As Maui's water crisis continues, Spotlight Now explores how resources are managed, shared, and protected.

Maui Land and Pineapple Company CEO Race Randle addresses lawsuits over water agreements following the PGA's cancellation of the Sentry Tournament in Kapalua.

Then, Ciara Kahahane, deputy director of the Commission on Water Resource Management, warns that water conservation is more urgent now that water streams have dropped to record lows.

As Maui's water crisis continues, Spotlight Now explores how resources are managed, shared, and protected.
Maui Land and Pineapple Company CEO Race Randle addresses lawsuits over water agreements following the PGA's cancellation of the Sentry Tournament in Kapalua.
Then, Ciara Kahahane, deputy director of the Commission on Water Resource Management, warns that water conservation is more urgent now that water streams have dropped to record lows.

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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: Navigating Maui’s water issues and statewide drought

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;

This Is Now (December 5, 2025)

The step city officials are set to take in one area to protect the community, as beaches continue to shrink. Maui County is moving forward with a multi-million dollar project to help a neighborhood impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires. 

 

The step city officials are set to take in one area to protect the community, as beaches continue to shrink. Maui County is moving forward with a multi-million dollar project to help a neighborhood impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.&nbsp;
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Sunrise 5 a.m. (December 5, 2025)

A teenager who fatally shot another teen at Makaha Beach Park during an argument two years ago was sentenced Thursday. Kaiser Permanente health care workers are planning to rally statewide after weeks of unsuccessful contract negotiations following their five-day strike. The University of Hawaii football team prepares to face the University of California, Berkeley, in this year's Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.

A teenager who fatally shot another teen at Makaha Beach Park during an argument two years ago was sentenced Thursday. Kaiser Permanente health care workers are planning to rally statewide after weeks of unsuccessful contract negotiations following their five-day strike. The University of Hawaii football team prepares to face the University of California, Berkeley, in this year's Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.

Spotlight Now: Navigating Maui’s water issues and statewide drought

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