We're tracking rain on this First Alert Weather Day with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected later tonight. Kilauea's eruption is on pause once again, but not before another mesmerizing display. New details as an Oahu man accused of trying to run over his pregnant girlfriend is charged with attempted murder. And "Doomsday Mom" Lori Vallow Daybell faces another life sentence after a jury in Arizona finds her guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband.

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A look at Hanalei Bay on Kauai's north shore as a flood watch is currently in effect due to a deepening storm drifting closer to the state. Plus Kilauea is once again putting on a show with episode 18 of the ongoing eruption producing lava fountains more than 600 feet high. And despite market gains, the Dow is still set for one of the worst Aprils since the Great Depression.

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On this episode of Spotlight Now, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi says he’s still pushing forward with a proposed landfill in Central Oahu. He also addresses affordable housing, Honolulu’s rail project, and staffing challenges at the city. As for the University of Hawaii’s search for a new athletics director, Blangardi says it's a job he would seek himself, if he were not mayor.

Up next, we’re joined by Ted Hayden, deputy director of the city Department of Parks and Recreation. He says the city’s public spaces are a priority for residents, and the department is focusing on creating equity across the island. Vandalism is an issue at public park facilities, and costs the city between $300,000 and $400,000 a year, not including fires or severe destruction, he said.

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The Trump administration is starting to crack down more on immigration. We'll tell you how many UH students have had their visas revoked.

On Maui, a state owned apartment complex sits empty as fire victims struggle with housing. We look at why it's been vacant for all this time.

Kilauea is erupting again. Lava was seen spattering in the early morning hours before that large fountain emerged. We're told it has reached heights of over 600 feet this morning.

    

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Hawaii Catholics vow to carry on Pope Francis' legacy as a memorial Mass is planned for next week. Police are asking the public for help finding a man who allegedly tried to run over his pregnant girlfriend. And Hawaii News Now has declared First Alert Weather Days with heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms possible for parts of the state this week.

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HI Now Daily is live in Hilo for the Merrie Monarch Festival! Join us to see what’s in store for the competition, the craft fair, and how you can get a great deal on platters to feed the whole family.

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The Vatican releases the cause of death for Pope Francis and the Catholic Church has begun a nine-day mourning period. The driver in a crash that killed a teenage girl earlier this month in Mililani pleads not guilty to negligent homicide. Emotions run high at Florida State University as students and staff return to campus following a deadly mass shooting.

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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. Crowds of mourners turned out to pay their respects in the Vatican City.

Recent tariffs are having an impact on local businesses. We'll hear from one owner who says production costs have skyrocketed.

Some good news for drivers, prices at the pump are down. We'll tell you how much you're saving when you fill up.

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Police reopened lanes in both directions between Haiku Road and Hui Iwa Street after a car crash around 1:45 this morning closed all lanes for several hours.

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On Maui, residents in Nahiku are waking up without water service Saturday morning because of the heavy rain. Plus, travels heading to Hawaii Island are asked to get to the airport early ahead of the start of Merrie Monarch.

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