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Spotlight Hawaii

Honolulu Star-Advertiserwww.staradvertiser.com
Spotlight Hawaii, a new series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our Hawaiian islands. Join Ryan Kalei Tsuji and Yunji de Nies as they host Spotlight Hawaii
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HART CEO Lori Kahikina joins Spotlight Hawaii

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation CEO Lori Kahikina joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Dec 09, 202133 min

Gov. David Ige joins Spotlight Hawaii

Gov. David Ige discussed multiple topics today during a return appearance to “Spotlight Hawaii,” a livestream broadcast presented by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands. After joining Hawaii’s congressional delegation yesterday in calling for the Navy to suspend its Red Hill fuel storage operation until its drinking water contamination crisis is handled, Ige said there are still many unanswered questions about what is going on at Red Hill...

Dec 06, 202136 min

Waihee, Abercrombie call for Red Hill fuel facility closure

Former Govs. John Waihee and Neil Abercrombie today called for the closure of the Navy’s Red Hill fuel storage facility that’s suspected of contaminating drinking water in neighboring homes, leaving residents unable to bath or drink from their taps.

Dec 03, 202138 min

Hawaii lieutenant governor candidate, political analyst join Spotlight Hawaii

Lt. Gov. candidate Sherry Menor-McNamara, followed by political analyst and UH Professor Colin Moore joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Dec 02, 202130 min

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins Spotlight Hawaii

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Nov 30, 202134 min

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz joins Spotlight Hawaii

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today at 10:30 a.m. to answer viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Nov 25, 202133 min

Gov. David Ige joins Spotlight Hawaii

Gov. David Ige joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today at 10:30 a.m. to answer viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Nov 22, 202132 min

Oahu’s rail deficit could be cut in half

The $3.5 billion deficit for the city’s troubled rail project could turn out to be $2 billion and perhaps even as low as $1.5 billion, the chairwoman of the rail board told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii livestream program today.

Nov 18, 202134 min

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins Spotlight Hawaii

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Nov 12, 202136 min

Keith Amemiya and UH professor Colin Moore joins Spotlight Hawaii

Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Keith Amemiya and UH professor Colin Moore joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Nov 11, 202131 min

Former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell joins Spotlight Hawaii

Former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Nov 09, 202134 min

Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth joins Spotlight Hawaii

Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Oct 28, 202133 min

COVID-19 vaccinations for younger children in Hawaii could begin Nov. 8, Ige says

Gov. David Ige expects the first round of COVID-19 vaccines for Hawaii children ages 5 to 11 to begin around Nov. 8, following expected federal approval. An initial shipment of around 40,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine would cover about one-third of all island children ages 5 to 11, Ige told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream program today. The state is planning on more than 150 vaccination locations for younger children, including the possibility of more than 100 schoo...

Oct 26, 202136 min

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue decline, but health officials worry cutting restrictions could cause a spike

COVID-19 cases continue to stabilize in Hawaii, related hospitalizations remain manageable and vaccination rates are rising, but there are still few guideposts for when residents will be able to resume life as normal, sans masks and gathering limits. Dr. Libby Char, director of the Hawaii Department of Health said during the Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream this morning that the state continues to be cautious when it comes to lifting restrictions and fully reopening. “I look forwa...

Oct 23, 202132 min

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins Spotlight Hawaii

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today at 10:30 a.m. and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Oct 21, 202133 min

Ige urges parents of young children look to pediatricians for initial COVID-19 shots

Gov. David Ige today urged parents to initially look to their children’s pediatricians when COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to be approved this month for children ages 5 to 11. Ige told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream program that state officials are notifying isle pediatricians to be prepared to represent the initial wave of anticipated vaccinations.

Oct 11, 202134 min

Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami joins Spotlight Hawaii

Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii livestream show today and answered viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Oct 09, 202133 min

Hawaii visitor industry leaders joins Spotlight Hawaii

Jeff Wagoner of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, and Mufi Hannemann of Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Authority join the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii livestream show today at 10:30 a.m. to answer viewer questions. This series shines a spotlight on issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands.

Oct 07, 202133 min
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