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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.
We're learning more about the victims — 2 killed and 3 injured — when a tour helicopter crashed off Kauai's Kalalau Beach, plus what first responders encountered when they arrived on scene. The attempted murder trial of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife hones in on the alleged weapon: a bloody rock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Ramen Day is next week and we’re at Foodland Farms Ka Makana Aliʻi. We’re finding out how you can save money to make your own ramen and what specials they have to offer. Plus, get a preview for an upcoming May Day concert!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're tracking a deadly helicopter crash on Kauai's Na Pali coast. New scanner audio captures first responders reporting a "confirmed downed aircraft" with people in the water near Kalalau Beach as Airborne Aviation says it’s cooperating with the FAA and NTSB investigation. No arrests have been made after a 46-year-old man with multiple stab wounds was found in a stream behind a Makiki apartment complex early Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another tragedy involving a tour helicopter off Kauai; the latest on the investigation into yesterday's crash off the island's north shore. A new development overnight, the senate finally funding most of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, except immigration enforcement under ICE. And we continue to highlight how the communities are coming together after the Kona Low floods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three people are dead and two others were injured after a helicopter crashed on Kauai Thursday. Meanwhile, the flooding disaster has delivered a painful new setback for at least one Lahaina family still recovering from the 2023 wildfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're at Prince Waikiki checking out the return of House of Sakura bar, sampling the new happy hour menu at 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, and learning about live music Wednesdays at Hawaii Prince Golf Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the devastating floods on Oahu's North Shore, some much-needed help is coming to Waialua this morning at a one-stop shop for city resources. A new proposal aims to crack down on vehicle safety check violators. And it's a new age for the job market as more employers look for workers who are tech savvy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A massive push is underway to kokua North Shore communities pummeled by last week’s disastrous floods. Hawaii News Now reports from Molokai, where residents are facing a long cleanup and recovery. Plus, the very latest from the attempted murder trial of a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gov. Josh Green is seeking federal disaster relief after the destructive Kona low. The Hawaii National Guard continues helping communities deal with damage from the latest storm. Plus, JABSOM and Honolulu EMS have teamed up on the North Shore, treating a dozen flood victims at a mobile health clinic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why some North Shore residents are criticizing the government's response to the recent storms. Meanwhile, an important resource for local forecasters was not working during the back-to-back Kona lows. How it impacted our knowledge of the incoming rains. Do you have an avalanche of apps on your smartphone? Our tech experts share some ways to organize your device. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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