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.

For Janice Ikeda, home is more than a place &mdash; it&rsquo;s her purpose. From humble beginnings to community leadership, the Vibrant Hawai&lsquo;i founder is nurturing resilience across Hawai&lsquo;i Island, proving that small acts of service can spark lasting change.

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.

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 &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.

The podcast home of Hawaii's source for breaking news.

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A Leaderʻs Journey: Janice Ikeda

First responders rushed to free an 82-year-old pinned under an SUV in the Punahou area. High surf and debris keep Hilo beach parks and Bayfront Highway closed. New reactions to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address. 

First responders rushed to free an 82-year-old pinned under an SUV in the Punahou area. High surf and debris keep Hilo beach parks and Bayfront Highway closed. New reactions to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address.&nbsp;

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (February 24, 2026)

Waiawa residents are getting the runaround on who's responsible for cleanup after the weekend of wild weather leaves a huge mess. Maui leaders hear passionate testimony from both sides over a proposal for new hotel districts. Nancie Guthrie's family offers a million dollar reward as the investigation nears a full month. 

Waiawa residents are getting the runaround on who's responsible for cleanup after the weekend of wild weather leaves a huge mess. Maui leaders hear passionate testimony from both sides over a proposal for new hotel districts. Nancie Guthrie's family offers a million dollar reward as the investigation nears a full month.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (February 24, 2026) 

On today’s episode of HI Now Daily, LIVE in-studio, we're getting a preview of a new song from Grammy-nominated, award-winning singer, composer Josh Tatofi! Next, we’re up north for the best burger and tiki bar experience that Haleiwa has to offer! Then, we're getting a taste of a new cookie flavor from the Girl Scouts of America.

On today&rsquo;s episode of HI Now Daily, LIVE in-studio, we're getting a preview of a new song from&nbsp;Grammy-nominated, award-winning singer, composer&nbsp;Josh Tatofi! Next, we&rsquo;re up north for the best burger and tiki bar experience that Haleiwa has to offer! Then, we're getting a taste of a new cookie flavor from the Girl Scouts of America.

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