On this episode of Spotlight Now, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii) addresses the intense financial strain and "economic fear" gripping local families. Tokuda shares her fight to eliminate federal taxes on Maui wildfire settlement payouts, her push to classify damaged neighbor island water catchments as major destruction, and her plan to hold the administration accountable for returning tens of billions in tariff refunds directly to consumer pockets.

Next, State Chief Election Officer Scott Nago joins the program to clear up ballot confusion surrounding Honolulu City Council District 4 and explains why votes for candidate Tommy Waters will still physically appear on Saturday’s tally but won't legally count. Nago also walks through Hawaii's strict signature verification security and urges voters to secure their ballots via "BallotTrax" and drop boxes before the 7 p.m. Saturday deadline.

Finally, Aloha United Way's VP of Resource Development Kaʻili Trask OʻConnell introduces the launch of their upcoming Workplace Giving Campaign and the inaugural AUW Changemaker Summit, showcasing how a simple payroll deduction of just $5 can deliver 100% of its value directly to local families in need.