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Spotlight Hawaii, a new series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our Hawaiian islands. Join Ryan Kalei Tsuji and Yunji de Nies as they host Spotlight Hawaii

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University of Hawaii President David Lassner joins Spotlight Hawaii 24.05.2021 34:36

University of Hawaii President David Lassner joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video snd took viewer questions.

Hawaii Department of Public Safety Director Max Otani and UH Athletics Director David Matlin joins Spotlight Hawaii 22.05.2021 33:50

Hawaii Department of Public Safety Director Max Otani and UH Atletics Director David Matlin joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino joins Spotlight Hawaii 20.05.2021 34:54

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Gov. David Ige joins Spotlight Hawaii 17.05.2021 35:41

Gov. David Ige joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Former Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa joins Spotlight Hawaii 15.05.2021 38:46

Former Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Lori Kahikina, interim CEO of Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation joins Spotlight Hawaii 13.05.2021 29:26

Lori Kahikina, interim CEO of Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green says more Hawaii youth could begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations soon 10.05.2021 34:23

Lt. Gov. Josh Green told Spotlight Hawaii this morning that vaccines for Hawaii youth over the age of 12 could begin to be available as early as next week, which add another 55,000 more people in the state eligible for vaccinations. The Food and Drug Administration today cleared Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children age 12 to 15 in the United States. He also discussed...

Todd Boulanger of Bikeshare Hawaii and UH men’s volleyball head coach Charlie Wade joins Spotlight Hawaii 08.05.2021 29:56

Todd Boulanger, executive director of Bikeshare Hawaii, and Charlie Wade, the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball head coach, joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono joins Spotlight Hawaii 06.05.2021 29:59

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Gov. David Ige joins Spotlight Hawaii 04.05.2021 33:39

Gov. David Ige joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video at 10:30 a.m. and took viewer questions.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins Spotlight Hawaii 01.05.2021 30:56

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

First Hawaiian Bank CEO Bob Harrison and UHERO Executive Director Carl Bonham joins Spotlight Hawaii 29.04.2021 32:50

First Hawaiian Bank CEO Bob Harrison and UHERO Executive Director Carl Bonham joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins Spotlight Hawaii 26.04.2021 34:23

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

AARP’s Kealii Lopez and Hilton Raethel of Healthcare Association of Hawaii join Spotlight Hawaii 23.04.2021 29:17

AARP’s Kealii Lopez and Hilton Raethel of Healthcare Association of Hawaii joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

DBEDT Director Mike McCartney and Hawaii Tourism Authority CEO John De Fries join Spotlight Hawaii 21.04.2021 34:45

DBEDT Director Mike McCartney and Hawaii Tourism Authority CEO John De Fries joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Gov. David Ige joins Spotlight Hawaii 19.04.2021 33:13

Gov. David Ige rejoined us again today for a livestream video at 10:30 a.m. to take your questions during Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands.

Hawaii’s unemployment director joins Spotlight Hawaii 16.04.2021 34:56

Hawaii Labor Department Director Anne Perreira-Eustaquio joined us today for a livestream video at 10:30 a.m. to take questions during Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands.

State Sen. Chris Lee and Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii’s Gregory Tjapkes join Spotlight Hawaii 14.04.2021 32:04

State Sen. Chris Lee and Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii’s Gregory Tjapkes joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green says vaccine passport could start by May 1 for inter-island travel 12.04.2021 35:45

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green said the state hopes to begin a vaccine passport program for inter-island travel, which would allow travelers with verified vaccines to bypass COVID-19 testing or mandatory quarantine, by May 1. Green said this morning on Spotlight Hawaii that if all goes well, the state hopes to extend the program to trans-pacific travel by June 1. Green said Hawaii is on track reach a...

City developing new response for Oahu homelessness 10.04.2021 32:24

Anton Krucky, executive director of the Office of Housing and Homelessness joined Spotlight Hawaii to talk about what the Blangiardi administration plans to do differently to tackle the complex issue of helping people off the street. Krucky discussed a program in development called CORE, which stands for Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement, which would create a task force of mental health prof...

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz supports Mayor Blangiardi’s decision to keep Oahu in Tier 3 08.04.2021 31:56

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz joined Spotlight Hawaii this morning to voice his support for Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s decision to keep Oahu in the Tier 3 reopening plan . Among the other topics: >> Schatz discussed the economic relief that is now funneling into the state. President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan allocates roughly $6 billion for Hawaii. >> He addresse...

Gov. David Ige joins Spotlight Hawaii 05.04.2021 33:59

Gov. David Ige joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Hawaii arts and entertainment figures join Spotlight Hawaii 03.04.2021 29:47

Manoa Valley Theatre’s Kip Wilborn, singer-songwriter Kimié Miner and Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s Dave Moss and Blue Note Hawaii’s Martha Seroogy joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Hawaii Department of Health Director Libby Char joins Spotlight Hawaii 31.03.2021 35:28

Hawaii Department of Health Director Libby Char joined Spotlight Hawaii, a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands, today for a livestream video and took viewer questions.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins Spotlight Hawaii 30.03.2021 34:16