A debate in court over bail for a work furlough inmate accused of going on a deadly stabbing spree. How long it took Honolulu firefighters to get a two-alarm fire at a Kailua home under control. And first responders rush to another blaze at an Aina Haina home with a troublesome past. 

A debate in court over bail for a work furlough inmate accused of going on a deadly stabbing spree. How long it took Honolulu firefighters to get a two-alarm fire at a Kailua home under control. And first responders rush to another blaze at an Aina Haina home with a troublesome past.&nbsp;

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Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (March 9, 2026) 

Today is a First Alert Weather Day, as flooding rains roll through the state. These conditions are expected to persist for days. Our First Team is tracking it all to keep you and your family safe. A different type of showers on Hawaii Island, dangerous ashfall. The havoc caused by Kilauea's latest eruptive episode. Headaches at airports across the country, as travelers are met with long lines and security checkpoints. What you need to know if you are planning to get away for Spring Break.

 

 

 

 

Today is a First Alert Weather Day, as flooding rains roll through the state. These conditions are expected to persist for days. Our First Team is tracking it all to keep you and your family safe. A different type of showers on Hawaii Island, dangerous ashfall. The havoc caused by Kilauea's latest eruptive episode. Headaches at airports across the country, as travelers are met with long lines and security checkpoints. What you need to know if you are planning to get away for Spring Break.
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An Aina Haina man was arrested a day after another fire broke out at his home. Honolulu police launch an investigation into a crash that left a bicyclist in critical condition. Episode 43 of Kilauea's ongoing eruption has paused, but safety hazards remain after ash and tephra earlier fell from the sky.

An Aina Haina man was arrested a day after another fire broke out at his home.&nbsp;Honolulu police launch an investigation into a crash that left a bicyclist in critical condition. Episode 43 of Kilauea's ongoing eruption has paused, but safety hazards remain after ash and tephra earlier fell from the sky.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (March 10, 2026) 

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is making significant progress in getting Native Hawaiian beneficiaries into housing. Chair Kali Watson says his agency is awarding about 2,600 leases this year, a substantial increase from years past. 

He also says the department is working on commercial projects to generate revenue, including a race track in Kalaeloa.

Hawaii Community Lending CEO Jeff Gilbreath explains how community development financial institutions (CDFI) help support their mission.

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is making significant progress in getting Native Hawaiian beneficiaries into housing. Chair Kali Watson says his agency is awarding about 2,600 leases this year, a substantial increase from years past.&nbsp;
He also says the department is working on commercial projects to generate revenue, including a race track in Kalaeloa.
Hawaii Community Lending CEO Jeff Gilbreath explains how community development financial institutions (CDFI) help support their mission.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (March 9, 2026)

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