Podcasts about hawaii island

Want to turn your dreams into reality and embrace the life you've always imagined? Internationally acclaimed ukulele virtuoso Derick Sebastian, who hails from the island of Maui, shares valuable tips from his bestselling book "Daydreaming With Purpose".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an act of vandalism, the children of Wahiawa have a playground once again. A Hawaii island woman is charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to run over her boyfriend. Pres. Trump is giving Iran two weeks to find a diplomatic solution to end its nuclear program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lasting lessons learned as we approach the 2 year anniversary of the Maui Wildfires Disaster. Plus, Honolulu's Mayor shares his thoughts on the police commission's choice for interim chief after his pick didn't get the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new interim chief for the Honolulu Police Department has been selected. What the mayor had to say, despite it not being his first choice for the job. The city is ramping up its effort to stop illegal game rooms. We'll tell you the details on the three new bills Honolulu's mayor signed into law yesterday, to make it harder for them to operate. As we approach the second anniversary of the Maui wildfires, the state is turning lessons-learned into practical solutions. How the community will play a big role in keeping us safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump says he'll make a decision on whether or not to join Israel's attacks on Iran in two weeks. Hawaii Congresswoman Jill Tokuda says despite what the President decides, war powers only exist with Congress. A 22-year-old Ocean View woman is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly hitting her boyfriend with a vehicle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three bills were signed into law today to help city agencies crackdown on illegal game rooms. The Honolulu Police Department has a new Interim Chief. A free program at the YMCA teaches kids how to a survive a fall into the water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tragedy on Oahu's roads as two young women are killed in a head-on crash in Punalu'u. What HPD says about the gruesome collision and the condition of the other victims involved. The Honolulu Police Commission is picking a new interim chief ahead of Joe Logan's retirement. We'll tell you how many people applied for the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning a looming deadline for Maui wildfire victims to claim compensation. We'll tell you what you need to do to get it. A shortage of court reporters is impacting proceedings statewide. How bad the problem really is and what the judiciary is doing to respond. Do your young kids know what to do if they fall into a pool? Casey Lund is live this morning to tell you more about a free YMCA program that is teaching lifesaving skills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Spotlight Now, we’re speaking to Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation deputy executive director Mike O’Keefe and project director Vance Tsuda. Then we’re joined by City and County of Honolulu deputy director of Transportation Services Jon Nouchi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honolulu Police commission is expected to appoint HPD's new interim chief today. What names have been thrown around ahead of Chief Joe Logan's retirement. At least five farmers are leaving East Oahu, when their fifty-year leases expire at the end of the month. Why community members are concerned about another looming deadline and what the landowner has said in response. It's now been two years since Richianna Deguzman was caught in the crossfire of a gang shooting in West Oahu. We'll give you an update on her recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of what could be a dangerous fire season, state and county officials are sounding the alarm. On Maui, the county says the Kahikinui brush fire is now 95% contained, after scorching about 330 acres in two days. Happening today, the Honolulu Police Commission is expected to appoint HPD's new interim chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firefighters on Maui and Oahu are still trying to contain two brushfires. The Los Angeles Rams are holding a 2-day minicamp starting today. Kyle Chinen is live in Kaanapali with the excitement. And thousands of Maui wildfire victims have begun receiving instructions on how to claim their share of the $4 billion settlement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maui wildfire victims have begun receiving instructions on how to claim their share of a $4 billion settlement. What you need to know to get your money. Hawaii vehicle safety inspection fees are on the rise. More on when this will go into effect and how much prices are going up. Tense moments at a meeting for a project for homeless young adults in Makaha. We'll hear from both sides this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're following developing news this morning out of Maui. the latest on evacuations from the brush fire burning in Kahikinui. The UH Board of Regents is set to meet today to discuss the appointment of the university's next Athletics Director. What this could mean if he is approved. Seeing a charge you do not recognize on your account can be scary. We'll tell you how you can deal with fraud depending on what type of card you use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest from Maui where firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that prompted over 100 homes to evacuate in Kahikinui. Plus, the UH Board of Regents confirmed the universities new athletic director. Federal and wildland firefighters are battling a brush fire on Schofield Barracks in Central Oahu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we speak with folks from the Hawaii County Department of Finance, Property Tax Administration office, about recent changes to Hawaii County's property tax regulations and filing requirements that can allow agriculture producers to receive, or continue to receive, preferential property tax rates for their property on the Big Island of Hawaii. These changes have created quite a stir among agriculture producers so we wanted to get more information and some clarification about these changes.Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.Resources:County of Hawaii Property Tax website County Agriculture Program FAQsCounty Agriculture Requirements & BenefitsCounty Agriculture Use ValuesCounty Rules and Regulations detailsOur podcast with Senator Tim RichardsLisa's contact information: Lisa.Miura@hawaiicounty.govKeita's contact information: Keita.Jo@hawaiicounty.govFind out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing website Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub All the SOW links

Mayhem in the Middle East, as Iran and Israel exchange strikes. How the escalating unrest is impacting military bases in Hawaii. BJ Penn is back in court after being arrested for violating his mother's temporary restraining order against him. Plus, did you get that startling emergency alert test on your phone today? An explanation from the agency that sent it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news explosions are being heard in Iran as Israel launches an attack, targeting Iranian nuclear sites. Three young men accused in a deadly shooting in Makaha enter their pleas in court. Lawmakers are demanding answers after a U.S. Senator is forcibly removed from a Homeland Security press conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An effort to help the homeless population returns to a persistent hot spot. What this city triage center brings to Moiliili. Feeding Hawaii's children over the summer. We'll look at the programs aiming to keep them from going hungry. If you cut the cord you may have thought you were getting away from all those TV ads. Tough break. Our tech reporter looks at how streaming services are getting those commercials in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking this afternoon- Iran is striking back - by firing dozens of missiles on Israel. Iran's Supreme Leader vows to retaliate against Israel's attacks. BJ Penn was arrested and charged for violating his mother's temporary restraining order against him. The UFC Hall of Famer allegedly entered the home he shares with her yesterday morning. Plus, celebrations continue for the 153rd annual King Kamehameha Day, with festivities statewide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disturbing numbers this morning on drug deaths across Hawaii. The drug being seen increasingly in overdose cases. Showing the country what our state is all about. "Hawaii on the Hill" has returned to our nation's capital. We'll look at the efforts from lawmakers and local business owners to improve our local economy. Some stunning sights over at Kilauea. Take a look at the latest eruptive episode, which drew massive crowds. How high these fountains spouted, and how Kilauea is looking this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 300 people are dead after a passenger plane crashed while departing an airport in India. Local police now confirm there's at least 1 survivor. Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz gave a passionate speech on the house floor after seeing the way his colleague was treated be federal agents in Los Angeles. A sharp rise in deaths connected to meth in Hawaii, the highest in five years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A small plane experiencing landing gear issues made a rough landing at Honolulu’s airport. A judge orders UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn to immediately move out of the Hilo home he shares with his mother. And on Hawaii Island, Kilauea's current episode is producing lava fountains 1,000 feet in the air!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A small plane makes a hard landing at Honolulu's Airport. Annalisa Burgos has the latest details from the airport. Five people, including 3 children, were rushed to the hospital after a two-car crash on the H-1 freeway. Hawaii's largest health insurer is trying to convince the state's highest court to overturn a landmark ruling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawaii's largest health insurer is trying to overturn a landmark ruling. We'll tell you what lawyers for HMSA argued at the Hawaii Supreme Court. Maui Mayor Richard Bissen signed the Maui County budget into law. We'll tell you what the top priorities are and when it will go into effect. The U.S. Army is celebrating its 250th birthday. This morning we'll hear from a Hawai'i soldier who is remembering his time in the Korean War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Honolulu lawmakers could be losing their leadership positions after voting against the head of the City Council. What we know about the proposed changes. The main food distribution center on Hawaii Island.. is bracing for federal cuts. What you can do to help. In the wake of the Lahaina wildfires debate over vacation rentals. Why a proposed rule change brought crowds to its Maui County Council meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Spotlight Now, we’re speaking to leaders of local nonprofit organizations about how they’re navigating federal funding cuts, and how the state might be stepping in to help: Michelle Bartell, Aloha United Way CEO; Amanda Pump, Child and Family Service CEO; and Amy Miller, Hawaii Foodbank CEO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles, California, braces for a fifth day of protests over immigration raids, as Pres. Trump deploys more National Guard troops and Marines to the area. Honolulu police search for the gunman responsible for Monday night's shooting in Kalihi. As the city takes action to save Oahu's trees from the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, efforts to inject them with chemicals are drawing criticism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the wildfire disaster exacerbated Maui's housing crisis, the future of thousands of short-term vacation rentals is in the hands of the County Council. Work is finally underway to reopen a critical lifeline for Hawaii Island boaters and fishers that was inundated by lava. And closing the digital divide; how a new law will connect more Hawaii residents to the internet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lahaina families and their supporters are urging the County Council to pass a bill that would phase out thousands of short-term rentals. Los Angeles braces for a possible fourth day of protests following ramped-up federal immigration raids, after President Trump ordered two thousand National Guard troops to patrol the city. It has been nearly a week since the Hokulea and Hikianalia departed from Hilo, and they are making steady progress towards French Polynesia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young girl is in protective custody this morning after a disturbing video went viral online. What officials have revealed about this case of abuse. A scary sight in Waipahu.. as massive flames engulf a home. Where this happened, and if anyone was inside at the time. A new documentary showcasing the 442nd Infantry Regiment's 100th Battalion is now in production here in Hawaii. Why the filmmaker says this is a story that needs to be told. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after a Schofield soldier was sentenced for killing his pregnant wife, Army prosecutors are defending the plea deal that got him 23 years behind bars. UFC legend BJ Penn is back in a Hawaii Island courtroom Friday, accused of assaulting his mother. Why the MMA fighter still does not have an attorney. President Trump says he's focused on his presidency amid his public falling out with Elon Musk. The details of their feud and how the Republican party is responding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Schofield soldier who confessed to killing his pregnant wife is sentenced to 23 years in prison under a plea deal. The victim's family reacts to his punishment. A fugitive is captured and charged with more than a dozen offenses after an alleged crime spree that ended in an officer-involved shooting. And the University of Hawaii president announces her pick for the next athletics director who has ties to the islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schofield soldier Dewayne Johnson Junior was sentenced yesterday for killing his pregnant wife last year. How long he'll spend behind bars and what the public's reaction was to his sentence. Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees got an earful on Maui. Why some are saying they're not doing enough to protect iwi and find them housing. We'll hear from both sides. June is Alzheimer and brain awareness month. We'll tell you how to be aware of early warning signs of Alzheimers as millions of Americans struggle with the disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More fallout today from the very public feud between the President of the United States and the world's richest man. Two Honolulu police officers are recovering from injuries, after they were assaulted by a suspect armed with a knife in the Makiki area last night. The Schofield soldier who confessed to killing his pregnant wife and dismembering her body is sentenced to 23 years behind bars. Reaction from the victim's family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honolulu Police Commission meets for the first time since Chief Joe Logan's surprise resignation. A gruesome confession in court as a Schofield soldier admits to killing his pregnant wife. And 20 people are recovering from injuries after a crash involving a city bus on the H-1 Freeway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of debate, the Honolulu City Council has agreed to raising sewer rates over a slightly different timeline than originally proposed. How this narrowly passed and what this entails for Oahu residents. Two attorneys and a businessman have been found guilty in an affordable housing scam on Hawaii Island. We'll tell you the details of their scam as well as how long they could potentially be behind bars. Public health advocates are urging the Governor to stop plans for a new billion-dollar jail and instead divert those funds. You'll hear from both sides on this issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's sentencing day for the Schofield soldier who confessed to killing his pregnant wife and unborn child. The disturbing details we've learned about her final moments. The University of Hawaii Manoa is one step closer to naming its next Athletics Director. What program the top candidate would transfer from. After months of debate, the Honolulu City Council has agreed to raise sewer rates over a six-year period. What this means for people who use more water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Spotlight Now, we’re joined by Gov. Josh Green to go over the bills he plans to veto from this past legislative session. Then we interview Keith Regan, state comptroller and head of Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A memo making waves in the search for a new police chief in Honolulu. What the mayor's pick said to his current department. We now have footage of a three car pile up that left a Kona woman with life-altering injuries. HNN Investigates takes a look further into this crash and why we still don't have answers. More housing for Maui. It's an prominent issue addressed in a proposed budget that just cleared the county council. The projects that could see an influx of funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after Joe Logan's sudden decision to step down as HPD Chief, a former police commissioner is blasting the mayor's handling of the process. Our first look at the three young men accused of a deadly shooting in Makaha, as court documents reveal what led up to the alleged murder. A Kaimuki resident found a slithering surprise in his backyard. Where agriculture inspectors think the snake came from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are investigating what led up to a crash on the H-1 Freeway between a city bus and a pick up truck that shut down several eastbound lanes by the airport during the morning commute. Hawaii County Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz has written a letter to his colleagues, saying he's leaving to take over as Honolulu's interim police chief. But it's not a done deal. A company's proposal to build a gondola and zip line on Oahu's North Shore causes community members to try to protect the hillside's ancient farming sites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With another hurricane season upon us, now is the time to get ready, starting with your ‘ohana and your community. What are emergency officials doing differently to better guard our islands when disasters strike, and how are they better prepared? In this Hawaii News Now special, we want to keep you and your family safe, and show you how you can be better prepared for the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HPD Chief Joe Logan has submitted his resignation, effective June 30th. We have the reaction to show you this morning.. as this shakes things up for the police department. After another weather delay the crews of Hokulea and Hikianalia plan to re-launch their voyage today. We'll give you more details about how you can participate a bit later in the morning. Hollywood has been the center of tv and film production for decades. Why there's growing concern about the industry's survival in California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hokulea and Hikianalia are on their way to Tahiti, ready to restart their Moananuiakea pacific-wide voyage. And a seismic leadership shakeup at the Honolulu Police Department: Chief Joe Logan is resigning after three years on the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope are claiming victory. Why they aren't out of the woods just yet. A delay in Hokulea's departure from Hilo. When Hokulea has now scheduled to set sail. President Trump's multi-trillion dollar tax and spending package is being considered this week. What one local tax expert says about potential impacts here at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in Hilo where Hokulea and Hikianalia remain dockside; their departure to French Polynesia delayed due to weather. Plus four men, all 20 and younger, were arrested over the weekend in connection with a deadly shooting in Makaha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I was like, 'Oh my God, I think we need to make sure all our doors are locked." Reaction from the West Oahu community following a deadly shooting in Makaha. A plea agreement for a Schofield soldier accused of killing his pregnant wife. Calls for change at Kahuku High as parents and students lash out at school administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kahuku students and their parents took to the streets, saying they need new school leadership. The events that led up to them speaking up. Violent video from inside the walls of OCCC. It's just a snapshot of what advocates are calling a system in crisis. What they say is at the root of the rising tensions. Looking for something for your child to do this summer? We'll tell you how they could be eligible for a free membership at the YMCA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is thanking Elon Musk for his work in the administration. What's next for the Department of Government Efficiency in his wake. After MMA legend BJ Penn was arrested, some of his biggest supporters are among those asking him to get help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.