On today’s episode of Spotlight Now, we’re joined by Hawaii Emergency Services Department (HESD) director Jim Ireland, and Institute for Human Services (IHS) executive director Connie Mitchell.

On today&rsquo;s episode of Spotlight Now, we&rsquo;re joined by Hawaii Emergency Services Department (HESD) director Jim Ireland, and Institute for Human Services (IHS) executive director Connie Mitchell.

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 (March 25, 2025)

In this special edition of Spotlight Now, students from Kamehameha Schools Maui roll up their sleeves – literally – taking action to help restore Hawaiʻi’s lands and cultural practices.

The first half of the show highlights work to replant native species in Kuʻia, demonstrating how revitalizing the land strengthens both the environment and the connection to place.

In the second half of the episode, the haumāna explore the rich history of Keālia, where they engage with cultural practitioners to understand the significance of traditional salt-making and their role in perpetuating Hawaiian values and knowledge.

In this special edition of Spotlight Now, students from Kamehameha Schools Maui roll up their sleeves &ndash; literally &ndash; taking action to help restore Hawaiʻi&rsquo;s lands and cultural practices.
The first half of the show highlights work to replant native species in Kuʻia, demonstrating how revitalizing the land strengthens both the environment and the connection to place.
In the second half of the episode, the haumāna explore the rich history of Keālia, where they engage with cultural practitioners to understand the significance of traditional salt-making and their role in perpetuating Hawaiian values and knowledge.

Spotlight Now: Kamehameha Schools Maui (April 1, 2025)

Police are looking for a man suspected of being involved a shootout in Waikiki. Plus a 16-year-old is hospitalized after officials say he was beaten with a bat. And President Trump's long-awaited tariffs against U.S. trading partners kick in tomorrow with details to be announced in a ceremony at the White House.

Police are looking for a man suspected of being involved a shootout in Waikiki. Plus a 16-year-old is hospitalized after officials say he was beaten with a bat. And President Trump's long-awaited tariffs against U.S. trading partners kick in tomorrow with details to be announced in a ceremony at the White House.

This is Now (April 1, 2025)

The Department of Law Enforcement will use AI to help detect illegal fireworks shipped to the islands. We'll tell you how they plan to do this.

The city launched a new emergency alert notification system yesterday. More on how this will benefit the community and what the new updates include. 

A statewide ad campaign explains how new Hawaii tax cuts will impact families. Why this ad is stirring up controversy and prompting lawmakers to respond. 

The Department of Law Enforcement will use AI to help detect illegal fireworks shipped to the islands. We'll tell you how they plan to do this.
The city launched a new emergency alert notification system yesterday. More on how this will benefit the community and what the new updates include.&nbsp;
A statewide ad campaign explains how new Hawaii tax cuts will impact families.&nbsp;Why this ad is stirring up controversy and prompting lawmakers to respond.&nbsp;

Spotlight Now (March 25, 2025)

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