Spotlight Now

Hawaii entrepreneur Duane Kurisu joins 'Spotlight Now' to discuss the "Rediscovering Hawaii's Soul' initiative and what everyone can do to tackle Hawaii's biggest challenges See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on "Spotlight Now," we talk to Mayor Bissen about Maui's wildfire recovery efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green joins "Spotlight Now" to discuss his legislative priorities, wildfire recovery efforts and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on "Spotlight Now," we dig into the challenges facing Hawaii prisons — from mental health concerns among inmates to aging, inadequate facilities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the new legislative session gets underway, state Senate President Ron Kouchi and House Speaker Scott Saiki join "Spotlight Now" to discuss this year's top priorities for lawmakers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maui leader and surfing legend Archie Kalepa joins 'Spotlight Now' to detail the hard work of rebuilding Lahaina — and repairing a community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke joins today's Spotlight Now to discuss her efforts to beef up early learning programs statewide. Plus, Superintendent Keith Hayashi will offer a preview of the year ahead for Hawaii's public schools.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green joins Spotlight Now's first show of 2024 to discuss his top priorities for the new year, ongoing efforts to house Maui wildfire survivors and his new approaches to longstanding problems facing the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's "Spotlight Now," climate change expert Dr. Chip Fletcher discusses the importance of building a climate-resilient Hawaii.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau joined "Spotlight Now" to discuss ongoing water safety concerns in the wake of the Red Hill crisis and planned rate increases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Gov. John Waihee joined “Spotlight Now” to discuss the importance of local leadership in the wake of a disaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green joins "Spotlight Now" following his live address where he marked a year in office. He touched on his ongoing priorities, pledging to care for the families left homeless by the Maui wildfires in the months and years ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu rail executives joined "Spotlight Now" to talk about ridership and construction of the massive project.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Rep. Ed Case and CNHA's Tyler Gomes join "Spotlight Now" to discuss tourism sustainability and Maui's future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Defense has created a new task force charged with coming up with a road map for closing the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green joins HNN's "Spotlight Now" to discuss everything from wildfire recovery efforts to ongoing economic woes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's "Spotlight Now," we handed the microphones over to the next generation so they can tackle the issues that are important to them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan and Honolulu City Prosecutor Steve Alm join "Spotlight Now" to discuss concerns about crime and repeat offenders on the island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen joins "Spotlight Now" to discuss wildfire recovery efforts and questions about his response to the disaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts join "Spotlight Now" to discuss the long-term recovery efforts on Maui, where the community is still reeling from a historic wildfire that left at least 98 people dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green sits down for an in-depth interview in the Digital Center to discuss everything from West Maui's tourism reboot to threats against him and his family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Spotlight Now" takes on the housing crisis, with state Public Housing agency Director Hakim Ouansafi and Sterling Higa, executive director of Housing Hawaii's Future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joined Ryan Kalei Tsuji and Yunji de Nies to discuss issues affecting Oahu and the challenge of public service "in this moment." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got questions for everyone from Hawaii’s governor to business leaders to community organizers? Get them answered on HNN’s new weekly interview show, “Spotlight Now,” which includes live engagement with viewers on social media. “Spotlight Now” debuted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday online and on K5 with guest Gov. Josh Green. You’ll be able to catch the show live every Tuesday or watch on demand on HNN’s dig...