After working in Hawaii politics at the state level, including a brief period with the Office of Rep. Mark Moses, she went on to work for several advocacy groups based in Washington, D.C., where she currently resides. Sarah Zoellick is a former reporter at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, where she covered three consecutive sessions of the Hawaii Legislature. Instagram. [20] He defeated Keith Amemiya, 58.2% to 38.8%, in the November general election,[21] and was sworn into office on January 2, 2021. I will tell you the entire 11-month election cycle was not easy. [10], In 1993, he became vice president and general manager at KPIX-TV in San Francisco. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools, he holds advanced degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Hawaii,is an expert in East-West philosophy and ethics, and has taught at universities in China and the United States, including Hawaii Pacific University. WebKeauhou Shopping Center names longtime Kona resident as new general manager Keauhou Shopping Center names longtime Kona resident as new general manager March 6, 2023 Stephen Hicks Named General Manager of Keauhou Shopping Center Stephen Hicks Announcement March 6, 2023 Top 10 places visited on the Big Island in 2022 [1], Paul McTear, president of Raycom Media, has staunchly defended the SSA, stating it would "preserve three stations that provide important and valuable local, national and international programming to viewers in Hawaii. As GM, Blangiardi adds he was proud of the news teams investigative stories that made a difference, but felt he could make even more of an impact by shifting to an elected role: If you really want to get involved in some of the more systemic issues, you need to have that kind of formal authority and thats one of the things that you get in the mayors office, he says. 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This feed updates continuously 24/7 so check back regularly. The new hires had no prior experience operating the new equipment and had to be trained. ensen Ahokovi is a graduate of Iolani School and currently studying economics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Taking that fact to heart has brought a sense of clarity and energy to the present. (Courtesy Honolulu City Council). I would never have asked them to stop during a song. Now a design professional living in Vermont, he has bachelor of arts degree from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. This prompted several groups opposed to the merger such as Media Council Hawaii to file petitions with the Federal Communications Commission to end the arrangement. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Be a part of Hawaiis dominant multimedia company, #7-500 He was an editorial cartoonist for the Huntsville Times in northern Alabama for nine years before settling in Hawaii in 1994. Hanagami declined interviews but back in March he told lawmakers that Shikada and her predecessor Clare Connors were trying to force him out. He is a graduate of Principia College in Illinois, where he also taught communications courses and served as coach of the schools mens college basketball team. Mitsui worked at a local insurance company before joining the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. He may over communicate too much sometimes. Both Blangiardi and Amemiya campaigned as political outsiders, but Humber credits Blangiardis success on his communication skills, honed over the years as both a football coach and a broadcaster. Learn More. All rights reserved. I was under contract, I could have stayed. We knew there would be a target on our back right at the beginning that regardless of what we did people would criticize us; people would just say that were shilling for him., Blangiardi says he thought Hawaii News Now overcompensated by being extra tough, and Humber says that could be true: We were just as hard on him as we were on all the other candidates, maybe even a little bit harder. Keas actions do not reflect the spirit of aloha, respect or reverence, exemplified by the namesake of the building he works in, Prince Khi, Fevella wrote. On that date, the two stations began to jointly produce and simulcast weeknight 5 and 10 p.m. newscasts, while KHNL moved its 6 p.m. newscast to 5:30. Scott contributed to building and creating a modern 21stcentury newsroom at Hawaii News Now that brought an unprecedented level of high-quality news and information online and on-air to the people living in Hawaii and globally, he said. Kent was a public school teacher for eight years, at King Kamehameha III School in Lahaina, Maui, and Sleepy Eye Public School in Minnesota. [1], The swap was structured so that the KFVE callsign was reassigned to the license held by MCG Capital for KGMB and the KGMB callsign was reassigned to the license held by Raycom for KFVE. Rick Blangiardi (born September 15, 1946) is an American television executive and politician from the state of Hawaii. 5. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. He also has art-directed for National Life of Vermont, web-designed for national e-tailer Gardeners Supply, and freelanced for a variety of clients. I said to the staff, I know you all have Ricks cell phone, but I dont want you to use it. Blangiardi was already a familiar face in town when he made the pivot to politics, having appeared regularly on camera to deliver editorials and commentary on the stations he ran. Decades earlier, he was an on-air analyst for University of Hawaii football (where he coached before getting into TV). In his free time, he enjoys SCUBA diving and hiking around Oahu. His portfolio and full background can be found at klworks.net. In May 2020, CBS Sports Radio affiliate KHKA began simulcasting Hawaii News Now broadcasts, as it shifted to a part time News/Information/Sports hybrid format with addition of CBS News Radio programming. His portfolio and full background can be found at. Media leaders like Bob Iger and Jeff Zucker have flirted with the idea of entering politics over the years, but few have followed through with it. WebShark encounter at Ala Moana surf spot just the latest in a string on Oahus south shore Hawaii News Now 04:00 29-Apr-23. Kelii Akina, Ph.D., is a recognized scholar, public policy spokesperson and community leader in Hawaii. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - After more than four decades in the broadcasting industry, Hawaii News Now President and General Manager Rick Blangiardi has announced he will retire this month and is considering a run for Honolulus mayor. [12] He worked as chief operating officer and managing director ofthe talent firm Brad Marks International in 1999, andwas hired that year by Telemundo to oversee its eight affiliates. Given his football background, he treated this place like a football team. He was often called the Prince of the People for his efforts to preserve and strengthen the Hawaiian people). Jennifer Hunt isan entrepreneur, business owner and real estate investor who has been living in Hawaii on and offsince 2010. According to the letter, Brookfields Managing Partner, Brian Kingston, said: Our goal is to create vibrant and valued environments for the people who work and live there every day., Letter to Brookfield Properties.dhhl.Prince Kuhio Plaza by Tiffany De Masters on Scribd, Facebook Honolulu mayor is a non-partisan position, and Blangiardi describes himself as a social liberal and a fiscal conservative. [14] After the 2008 recession, Blangiardi led the consolidation of KGMB and KHNL into Hawaii News Now. Jensen or his research has also appeared on Hawaii Public Radio, KITV4 News, KHON2 News, Hawaii News Now and ThinkTech Hawaii. We are very excited to have Scott bring his knowledge and many talents to our Administration.. 808-864-1776 | [email protected]. Copyright 2023 StarAdvertiser.com. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. [16] He was endorsed by former Republican governor Linda Lingle,[17] the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly,[18] and the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) (the Honolulu Police Department's police union). We just said: Okay. Took a deep breath. Nevertheless, his decision last year to retire from a 40-year broadcast career the last decade at the helm of CBS affiliate KGMB and NBC affiliate KHNL (collectively known as Hawaii News Now) and run for mayor still surprised his colleagues. All rights reserved. It opened up a completely new life for me, a life Ive fallen in love with, Ching said. Vistana Signature Experiences, formerly Starwood Vacation Ownership, appointed Angela Nolan its Area Managing Director for Hawaii and Ryan Nobriga General Manager of the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas. Hawaiian Telcom today announced that Su Shin, its Chief of Staff, has been promoted to President and General Manager effective February 10, 2020. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. And I understand that, I respect it.. [citation needed] Those let go had been with the station between 20 and 30 years, while those employed as little as six months were allowed to retain their jobs. The incident has led to outrage by some in the community. [13], In 2002, Blangiardi returned to Hawaii as the senior vice president and general manager of KHON-TV and KGMB. A graduate of Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Washington, she moved to Hawaii in 2018 when her father was transferred here by the U.S. Navy. A, Kevin Lewis began his career in graphic arts at a small Honolulu print shop. Jamilyn Chapman is a 2021 graduate of Hawaii Pacific University, where she earned a bachelors degree in international studies and double minored in international business and Spanish. Why AI Has Some Viewers Asking Which Film Actors Are Real. 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Click here to see our full coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. [6], When his mother moved back to Massachusetts, Blangiardi transferred to Springfield College, where he played for the football team and completed his Bachelor of Science in physical education and biology in 1969. Sorry, no headlines or news topics were found.