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The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news. Hawaii News Now is the state's leader for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports headlines, plus the latest headlines on the issues that impact you and your families the most — including the global coronavirus pandemic.
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From a small atoll in Micronesia to leading a statewide organization in Hawai‘i — Josie Howard’s journey is one of resilience and humility. In this episode of A Leader’s Journey, she shares how We Are Oceania empowers youth, strengthens community, and helps newcomers find their place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rooted in Hawai‘i and guided by hula, Dr. Diane Paloma leads with aloha — blending heart and discipline in all she does. Her story is one of resilience, and the strength that comes from knowing who you are, and where you came from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every failure holds a lesson — if you keep moving. In this episode of A Leader’s Journey, Elemental Impact CEO Dawn Lippert reflects on resilience, risk, and the power of momentum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raised on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Jack Kittinger turned his ocean passion into a career in conservation. Now leading Conservation International Hawai‘i, he helped pass the Green Fee, generating $100M yearly to protect nature through grit and community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For Janice Ikeda, home is more than a place — it’s her purpose. From humble beginnings to community leadership, the Vibrant Hawai‘i founder is nurturing resilience across Hawai‘i Island, proving that small acts of service can spark lasting change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From lava fields to leadership, John Leong built Pono Pacific and Kupu to restore both land and lives — and to show what’s possible when purpose leads the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Her family left Hawai‘i for opportunity. She found her way back. Today, Marisa Castuera Hayase leads one of the state’s largest philanthropic portfolios, and is shaping a vision of leadership rooted in care and connection, with community voices at the forefront.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does it mean to grow up in Hawai‘i, leave for opportunity, and then come home to lead one of the world’s most powerful observatories? In this week’s A Leader’s Journey, meet Rich Matsuda, the first Hawai‘i-born director of Keck. From tinkering with cars in Nuʻuanu Valley to capturing light from galaxies older than Earth itself, his story is about balance — between science and culture, leadership and humility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Miller believes kindness can change lives — and she’s proving it every day at the Hawai‘i Foodbank. On A Leader’s Journey, she shares how compassion and accountability guide her work to ensure no one in our islands goes hungry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the ballfield to the boardroom, Billy Pieper’s journey is rooted in hustle, humility, and a deep love for Hawai‘i. In this episode of A Leader’s Journey, he reflects on the lessons that shaped him as a leader — and why he’s focused on keeping families here, building affordable housing, and strengthening community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hawaii's Attorney General gave an update today on the state's investigation into the $35,000 bribery case involving an influential state legislator. We have been following developing news out of central Oahu, where HPD is investigating an apparent homicide in Wahiawa that happened overnight. And authorities have released the first physical description of a male suspect seen on the doorbell camera at Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona, the night she went missing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HPD is investigating an apparent homicide in Wahiawa that happened overnight. Casey Lund will be live at the scene to tell us more. Plus, more fallout amid the campaign donation scandal. Why the Governor is saying he is canceling his trip to D.C., and a new report on Honolulu hotels. How big an impact did they have on our economy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hawaii's governor cancels plans for a national conference in Washington, D.C. amid controversy surrounding his second-in-command. Honolulu leaders are warning the public about a new text message scam demanding payment for fake traffic citations. More than 200 health care workers are planning to strike at a Makiki rehabilitation center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands breaks ground on its first affordable rental housing project on Oahu's Leeward Coast. A federal judge sentenced Devan Caulk to 15 years in federal prison yesterday for producing child pornography. And a Pearl City woman who threatened to kill Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump is now out of prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are digging deeper on the alleged bribery scandal tied to the Lieutenant Governor HNN Investigates a key player in the FBI probe. Plus, a new report from Aloha United Way has been released. We'll tell you what the data revealed about their helpline.With Valentine's Day around the corner, Casey Lund will be live in Kailua to tell you about a sweet local experience that could be the perfect date idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Families voice their frustration after the upcoming NFL flag football season was abruptly canceled. A longtime church in Wailuku is set to close their doors, what they need to keep their campus open. How a $1 million donation will be used to restore a stretch of Waikiki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, Hasstill looking for plans for this Valentine's Day weekend? We've got something for our single peeps, committed folks, and girl gangs - find out what the Deck. has in store for you! Then, we're getting loud with the Hawaii Lion Dance Association for the start of the Lunar New Year. Find out how they started, the significance of lion dance, and where you can catch their next appearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The University of Hawaii athletics department makes its case for NIL funding to state lawmakers. Who handed Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke the campaign donation checks at the center of a political scandal, and why he may have fled the country. How a hefty donation will fund beach restoration efforts on Oahu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New details in the search for missing Today Show host's mother Nancy Guthrie as the FBI were seen searching the Catalina Foothills in Arizona today. A 93-year-old pedestrian died after a driver hit her as she was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk with the walk signal illuminated. And the arrest of a burglary suspect in Kailua Kona also leads to charges in an assault that allegedly happened inside a woman's home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New reaction this morning on the Lt. Governor saying she might be the elected official -- in a donation scandal. Plus, a charge for domestic abuse and burglary in Kailua Kona. Just how much they are accused of stealing from a store on Lopiko Street. February is American Heart Month, Casey Lund will be live this morning speaking with doctors and survivors about the simple steps we can all take that may save someone we love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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