Spotlight Now

Rediscovering Hawaii’s Soul is a collective effort that requires urgency and commitment from all who call Hawaii home. In this special episode of Spotlight Now, Hawaiian Electric and Central Pacific Bank collaborate with the Lahaina Advisory Team to rediscover Hawaii’s soul as the town rebuilds from a devastating fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of Spotlight Now, students from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus discuss cultural repatriation and regenerative tourism. Plus alumni share valuable manaʻo on protecting cultural treasures while paving the way for a more sustainable future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Josh Green talks about President Trump's impacts to Hawaii on 'Spotlight Now.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of 'Spotlight Now,' several Hawaii nonprofits discussed the impacts of President Trump's funding freeze.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Spotlight Now, we sit down with Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan and Maj. Mike Lambert, the governor’s nominee to become the next director of the state Department of Law Enforcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Spotlight Now, we caught up with Governor Josh Green, who spoke about how the devastating wildfires in California could impact Hawaii residents in an already inflated insurance industry. Plus, we spoke to Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen, who gave us a preview of the upcoming speed cams that will begin implementation in March. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

A developer joins "Spotlight Now" to discuss plans to reinvent downtown Honolulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of "Spotlight Now," we take a look at the big headlines from 2024 and what to expect in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of "Spotlight Now," we take a look at Hawaii's film industry and new steps being taken to uplift this part of the economy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City officials join "Spotlight Now" to discuss plans for Oahu's next landfill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kai Kahele addresses the Office of Hawaiian Affairs plans on "Spotlight Now." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been one year since the announcement by Hawaiian and Alaska airlines to merge together as one entity. Today, CEO Joe Sprague says the airlines will be announcing some new routes to and from Hawaii, and hiring and firings will occur in the months ahead. We also caught up with Hawaii Tourism Authority chair Mufi Hannemann, who spoke about the importance of the upcoming legislative session and h...

On this 'Spotlight Now,' we focus in on homelessness. City leaders join us to talk about some innovative solutions to address this ongoing issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Spotlight Now' focuses on the economy and catches up with DBEDT Director Jimmy Tokioka. Plus, talking about the latest on the redevelopment of Aloha Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local policy and banking experts join "Spotlight Now" to discuss housing in Hawaii. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green joins "Spotlight Now" to discuss Election Day races, budget priorities and other issues facing Hawaii. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamehameha Schools students take over "Spotlight Now," discussing outmigration and other issues affecting Hawaii.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami addresses his political future, plus community efforts to curb the recent rise of domestic violence in Hawaii. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Spotlight Now" focuses on how Hawaii families are dealing with stress and mental health struggles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visitor industry leaders join "Spotlight Now" as the Hawaii Tourism conference gets underway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation CEO Lori Kahikina discusses her new contract and the rail project's final, over-budget leg, plus the latest on Hawaiian Electric's wildfire mitigation program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green joins "Spotlight Now" to discuss the nurses lockout, state leadership shakeup and West Oahu crime.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Spotlight Now' focuses on Hawaii Island issues, including a discussion with Police Chief Benjamin Moszkowicz and CNHA officials on the Native Hawaiian Convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Spotlight Now" interviews newly-elected state Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto along with members from Hawaii's Republican and Democratic parties.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Spotlight Now" explores the unique relationship between Hawaii and the military and what it looks like moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.