Keahi Tucker

Evening News Anchor

Honolulu, HI

Aloha, my name is Keahi. I'm from Kauai, and graduated from Waimea High School and then UH Manoa. I worked in Kansas, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore before moving home in 2005.

Most of all I'd like everyone to know how passionate we are about delivering high-quality news. Our team at Hawaii News Now is the most competitive I've ever worked with. We work hard to find original and meaningful stories. We agonize over getting the facts right and putting things in perspective.

I appreciate that people trust us enough to tell their stories. It is our privilege, and I know it is our duty to be accurate and fair. If anyone ever has a question, or a problem, or a comment, please contact me at ktucker@hawaiinewsnow.com. Or call me directly at my desk at 843-3612. We're really all in this together.

The fall of 2015 marks my first decade on the anchor desk at KGMB/HNN. Mahalo for welcoming me into your homes. I hope to continue telling Hawaii's stories for a long time to come.

Aloha,

Keahi

News

Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational opening ceremony kicks off with prayers, paddle out

‘Eddie’ big wave surf contest opening ceremony kicks off with prayers, paddle out

Updated: Dec. 9, 2023 at 2:41 PM HST

By HNN Staff and Keahi Tucker

“This event signifies strength, ocean, unity, and everybody loving each other.”

Maui Wildfires

Businesses come together to provide a ‘critical lifeline’ for West Maui — wifi

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 11:26 AM HST

By Keahi Tucker

More cell phones and laptops are starting to work again in West Maui thanks to a group of businesses that’s installed dozens of communication hotspots throughout the community.

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Maui’s largest church, nonprofit team up to build safe haven for wildfire evacuees

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM HST

By Keahi Tucker

It’s not exactly a field of dreams but it’s a project born of the nightmare in Lahaina.

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HNN anchor Keahi Tucker finally got to meet the woman behind his viral pickup line.

The HNN anchor behind a viral pickup line finally meets ‘da girl from the macadamia box’

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:50 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

“I was watching the news and your pickup line was just so funny, especially to me,”

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If you see this Porsche with Hawaii license plate WJN 706, call Honolulu police.

Artist Wyland seeks help from community to find his car, put 2 thieves behind bars

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 7:29 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

“It’s very stressful and aggravating but I feel positive."

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Fire Rescue Captain Makalii Andrade back at home after terrifying surf accident

Firefighter who nearly died in life-changing surf accident thanks those who saved him

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 12:58 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Friends and strangers came together to keep Fire Rescue Captain Makalii Andrade alive.

Merrie Monarch Festival

Hālau Keolakapuokalani - Kāne (2022 Hula ‘Auana)

Next year at Merrie Monarch, what’s old will be new again

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 5:08 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

As Merrie Monarch prepares to shake off all pandemic restrictions, Festival President Luana Kawelu is filled with gratitude.

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Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea - Photo by Cody Yamaguchi

Merrie Monarch Festival tickets will soon go on sale. Here’s how you can snag yours

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 4:37 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Tickets will go on sale Dec. 1 ― old school style.

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Mauna Loa sits with remnants of previous flows dating back to 1903. (Image: USGS)

Hawaii island might have little warning before a Mauna Loa eruption, scientists say

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 4:15 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker and HNN Staff

There are no imminent signs of an eruption, but residents are being urged to get prepared.

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Menehune Road remains closed near Waimea Swinging Bridge.

Governor declares emergency after Kauai landslide isolates nearly 70 people

Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 at 10:17 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Kauai’s mayor said the cleanup could take 3 weeks of work even at “full-throttle.”

Local Headlines

Scientists are keeping a close eye on a rare earthquake swarm at an underwater volcano off the...

Scientists closely monitor underwater volcano off Hawaii after rare earthquake swarm

Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 10:29 AM HST

By Keahi Tucker

When Loihi starts shaking, scientists pay attention.

Local Headlines

State orders have shuttered scores of Hawaii businesses, brought tourism to a virtual...

When it comes to restarting tourism, everyone agrees on this: It won’t be easy

Updated: May. 7, 2020 at 1:33 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

The Hawaii Tourism Authority reports about 4,500 visitors arrived in Hawaii by air during the last week of March and all of April.

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Few people were on the streets and traffic was non-existent. And for now, that’s expected to...

As businesses eye economic recovery, some unemployed workers fear going back to work

Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 10:54 AM HST

By Keahi Tucker

There's also a question of basic math.

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In the age of social distancing, Oahu businesses adapt ... or get left behind

Updated: Apr. 23, 2020 at 10:34 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

“We really had to do a full pivot within the first month of owning our own business.”

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Lt. Gov. Josh Green says social distancing is helping to flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases...

Hawaii is making progress in ‘flattening the curve.’ Now what?

Updated: Apr. 15, 2020 at 10:41 AM HST

By Keahi Tucker

'Right now, all we're doing is guesstimating,' one man said.

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A shopper at Foodland says he started wearing a mask since the outbreak began.

‘A very, very strong recommendation’ emerges for use of cloth face masks

Updated: Apr. 2, 2020 at 10:31 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Other countries where masks are part of everyday life have significantly lower infection rates.

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Are surfing and other ocean activities safe during a health crisis? Most experts say yes

Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 8:24 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

A mainland scientist claims coronavirus droplets could be spreading in the sea breeze. Others say that's not true.

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Cargo will continue to stream into Hawaii, relaxing fears over a shortage of daily goods.

Rest assured, ports remain open and goods are being sent our way

Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 10:35 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

“There’s really no need to panic when it comes to buying groceries and supplies."

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Gisela Ricardi King was stabbed in a violent rampage that also left her landlord and two...

'He would not let me go’: Woman stabbed by suspect in Diamond Head rampage recalls attack

Updated: Jan. 28, 2020 at 10:43 AM HST

By Keahi Tucker

"The last thing we want is to fill our heart with hate. We don’t need that,”

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Kailua native describes being rescued after boat capsizes in Australian waters

Updated: Nov. 23, 2018 at 9:23 AM HST

By Keahi Tucker

A man from Windward Oahu has plenty to be thankful for after he was plucked from his overturned boat near the Great Barrier Reef.

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How to celebrate turning 100? This newly-minted centenarian jumped out of a plane

Updated: Aug. 30, 2018 at 12:48 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker and Dillon Ancheta

High above Mokuleia, there was a special birthday celebration for a man who just turned 100 years old.

Climate Change in Hawaii

2017 in review: How king tides became Hawaii’s climate change wake-up call

Updated: Dec. 27, 2017 at 4:40 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

As we near the end of 2017, Hawaii News Now is taking a look back at the biggest stories that emerged over the course of a turbulent year for Hawaii.

With Peahi Challenge set to run, defending champ hopes for another win

Updated: Oct. 27, 2017 at 8:59 AM HST

By Keahi Tucker

The scaffolding is all set up on the bluff at Peahi for the big-wave challenge expected to run Friday on Maui's north shore.

HNN offices compete to help Hawaii’s hungry

Updated: Apr. 15, 2017 at 1:22 AM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Friday is the eve of the big Hawaii Foodbank food drive and companies around Oahu are counting up their donations.

Pearl Harbor Survivor Joins Lantern Ceremony

Updated: May. 27, 2013 at 9:51 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Out of an estimated 40,000 people at tonight's lantern floating ceremony off Magic Island our Lisa Kubota found a 92 year old man who witnessed the bombing of the USS Arizona. Find out who he honored

Missing Visitor Found Dead

Updated: May. 21, 2013 at 9:39 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

We're getting new insight tonight from the brother of a woman found dead last night near Yokohama Bay. He says Ivy Harris had a lifestyle that may have played a role in her death. Also tonight, new details

More Twisters Stirring in Midwest

Updated: May. 20, 2013 at 9:47 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

As the rescue effort continues after today's massive Oklahoma tornado, that same weather system is flaring up again in the Midwest. Guy Hagi's tracking the potential for more twisters. And Lisa Kubota

Tipsy Canisters Close Road

Updated: May. 16, 2013 at 9:39 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

We're tracking developing news in Halawa tonight. A truck carrying dozens of gas canisters has become unstable, and there's no quick fix. See why it's taking crews so long to reopen the road. Also,

Severe Weather Potential

Updated: May. 15, 2013 at 9:52 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

We're tracking three weather events tonight: the big south swell, a new tropical storm and a deadly twister in Texas. And a bonus: exclusive reaction from the National Weather Service on some new 'super

The Ride OF His Life

Updated: May. 8, 2013 at 9:50 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Tonight at 10, we hear from the passenger who's helicopter trip ended in a crash landing in downtown Honolulu. Photographer Karl Hedberg explains how the pilot skillfully avoided tragedy with her 'controlled

Landscaping With A Mission

Updated: May. 7, 2013 at 9:54 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

The city is using plants to chase away the (de)Occupy protestors from the Blaisdell sidewalk. And they aren't happy about it. Lisa Kubota is live with the reason behind the sweep, and where those protestors

Dog Killer Arrested

Updated: Apr. 29, 2013 at 9:55 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

We're getting new information about the Haleiwa woman who's dog died from her discipline. At least that what she told police when she called to report herself. Also, an arrest in a suspicious fire in

Where DId They Go?

Updated: Apr. 23, 2013 at 9:51 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

What happened to those yellow call-boxes on the sides of Oahu's freeways and highways? We have the answer tonight, and it's one that's saving taxpayers money. Also at 10 - late details on a budget agreement

Tuberculosis Test Shortage

Updated: Apr. 11, 2013 at 9:51 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Tonight at 10 - the state is suspending its TB testing requirements because of a shortage of testing supplies on the mainland. We'll tell you who's affected and what this means for the state's health

VIDEO: Monk seal tosses and toys with sea turtle off Maui

Updated: Mar. 26, 2013 at 10:39 AM HST

By Keahi Tucker

A rare glimpse of a playful monk seal off Maui serves as a warning for anyone who is tempted to get too close to the animals.

Privacy or Pay Up

Updated: Mar. 20, 2013 at 9:44 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Tonight at 10 - a real dilemma for Hawaii's Longs Drugs employees. Their company is asking them for private health information. And if they don't give it up they'll have to pay a fine. Is that fair?

Planting Seeds of Partnership

Updated: Feb. 28, 2013 at 9:52 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

The state is hoping good soil, lots of water and cheap land will attract farmers to a new project in Central Oahu. Mark Carpenter reports on the plan to revitalize what was once a thriving agriculture

Classroom of Horrors?

Updated: Feb. 27, 2013 at 9:53 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Tonight at 10, we have an exclusive interview with two women who claim to have witnessed the abuse of numerous children at an Oahu elementary school. The state says the allegations are lies, but these

Airline Shuffle?

Updated: Feb. 26, 2013 at 9:51 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Nearly a year after buying Lana'i, Billionaire Larry Ellison has bought 'Island Air'. He's vague about the expansion plans, but his deep pockets have industry insiders expecting big things. Also tonight,

Lawmakers Play Catch-Up To Police

Updated: Feb. 15, 2013 at 9:49 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

As police continue to raid sweepstakes arcades, the legislature is trying to fast-track a new law to make them technically illegal. We'll have new developments on the effort to clarify the gambling laws. Also

A Warning About Waxing

Updated: Feb. 14, 2013 at 9:53 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Yes, indeed, we are talking about nether regions tonight. And you'll be surprised to see what we found out about the dangers of 'Brazilian' waxing. Teri Okita has the health investigation. Also, conservationists

Where's Rick Calhau?

Updated: Feb. 1, 2013 at 9:20 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

Police have new leads in the case of a Kaneohe man who vanished 16 years ago. But they need the public's help to crack the cold case. Join us for new details at 10. Also, two big proposals on Oahu's

Another Hoax Tonight at 10

Updated: Jan. 17, 2013 at 9:52 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

We start tonight with new details on a hoax that doesn't involve Manti Teo. It's about a Kona flight to Seattle today that ended up escorted by F-15 fighter jets. We'll hear what the FBI has discovered

Fireworks on The Hour!

Updated: Dec. 31, 2012 at 9:49 PM HST

By Keahi Tucker

It's not just midnight they're counting down to in Kakaako. The state's biggest New Year's Eve bash is setting off fireworks every hour from 9pm until 12pm. Lisa Kubota reports live at 10. And there

Keahi Tucker

Evening News Anchor

Honolulu, HI

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