Community leaders join Spotlight Now to continue the conversation on rediscovering Hawaii's soul. We're joined first by former Gov. John Waihee, followed by entrepreneur Olin Lagon, a movement by the Hawaii Executive Collaborative to build a shared understanding of the depth of meaning, history, and value of Hawaii.

Community leaders join Spotlight Now to continue the conversation on rediscovering Hawaii's soul. We're joined first by former Gov. John Waihee, followed by entrepreneur Olin Lagon, a movement by the Hawaii Executive Collaborative to build a shared understanding of the depth of meaning, history, and value of Hawaii.

Got questions for everyone from Hawaii’s governor to business leaders to community organizers? Get them answered on HNN’s new weekly interview show, “Spotlight Now,” which includes live engagement with viewers on social media.

The program is hosted by interviewers Yunji de Nies and Ryan Kalei Tsuji, who go in-depth on critical topics impacting the islands. 

Got questions for everyone from Hawaii’s governor to business leaders to community organizers? Get them answered on HNN’s new weekly interview show, “Spotlight Now,” which includes live engagement with viewers on social media.
The program is hosted by interviewers Yunji de Nies and Ryan Kalei Tsuji, who go in-depth on critical topics impacting the islands.

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Spotlight Now: Former governor, entrepreneur on Rediscovering Hawaii’s Soul

Oahu's North Shore abuzz after the opening ceremony for "The Eddie." A look at what to expect leading up to the Big Wave competition. 

More delays for Maui wildfire survivors waiting for their share of a multi-billion dollar settlement. 

Emotions run high for workers striking outside Kapiolani Medical Center for 50 days now. The latest on the negotiations, or lack there of.  

Oahu's North Shore abuzz after the opening ceremony for "The Eddie." A look at what to expect leading up to the Big Wave competition.&nbsp;
More delays for Maui wildfire survivors waiting for their share of a multi-billion dollar settlement.&nbsp;
Emotions run high for workers striking outside Kapiolani Medical Center for 50 days now. The latest on the negotiations, or lack there of.&nbsp;&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (December 5, 2025)

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we're taking you to Royal Hawaiian Center to explore their festive holiday happenings — from performances, Santa photos, a Holiday Market, gift-with-purchase offers, and more ways to save. Then we're heading to Foodland Kailua for an extra exciting Aloha Friday as we try Maika‘i Prosecco spritzers and check out Foodland’s Holiday Shop!

On this episode of HI Now Daily, we're taking you to Royal Hawaiian Center to explore their festive holiday happenings &mdash; from performances, Santa photos, a Holiday Market, gift-with-purchase offers, and more ways to save. Then we're heading to Foodland Kailua for an extra exciting Aloha Friday as we try Maika&lsquo;i Prosecco spritzers and check out Foodland&rsquo;s Holiday Shop!

HI Now Daily (December 5, 2025)

Opening ceremonies for "The Eddie" are happening now. Guy Hagi gives us a look at conditions as the waiting period for the competition begins and what to expect if you plan to come.

An emotional sentencing of a young man who shot and killed a teen at Makaha Beach Park two years ago brought some closure to a tragedy that's devastated two families. 

And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intensifying questions in Washington over the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats. 

Opening ceremonies for "The Eddie" are happening now. Guy Hagi gives us a look at conditions as the waiting period for the competition begins and what to expect if you plan to come.
An emotional sentencing of a young man who shot and killed a teen at Makaha Beach Park two years ago brought some closure to a tragedy that's devastated two families.&nbsp;
And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intensifying questions in Washington over the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats.&nbsp;

Spotlight Now: Former governor, entrepreneur on Rediscovering Hawaii’s Soul

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