Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (October 12, 2026)
Jurors have decided that the man convicted of murdering a Maui police officer qualifies for life in prison without parole after he chose not to testify at his sentencing hearing. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is airing televised forums this week featuring trustee candidates in races open to all Hawaii voters. Plus, a brief burst of activity at Kilauea’s summit lasted only 45 minutes, but scientists warn the volcano remains highly pressurized.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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