<p>Katie Pickman, General Manager of Hawaii News Now, sits down with Billy V to celebrate today&rsquo;s historic partnership between UH Athletics and Hawaii News Now. Under a new four-year agreement beginning July 1, 2026, the University of Hawai&lsquo;i at Mānoa Athletics Department has selected Hawaii News Now as its broadcast partner. The deal marks a major shift for fans statewide, moving the primary home for local UH sports broadcasts from a subscription cable model to free, high-definition over-the-air television.</p>