Blangiardi left Hawaii to become the general manager of KING-TV in Seattle in October But its unfortunate it gone blown up on social media.. WebHis work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the Honolulu-Star Advertiser, Pacific Business News, Honolulu Civil Beat and other publications. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC) and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the state's dominant multimedia news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. HNN's parent company is Gray TV, a leading digital media and broadcasting company. For more on Gray TV and its philosophy on news, visit www.gray.tv. Legendary singer Melveen Leed and kumu hulu Iwalani Walsh Tseu gave several impromptu performances around Hilo during the 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival. Passionate about the economy, transparency and community, she earned a bachelorsdegree in international relations from the University of British Columbia and a masters degree in communication from Royal Roads University. Since moving to Hawaii in 1991, he also has worked for Hawaii News Now, KITV and several advertising and public relations firms. Hawaii News Now President Rick Blangiardi might run for mayor In a video shown on KITV, Tseu said Leed was so happy people were excited to see her. [15] The next month, he announced his candidacy in the 2020 Honolulu mayoral election. 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. May Keiki Stories | Kailua-Kona, HI | Keauhou Shopping Center While still at the university, he interned with the Tennessee General Assembly in the office of Bo Watson, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Ways and Means. She has lived in Hawaii since 2018. I predetermined because that if I got asked that question [about voting for Trump] that I would not evade it. Prior to joining the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, he worked as a government affairs and crisis communications professional with Capital Results in Richmond, Va., representing clients in diverse industries nationwide. Growing up as a military brat, she has lived throughout the U.S. mainland and Europe. Melissa Rabideau was born in San Diego, Calif., and raised in Phoenix, Ariz., where she graduated from Cactus High School. Aahir Ghosh creates and manages videos for the Grassroot Institute of Hawaiis YouTube channel. When hes not designing or publishing, he enjoys sketching, skiing, gardening and, whenever possible, surfing. A, Kevin Lewis began his career in graphic arts at a small Honolulu print shop. The letter said: It is very common throughout our state in the kanikapila style of Hawaiianmusic and hula performances that impromptu jam sessions take place to share the spirit ofAloha with both kamaaina and visitors.. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. Firing called for Prince Khi Plaza GM who stopped legendary Today, State Sen. Kurt Fevella called for the immediate firing of the general manager, Daniel Kea, in a letter to Brookfield Properties, which operates the shopping center on leased land under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Kea said he had waited until after the duo finished their first song before asking the pop-up vendor (where the duo was singing and dancing) to tell them they had to stop performing. Rick Blangiardi made the announcement on Wednesday, February 12. Hes a former University of Hawaii football player and coach., and most recently the former PeterBochneris a veteran computer industry journalist and editor. 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. 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. Mayor's office picks up two Hawaii News Now veterans Though non-news programming would remain in place, the three stations would have a single news department dominated by former KGMB personalities. 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. General Sales Manager Hawaii News Now Oct 2009 - Jan 20199 years 4 months Honolulu, HI General Sales Manager Raycom Media (KHNL/KFVE) Aug 2007 - Copyright 2023 StarAdvertiser.com. This is Now is hosted by HNN reporter/anchor Ashley Nagaoka and award-winning HNN producer/director Jonathan Jared Saupe.[2]. The combined operation was based at the KHNL/KFVE studios on Waiakamilo Road in Honolulu; KGMB vacated its longtime home on Kapiolani Boulevard. 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. She is Canadian born and raised, having lived in cities such as Halifax in Nova Scotia and Victoria and Kelowna in British Columbia. His experience and established relationships help him build coalitions and viewpolicy issues with a distinct point of view. Humber holds a bachelors degree in broadcast journalism and public relations from Salem State University. [8] Blangiardi left Hawaii to become the general manager of KING-TV in Seattle in October 1989. He also said that he has voted for both Democrats and Republicans in the past.[26]. We just said: Okay. Took a deep breath. Scheuring, like Blangiardi, was a former collegiate football player who found a niche in journalism. Melissa RabideauAssistant to the executivevice president. Joe Kent grew up on the Big Island and attended the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Minnesota State University, where he obtained his degree in education. The IBEW reps and heads were paid to turn a blind eye to the situation. Former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, City Council members Ron Menor and Kymberly Pine and business executive Keith Amemiya have already launched mayoral campaigns or indicated plans to run. Now a design professional living in Vermont, he has bachelor of arts degree from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. "[4] Further controversy over the SSA grew after a November 7, 2009 report in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin revealed that Raycom would pay MCG Capital Corporation $22 million (according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission[5]) which, in effect, would constitute a sale of KGMB from MCG Capital to Raycom. A resident of Hawaii since 1957 and a graduate of Roosevelt High School as well, he has worked as a photographer for the Hawaii Institute for Geophysics, Bishop Museum and the Queens Medical Center. [10], In 1993, he became vice president and general manager at KPIX-TV in San Francisco. He also enjoys reading books about history and economics. Jason Hagiwara - President & General Manager - LinkedIn Yeah. He permanently returned to Honolulu in 2002 after stints on the mainland running stations in Seattle and San Francisco, as well as the River City Broadcasting and Telemundo station groups. In his free time, he enjoys SCUBA diving and hiking around Oahu. He is a regular contributor todifferentbrains.com, a website devoted to neurodiversity. Hawaii Public Employee Salaries HONOLULU Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii Our sons birth changed everything. Weve got to set guidelines as to how we handle this, even for myself., Says Blangiardi: That team has made it clear to me that while theyre very proud of me and Im also very involved with them I hired every single one of them and I remember when some of them got married and they had their babies what the role of the mayor is in this context and what it represents for people this place. Copyright 1997 - 2023 NewsNow Publishing Limited. He told the HNN staff this morning: I think I have a lot to give. Kevin Lewis began his career in graphic arts at a small Honolulu print shop. The shared services agreement resulted in the termination of all but four members of KHNL's on-air staff and all of the technicians for KHNL's morning show when its newsroom merged with KGMB and the two began simulcasting newscasts on October 26, 2009. 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. He was born and raised in Hawaii, but also has lived in Japan and California. Hilo man indicted in connection to domestic incident, Update: Man and woman in custody after reportedly, 44-year-old charged with attempted murder after, Couple indicted on attempted murder charges for, Free child safety seat clinic coming to Kona, Police co-hosting free child safety seat clinic in, Letter to Brookfield Properties.dhhl.Prince Kuhio Plaza. I have a high regard for the trustworthiness and the responsibility and the importance of local news and what it means, as a conduit to the people who live here. He also has edited books on autism and historical fiction, and has written extensively about issues pertaining to health. 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I didnt want to stay at the dance too long in broadcast, but Ive been blessed with some really good energy and I knew I wanted to do something that mattered, says Blangiardi, who turned 74 in September. News 808-864-1776 | info@grassrootinstitute.org. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the Honolulu-Star Advertiser, Pacific Business News, Honolulu Civil Beat and other publications. The one thing that Rick does is communicate, Humber says. And now that Blangiardi has been elected, Humber says hes instructing his team not to take advantage of the fact that they have a personal relationship with the mayor. WebJoin the Hawaii News Now Team. KHNL had run newscasts intermittently since signing on as independent station KTRG in 1962, it formed its longest-running news department to date in April 1995 as a Fox affiliate with the launch of a 9 p.m. newscast (that was simulcast on KFVE until January 1996, when it became exclusive to the latter station); KHNL added newscasts at 5, 6 and 10 p.m. during the summer and fall of 1995, with the addition of a weekday morning newscast after it joined NBC on January 1, 1996. 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 But while Kea said on Tuesday he wished things were handled a little better, he said he never wanted to disrespect the two Hawaiian icons., I would have loved to have seen Malveen sing and Iwalani dance, but only in a safe manner, Kea said. The longtime anchor who rejoined the TV station in November 2016 after a three-year break to be a lawyer is co-anchor of the 5 p.m. newscast with Stephanie Lum. Relevance is automatically assessed, so occasionally headlines not about Hawaii news might appear - if so please contact us regarding any persistent issues. is an expert in East-West philosophy and ethics, and has taught at universities in China and the United States, including Hawaii Pacific University. [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. If you really understood the value of that research you kind of embraced it use it as a blueprint for action, trying to understand that the stories in the shift and the populations and the levels of interest, he says. Blangiardi took office earlier this month as the new mayor of Hawaiis capital winning in a landslide after a blistering 11-month campaign that included more twists than a TV drama (including a pandemic that upended his platform). If we do this well, the team Im going to put together, myself, this could be the most gratifying work of my life, he adds. ensen Ahokovi is a graduate of Iolani School and currently studying economics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Click here to view the newest job openings. GOVERNOR DAVID Y. IGE Thank you, Speaker Saiki, President Kouchi, members of the Legislature, and everyone who is joining us virtually today. Good morning and aloha. 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Click here to see our full coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. I think I have a lot to give. As policy director for the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, she works on both national and state issues affecting the future of Hawaii. 10. Blangiardi, a longtime broadcast industry leader, would be entering a competitive 2020 race for mayor. Im an independent person. He worked as a graphic artist for the Honolulu Advertiser until 1997, then switched to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin for 19 years, as both papers merged to become the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Humber, who garnered three Edward R. Murrow Awards during his 19-year tenure with the station, had previously served as assistant news director and executive producer of the Sunrise morning show. By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. Kea, who has been the general manager for eight years, said he didnt realize at the time they were so upset and has wanted to apologize. [1], The new unified newscasts, titled Hawaii News Now, launched on October 26, 2009. But over the past year, Blangiardi began making headlines of his own. He also has broad freelance experience. In effect, Raycom swapped KFVE to MCG Capital in return for KGMB. A pair of Hawaii News Now veterans are joining Mayor Rick Blangiardis communications team. Blangiardi, who posted Chings job nationally last Friday, said that he is looking to fill the position with someone with strong ties to Hawaii. 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. A political independent, Blangiardi describes himself as socially liberal and fiscally conservative. 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Reception may vary by location and some stations may only be viewable with. Samples of his work are posted at charleymyers.net and charleymyers.com. Hawaiian Telcom today announced that Su Shin, its Chief of Staff, has been promoted to President and General Manager effective February 10, 2020. Submit your coronavirus news tip. WebHawaii News Now (also abbreviated as HNN) is a news department shared by three television stations in Honolulu, Hawaii: CBS affiliate KGMB (channel 5), NBC affiliate Sorry, no headlines or news topics were found. If your organization is interested in becoming part of this list, and you distribute job information or can provide referrals as part of your regular activity, we would like to hear from you. All rights reserved. [6] He earned a Master of Arts in educational administration at the University of Hawaii in 1973. Wow, this never happened to us before. 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Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Jennifer Hunt Community relations manager. 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. Rick Blangiardi Is Back On TV, But This Time He's A Politica Its a really high-impact job. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Copyright 2023 StarAdvertiser.com. Blangiardis involvement forced Humber to rethink how the stations handled things like the mayoral debates, and ultimately he says Blangiardis rivals complained no matter what the news department did. 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. But Im liberal on a lot of social issues, I wouldnt label myself Republican.. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. He also is a former student fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education. In her free time she enjoys free-diving and linguistic studies. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Since Mr. Kea does not represent the values of the community he works in or the company he works for, the community is calling for the immediate dismissal of Mr. Kea from his position at the Prince Kuhio Plaza.. He has my complete respect and admiration for making this decision.. [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. Hawaii News Nows General Manager Rick Blangiardi Joins Hawaii State FCU Board of Directors. Weekday morning and weekend shows are simulcast on the two stations, but are subject to preemption on one of the stations due to network obligations. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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. Ted Kefalas is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he double majored in political science and media studies while playing football for the Virginia Cavaliers. Jensen or his research has also appeared on Hawaii Public Radio, KITV4 News, KHON2 News, Hawaii News Now and ThinkTech Hawaii. Prince Waikiki names new general manager He also has been published widely as a freelance writer. The average Hotel General Manager salary in Hawaii is $119,700 as of March 28, 2023, but the range typically falls between $97,500 and $143,200 . WebGENERAL MANAGER Paradise Poke Hawaii Honolulu, HI 96817 (Kalihi-Palama area) Dillingham Bl + Kohou St $45,000 - $80,000 a year Full-time Monday to Friday + 8 Additional job details 401 (k) matching Flexible schedule Complex General Manager Ambassador Hotel Waikiki Honolulu, HI 96815 (Waikiki area) Kuhio Ave + Namahana St