On a special edition of Spotlight Now, we sit down with two candidates running to become Hawaii’s next lieutenant governor, Della Au Belatti and Derek Kawakami.

On a special edition of Spotlight Now, we sit down with two candidates running to become Hawaii&rsquo;s next lieutenant governor, Della Au Belatti and Derek Kawakami.

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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A former high school wrestling coach who led Moanalua to multiple state titles is in federal custody facing child sexual abuse charges. Meanwhile, Honolulu police are asking the public for photos and video after a dispute turned deadly at a Kailua festival over the weekend. Plus, Hurricane Nolo has Hawaii Island residents cleaning up again. 

A former high school wrestling coach who led Moanalua to multiple state titles is in federal custody facing child sexual abuse charges. Meanwhile, Honolulu police are asking the public for photos and video after a dispute turned deadly at a Kailua festival over the weekend. Plus, Hurricane Nolo has Hawaii Island residents cleaning up again.&nbsp;

Hawaii News Now at 9 p.m. (September 28, 2026) 

Tropical Storm Nolo is moving away from the state after a close call that brought heavy rain to Hawaii Island. Meanwhile in West Maui, a brush fire that scorched over 100 acres is nearly fully contained, prompting Hawaiian Electric to lift its public safety power shutoff. Plus, disturbing new allegations have surfaced against a former Moanalua High School wrestling coach already in federal custody on child pornography charges. 

Tropical Storm Nolo is moving away from the state after a close call that brought heavy rain to Hawaii Island. Meanwhile in West Maui, a brush fire that scorched over 100 acres is nearly fully contained, prompting Hawaiian Electric to lift its public safety power shutoff. Plus, disturbing new allegations have surfaced against a former Moanalua High School wrestling coach already in federal custody on child pornography charges.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (September 28, 2026) 

Family-friendly weekend plans, hands-on keiki activities and culinary inspiration. Explore collectible card trading at SALT at Our Kakaako, then meet the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s new executive chef as he shares a signature dish and festival preview.

Family-friendly weekend plans, hands-on keiki activities and culinary inspiration. Explore collectible card trading at SALT at Our Kakaako, then meet the Hawaii Food &amp; Wine Festival&rsquo;s new executive chef as he shares a signature dish and festival preview.

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