to 7, so still elevated it in town. Another swell is going to be moving in as we're going into Wednesday, so we'll be seeing more advisory-level surf by the time we go to Thursday and Friday for South Facing Shores. Now, our first alert rate, satellite looks a little bit soggy out there let's just actually zoom in island by island over on oahu you can see some showers along the koalao moving down to maui county not much over the islands of molokai and lanai right now but we are seeing some windward rainfall over windward maui and windward uh or over the west maui mountains so some rainfall light rainfall over near kaho luai showers moving into puna likely seeing some rainfall over in helo town as well and along the umakua coast side of hawaii island not much over Over on Kaua, you likely seeing a few showers over the north and northeastern side of the island, also seeing some showers moving in towards the south shore. Let's send it over to First Florida traffic with Ahmed al-Sharaa. Drew, here's a look right now at Oahu's North Shore. No problems driving out of either Haleiva or Waialua, Kaokonohua Road and Kameha Highway, moving along smoothly and efficiently. And that carries on as you hop on to the H2 Freeway out of Wahua. If you are heading out of Mili Lani, that's going to be about a 24-minute commute. No troubles as you're heading south along the H2, Kameha Highway, or Kunia Road. No delays at the H-1-H-2 merge. You do have some traffic starting to build up along Farrington Highway, driving through Waipahu and heading. West. No delays as you continue on the H-1 through Pearl City, IEAA, and through the Aloha Stadium interchange. If you decide to continue on Wanulua Freeway or the H-1, there are no slowdowns on either Thorfair. That's your first alert traffic on sunrise. Steve Grace, back to you. All right, thanks, you too. Public school student, you have about two weeks of summer break left before the new school year. Families are being reminded that there is a new statewide cell phone policy that will be in effect. It prohibits a use for elementary and middle school students. High school students are not allowed to use their phones during class, but schools may allow their use during designated breaks. In high school, we believe our students have the ability to begin interacting with that technology. So they will have the opportunity to utilize those cell phones during non-instructional time, which includes before school, during recesses and lunch, and then after school. The portal to apply for school bus service is now accepting applications. We have a link for that on our website. Just look for the SCN on Sunrise page. Keep in mind, though, to ride the bus students in grades K through 5 must reside one mile or more from their homeschool. Students in grade 6 through 12 must reside one and a half miles or more from campus.

There's only one more day to apply for the Honolulu Youth Commission. Oahu residents ages 14 to 24. You're all invited to apply for the H.YC to serve as a voice of the youth of Oahu. Deadline to apply is tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22nd. There are three positions available to represent Mayor Rick Blandiarty and six positions available to represent Honolulu City Council members. For more information on how to apply, you can visit the website you see right there on your screen. The 25th Native Hawaiian Convention has kicked off at the Blaisdell Center. After several on-the-road conventions, this year's event marks the return to Honolulu. Mahalini Richardson shows us what's new this year. The 25th annual Native Hawaiian Convention will bring together those interested in Hawaiian issues, cultural workshops, and learning about the advancement of a people. All speaker sessions will be in a silent disco format with headphones since the Blaisdell exhibition hall has no walls. We're all thinking, man, I don't know how we're going to do this. I don't know how we're going to do this. And then all of a sudden, we make it happen. One of the highlights at the convention is the Marketplace by Namea, Hawaii. And this dress was a hot seller this morning. It's my artist Peggy Hopper. She's known for her iconic paintings. She made a reproduction of it, which wasn't last done since the 80s or 70. So I'm just giving away my large, my medium. Cujo Lewis, Hawaiian Council CEO donated 100 of his own Aloha shirts for this executive closet. Other leaders donated their own Hawaiian designer pieces as well. Prices are rock bottom and sales go toward Hawaiian Council's leadership programs. I got a zigzag from the closet over there. And you got a... SIG Zane Aloha Shire for $20. Hello. That was pretty major. I wasn't expecting to find one. I was really hoping, and I got a really nice one. The Hawaiian Council says more than 2,200 people registered, including 300 young people. Lewis says he's focusing on the next generation. And I'm thinking about the time where I first started. I was sitting in the convention in the back of the room. And I never thought one day I'd be the head of the Hawaiian Council. So I'm almost certain that next CEO, not just of the Hawaiian Council, but maybe of Hawaiian Electric or one of the banks is going to be in this room. I think this convention really means that it's a place where people can come together, really learn about our culture. The opening ceremony starts Tuesday. The Native Hawaiian Convention continues Wednesday, followed by the Kiki Hula competition Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Reporting from the Blaisdell, Mahaletti Richardson, Hawaii News now. 516 is Tuesday on sunrise on KGMB, KHNL, and K5. Still ahead, made in Hawaii also nears.

Aloha Warrior fans, the news is out. UH games are coming home to K5. All the games, UH shows, athlete profiles, and throwbacks to your favorites are all in one place. Hawaii News Now. Celebrate the home team with us and let's go Bose. Welcome back to sunrise and our dikes with more of your local biz. The Made in Hawaii Festival is coming one month from now at the Hawaii Convention Center. Tickets go on sale August 1st. The Hawaii Food Industry Association says a record 800 vendor booths are lined up. More than 100 of them are new. Some new wrinkles this year choosing recommended arrival times. So you reduce crowding. Special evening events. and a third floor festival experience. Shuttle service will be connected to parking at Kaimuki High School and the Starran Sheriff Center. There will be lobby drop-off for Kupuna and attendees with disabilities. Mid-Pacific Institute appoints a new preschool and elementary principal. Stephanie Hanamura comes from a similar post at Marist Brothers International School in Kobay, Japan. She taught in New York City before two decades working in Japan. And on the event horizon, Honolulu Cookie Company is preparing to open or grand open its new experiential store in Las Vegas at Ling Promenade. Grand opening will be Saturday. Now Drew and Jilani at the first alert desk. Ooh, I love a little cookie company. What about you, Drew? Me too. I like them. I wonder what experiential means, an experiential store. All right. I think it'll be very tasty. Let's go into something also tasty, our forecasts. All right. Here's our seven. That's the kind of comedy you're going to get with me, guys. Our island by island forecast for today. We're seeing a lot of rainfall out there this morning. Going to be seeing a little bit of a drying trend going into this afternoon. So going over to Kaua, 82 over in Kaua, 83 in Lihua for a high. You're seeing more windward rainfall, but may see some rainfall over in Kekaha as well. On Oahu, 88 for a high in town today, you're seeing scattered showers, mostly focused over the windward side of the island. Connie O'Hay, some showers may make their way over the Kuala into central Oahu and Wahuah, maybe even a few sprinkles over the leeward coast as well earlier this morning. Windward rainfall for Maui County. Not much over Molokai in Lanai right now, but you're seeing more cloud cover and Kiheihani Hanna, also seeing some cloud cover. Kailua Kona side of Hawaii Island, 88, sunny out there, 84 in Hilo, and the northern portions of Hawaii Island. We're going to be seeing showers likely. Also rainfall up near Waimia and Hohua.

That's about it for First Alert weather. Let's check in with Ahmed al-Sharaa with First Alert traffic. Guy for the... Drew! For those heading out of east or windward Oahu, drive times are just under 20 minutes. No troubles as you drive through Huala Ridge, Aina Hila Iki, pass the high school and then on to the H1 freeway, where cars are flowing freely with no problems as they head west towards the Punoho Street on ramp. No delay is heading out of Kailua. The roads are a bit slick out there, so remember to drive carefully and slow down. No slowdowns into Nuu Valley. Conditions very similar out of Kanyohe as you're driving along Kajikili. getting on to Like, Lique, and into Calihi. Here's also a look at Muala Lua freeways. You enter four chapter, not yet seeing slowdown, smooth sailing through Kalihi, La Liga, and into Ward. That's your first alert traffic on sunrise. Steve Grace, back to you. All right, thanks, you too. A new company has emerged as the most valuable in the world. We're going to tell you why Apple is back on top. And there's a long line of people outside of the Sam's Club in Pro City this morning, why they're willing to wait all night what it's that's coming up. But first, can an ex really spy on your phone without your knowledge? A lot of people think that's happening. I'm Jamie Tucker Carlson. Coming up, we're going to dive into the possibilities and how to stop it.

Aloha Warrior fans, the news is out. UH games are coming home to K5. All the games, UH shows, athlete profiles, and throwbacks to your favorites are all in one place. Hawaii News Now. Celebrate the home team with us, and let's go Bose.