Spotlight Now: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole on 1st Congressional District run

State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole joins Spotlight Now for an in-depth conversation on the issues shaping Hawaiʻi’s First Congressional District race and his priorities for Washington. Keohokalole is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Case in August's primary election. Then in our Community Spotlight …

Spotlight Now: Hawaii legislative leaders break down the 2026 session

Hawaiʻi’s legislative leaders are taking stock of what got done this session — and what didn’t — as attention shifts quickly to the next round of races. On Spotlight Now, the conversation focused on policy choices made at the state Capitol and the political road ahead. Senate President Ron Kouchi …

Spotlight Now: Sports tourism and the road ahead for Aloha Stadium

Aloha Stadium demolition reached a milestone with the final “tripping,” plus sports tourism with Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Association CEO Mufi Hannemann and the latest on Hawai‘i nonprofits.

Spotlight Now: Hawaii’s hurricane season could be busier than normal

Part 1: NOAA meteorologist John Bravender is urging Hawaiʻi residents to prepare now for a hurricane season that could be busier than normal, driven in part by El Niño and unusually warm ocean waters. Part 2: Native Hawaiian education organizations say they’re relieved after Sen. Brian Schatz anno…

Spotlight Now: What’s next for Oahu’s street mental health crisis response

Spotlight Now welcomes Dr. Jim Ireland, director of the city Department of Emergency Services, and Dr. Scott Miscovich, who runs ʻAʻala Respite, for a joint conversation about mental illness and homelessness on Oahu. Now that the legislature has cut $8 million in funding for medical respite center…

Spotlight Now: Exploring Hawaii’s economy from strain to solutions

Economist Paul Brewbaker said Hawaii’s economy will worsen this year as inflation pressures continue to build. On “Spotlight Now,” Brewbaker said Hawaii took a major hit during the pandemic — bigger than many other states — and has not fully returned to its pre-pandemic trajectory. Sherry Menor, p…

Spotlight Now: Gov. Josh Green, schools superintendent Hayashi and Aloha United Way

Gov. Josh Green discusses the legislative session, including the late cut to Oʻahu medical respite centers and the Honolulu police chief search. Hawaii State Department of Education superintendent Keith Hayashi details $175 million in storm damage, school closures and ongoing repairs. Aloha United …

Village of hope builds long-term support for Hawaii’s homeless

Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina is building a village of hope in Waimānalo with tiny homes, a food farm, shared spaces, and long-term support for neighbors facing hard times in Hawai‘i. In this episode of Spotlight Now, founder Aunty Blanche McMillan is joined by Dr. Kamanaʻopono Crabbe and Duane Kurisu for a co…

Spotlight Now (April 28, 2026)

Today on Spotlight Now, we sit down with representatives from HPH and HMSA to discuss the potential partnership between the two companies and what this means for the future of health care in Hawaii. We chat with Terrence Young, the Executive Vice President of Oahu Operations at Hawaii Pacific Heal…

Spotlight Now: Gov. Green wants clarity in AG probe, details storm recovery funding

Gov. Josh Green joins Spotlight Now to discuss storm recovery after a month of destructive weather, including an estimated $708 million in damage, state and federal funding plans, and the proposal for the state to buy the Wahiawa dam. Green also calls for clarity in the attorney general’s investig…