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.

From lava fields to leadership, John Leong built Pono Pacific and Kupu to restore both land and lives &mdash; and to show what&rsquo;s possible when purpose leads the way.

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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 &mdash; including the global coronavirus pandemic.

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

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A Leader's Journey: John Leong

An investigation into a death at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where a man's body was found. Hawaii's Governor reacts to the campaign finance investigation into his lieutenant governor, why he says he is choosing to stay neutral. We are 6 weeks away from tax day. But the annual headache may come with a sweeter reward this year.

 

 

An investigation into a death at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where a man's body was found. Hawaii's Governor reacts to the campaign finance investigation into his lieutenant governor, why he says he is choosing to stay neutral. We are 6 weeks away from tax day. But the annual headache may come with a sweeter reward this year.
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (March 4, 2026)

After over 35 years, new affordable housing for local families is making its way to Lanai. The death of a Hawaii resident at Kilauea Caldera is under investigation at the national park. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi presents next year's budget, which is about $130 million less than this year's.

After over 35 years, new affordable housing for local families is making its way to Lanai. The death of a Hawaii resident at Kilauea Caldera is under investigation at the national park. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi presents next year's budget, which is about $130 million less than this year's.

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (March 3, 2026) 

On today’s episode, we catch up with Gov. Josh Green, who’s been fielding a lot of questions about his lieutenant governor.

During Spotlight Now, Green explains why he wants to maintain neutrality in the matter, addresses political rumblings about challengers in the lieutenant governor race, and how the international conflict could impact Hawaii.

On today&rsquo;s episode, we catch up with Gov. Josh Green, who&rsquo;s been fielding a lot of questions about his lieutenant governor.
During Spotlight Now, Green explains why he wants to maintain neutrality in the matter, addresses political rumblings about challengers in the lieutenant governor race, and how the international conflict could impact Hawaii.

A Leader's Journey: John Leong

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