On today’s HI Now Daily, we’re live at Hawai‘i Baptist Academy to preview their open house, and Angela Lee Pucci joins us to share how Fightstory and UFC are teaming up to normalize mental health in combat sports.

On today&rsquo;s HI Now Daily, we&rsquo;re live at Hawai&lsquo;i Baptist Academy to preview their open house, and Angela Lee Pucci joins us to share how Fightstory and UFC are teaming up to normalize mental health in combat sports.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most — including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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HI Now Daily celebrates the best things about living in Hawaii. We highlight food, fashion, events, and activities to do with the whole family, or just that special someone. The show tells local stories about island businesses and offers discounts and deals that make listening worth your while. 

HI Now Daily celebrates the best things about living in Hawaii. We highlight food, fashion, events, and activities to do with the whole family, or just that special someone. The show tells local stories about island businesses and offers discounts and deals that make listening worth your while.

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HI Now Daily (October 7, 2025)

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.

Spotlight Now: Progress on Hawaiian homes and the push to make housing affordable in Hawaii

Emergency crews are addressing flood-prone areas before a powerful storm impacts the state. A warning for the public as lava fountains at Kilauea launch showers of ash and tephra throughout the area. A man whose home caught fire twice in the last eight months has been charged.

Emergency crews are addressing flood-prone areas before a powerful storm impacts the state. A warning for the public as lava fountains at Kilauea launch showers of ash and tephra throughout the area. A man whose home caught fire twice in the last eight months has been charged.

HI Now Daily (October 7, 2025)

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