Gov. Josh Green joins Spotlight Now to discuss some of the top issues in Hawaii. Then, attorney John Choi, who is running for lieutenant governor, sits down to talk about his platform.

Gov. Josh Green joins Spotlight Now to discuss some of the top issues in Hawaii.&nbsp;Then, attorney John Choi, who is running for lieutenant governor, sits down to talk about his platform.

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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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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Spotlight Now (July 21, 2026)

Honolulu Mayor Rich Blangiardi is responding to backlash over Hawaii's new state ID. The opening sessions of the Native Hawaiian Convention kicked off today. And on Hawaii Island, police have released new details on yesterday's deadly head-on crash in the Volcano area. 

Honolulu Mayor Rich Blangiardi is responding to backlash over Hawaii's new state ID. The opening sessions of the Native Hawaiian Convention kicked off today. And on Hawaii Island, police have released new details on yesterday's deadly head-on crash in the Volcano area.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (July 21, 2026)

Culture, community and incredible local flavors are all on today's show. Kainoa is live from the Hawaiian Council Convention, we're getting a taste of Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival's new Breakfast Club brunch with Chef Harley Chow, and sharing how you could win tickets to this year's festival.

Culture, community and incredible local flavors are all on today's show. Kainoa is live from the Hawaiian Council Convention, we're getting a taste of Hawaiʻi Food &amp; Wine Festival's new Breakfast Club brunch with Chef Harley Chow, and sharing how you could win tickets to this year's festival.

HI Now Daily (July 21, 2026)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just wrapped up his testimony on Capitol Hill for the first time since the recent escalation with Iran and the deaths of 3 U.S. service members, including a soldier with Hawaii ties. A trial is underway for the man accused of killing his girlfriend and their 6-month-old son in Ewa Beach. And prosecutors say a motion for a new trial for Gerhardt Konig should be thrown out -- the 47-year-old anesthesiologist from Maui was convicted of attempted manslaughter. 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just wrapped up his testimony on Capitol Hill for the first time since the recent escalation with Iran and the deaths of 3 U.S. service members, including a soldier with Hawaii ties. A trial is underway for the man accused of killing his girlfriend and their 6-month-old son in Ewa Beach. And prosecutors say a motion for a new trial for Gerhardt Konig should be thrown out -- the 47-year-old anesthesiologist from Maui was convicted of attempted manslaughter.&nbsp;

Spotlight Now (July 21, 2026)

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