Jensen or his research has also appeared on Hawaii Public Radio, KITV4 News, KHON2 News, Hawaii News Now and ThinkTech Hawaii. [22], Blangiardi has been described as conservative and in 2005 and 2004 donated to the Republican Party and George W. Bush, respectively, but is not a registered member of the Republican Party and is labeled an independent. I know Ive got this one opportunity to be present at a time when Im needed most.. Relevance is automatically assessed, so occasionally headlines not about Hawaii news might appear - if so please contact us regarding any persistent issues. Twitter But we didnt want to make an pilikia (cause trouble) [when they were asked to stop performing]. Ted KefalasDirector of strategic campaigns. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. I had to take a year of my life off to get this job which is a big risk at the time when you count the years pretty carefully. Melissa Rabideau was born in San Diego, Calif., and raised in Phoenix, Ariz., where she graduated from Cactus High School. 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. The local news schedule on KFVE remains unchanged. Please view at your own discretion. He may over communicate too much sometimes. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC) and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the states dominant multimedia news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. She has a journalism degree from the University of Missouri, where she also minored in business and sociology. No two days are ever the same.. To learn more about our available positions and to apply, click the link below. And Kea said contrary to a TV report, he never kicked them off the property. Favella wrote in the letter that confirmation was received from revered kupuna Leed and Tseu that Kea asked them to stopperforming during a pop up craft fair gathering at the Prince Khi Plaza during the recent MerryMonarch festivities. Blangiardi played football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors as a linebacker;[4][5] hewas a letterman for the Rainbow Warriors in 1965 and 1966. And I think broadcast is a great crisis management job. This is Now is hosted by HNN reporter/anchor Ashley Nagaoka and award-winning HNN producer/director Jonathan Jared Saupe.[2]. Growing up as a military brat, she has lived throughout the U.S. mainland and Europe. KGMB's news department started shortly after it signed on the air in 1952, and had the highest-rated of the Honolulu market's newscasts for most of its first 25 years; after sports director Joe Moore joined KHON-TV (channel 2) in 1978, KHON overtook KGMB for the lead, with KGMB's newscasts placing either second or third in the ratings for the next three decades. [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. Although headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaiian Host Group has more than 470 employees in Hawaii, California, Japan and Singapore. Outgoing CEO Sakamoto has spent eight years as CEO and 25 years with Hawaiian Host. Outgoing President and CEO Keith Sakamoto, retired from Hawaiian Host. Sakamoto served as president and CEO of Hawaiian Host since 2011. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. [10], In 1993, he became vice president and general manager at KPIX-TV in San Francisco. And now, for fiscal year 2022, which began July 1, weve added new information for almost 50,000 state employees. is an expert in East-West philosophy and ethics, and has taught at universities in China and the United States, including Hawaii Pacific University. Blangiardi was the general manager of HNN until he resigned to run for mayor Award-wining news director Scott Humber started his new job as Blangiardis [3] Seniority was guaranteed to technicians in the IBEW Local 1260 contract, but management stated that "new equipment nullifies any previous seniority", even though the technicians had installed and been operating the new equipment for over six months. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. 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. The newscasts are produced by Gray Television, which owns KGMB, KHNL, and KFVE. She completed her undergraduate studies at Mount Saint Marys University and obtained her J.D. I know what they represent, so for me it really operates with a respect to who they are and not believing that theyre going to play gotcha as much as theyre going to hold me accountable.. She is a longtime business management and administrative professional. Kevin Lewis began his career in graphic arts at a small Honolulu print shop. However, the FCC only recognizes the ownership of facility ID's and not intellectual units; the overall viewership of KFVE, while on channel 5, fell outside the criteria defined by the FCC that would have otherwise barred a duopoly between KHNL and KGMB if facility IDs were traded as well. Can their odd songs identify Hawaiian mystery fish? I voted on both sides. His portfolio and full background can be found at klworks.net. 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. Blangiardi was elected mayor of Honolulu in the 2020 mayoral election, and took office on January 2, 2021. He was vice president and general manager of KIKU (now KHNL) from 1984 to 1989. Melissa Rabideau was born in San Diego, Calif., and raised in Phoenix, Ariz., where she graduated from Cactus High School. As general manager of three major television stations in Honolulu, Rick Blangiardi oversaw the markets most-watched newscasts for nearly two decades. That was bad on us. Be a part of Hawaiis dominant multimedia company, 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. [3] He signed a letter of intent to play college football for Boston College, but when his father, a munitions expert in the United States Navy, was transferred to Naval Station Pearl Harbor, he chose to attend the University of Hawaii at Mnoa. HNN General Manager Rick Blangiardi announces hes retiring, considering run for mayor, Mother arrested for leaving children home alone to go to gym, police say, MPD: Molokai police officer shoots suspect armed with machete, 70-year-old pedestrian killed in Kalihi after being struck by vehicle, Drag story hour at park continues despite protesters, Hawaii is one of the country's biggest producers of honey and queen bees, 'The Other Side of Paradise' with Lynn Kawano, KHNLPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KGMBPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KFVEPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KSIXPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KOGGPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246. Jennifer Hunt Community relations manager. Blangiardi, who quit his position as HNNs general manager in 2020 to run for mayor, is well familiar with his new hires. Rick Blangiardi made the announcement on Wednesday, February 12. 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. In addition to the Grassroot Institute, his work has been published by The Maui News, the Honolulu-Star Advertiser, TravelPulse, RealClear Politics, the Mises Institute and other publications. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. All rights reserved. Jonathan Helton is a summa cum laude graduate of Freed-Hardeman University in Tennessee where he earned a bachelors degree in law and politics. "[6] The FCC, in response to Media Council Hawaii's filing of an objection over the SSA, asked Raycom for detailed, unredacted agreements in relation to the SSA.[7]. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. 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. Hes been through a real ordeal with the birth of his son. WebGeneral Manager Email: KPickman@HawaiiNewsNow.com Colleen Ching Director of Sales Phone: (808) 847-9320 Email: CChing@HawaiiNewsNow.com Frank Guiffreda 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. He is a regular contributor todifferentbrains.com, a website devoted to neurodiversity. In her free time she enjoys free-diving and linguistic studies. Copyright 1997 - 2023 NewsNow Publishing Limited. 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. [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. 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. WebJoin the Hawaii News Now Team. 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.. and we were walking out and we both had tears in our eyes, looking at each other. 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 Am I conservative? HONOLULU Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Forget how much money I was making but I gave up a job I loved, Blangiardi says. American business executive and politician, State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, "How TV Broadcasting Veteran Rick Blangiardi Wound Up As Honolulu's New Mayor", "29 Aug 2014, C3 Honolulu Star-Advertiser at", "Rick Blangiardi: This Former TV Exec Wants To Be CEO Of Honolulu", "GM Blangiardi CoachesSurging Squad to Victory | Broadcasting+Cable", "Sit-Down With Candidates For Honolulu Mayor: Rick Blangiardi", "Blangiardi sits down to talk about being inducted into Hawaii Sports Circle of Honor", "INTERVIEW-Crossing Cultures | Los Angeles Business Journal", "Blangiardi Fired As General Manager At King Broadcasting", "Rick Blangiardi Named To V.P. [3][7], Needing more income to raise his family, Blangiardi left football to work in television. Sarah Zoellick is a former reporter at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, where she covered three consecutive sessions of the Hawaii Legislature. jahokovi@grassrootinstitute.org Melissa Rabideau So, when I decided to run in January we went out and did a big study., He said the research, weighted differently across all demographics on Oahu, looked at name recognition, key issues for voters and top attributes of what people wanted in the next mayor. I was a little bit shocked, says Hawaii News Now news director Scott Humber. Charley Myers began his career as a photographer after graduating from the University of Hawaii with a bachelors degree in fine arts. I didnt know how far I could take it, Ive never done this before, but I felt good about doing it.. Award-wining news director Scott Humber started his new job as Blangiardis communications director on Monday. Jensen or his research has also appeared on Hawaii Public Radio, KITV4 News, KHON2 News, Hawaii News Now and ThinkTech Hawaii. Chings son, Eli, was born premature last year and his wife, Stephanie, experienced complications related to the early birth, the letter said. I dont perceive them to be the enemy, he says. Blangiardi said he had been approached in the past to consider politics, but it was the combination of an ownership change at his stations (which were purchased by Gray Television in 2019), a hand-picked successor ready to take over and an open mayoral race that convinced him to take the leap. He also has been published widely as a freelance writer. Celebrate Hawaiian holiday, Lei Day, at Nevada State Museum in Carson City. He was fired in February 1992, when the station was sold to new owners. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Samples of his work are posted at charleymyers.net and charleymyers.com. For more on Gray TV and its philosophy on news, visit www.gray.tv. [3] He worked at KGMB from 1977 to 1984. Learn more here. Click here to see our full coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Its a really high-impact job. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools, h. e holds advanced degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Hawaii. Its hard for me to fathom that something like this could happen. 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He was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, and is a U.S. Air Force veteran. [11] He was hired as president of River City Broadcasting in St. Louis in 1994, and after its sale to Sinclair Broadcast Group, became the chief executive officer of the Premier Horse Network in 1997. All rights reserved. Humber holds a bachelors degree in broadcast journalism and public relations from Salem State University. She has lived in Hawaii since 2018. We look forward to hearing from you. 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. The only times when KGMB and KHNL do not simulcast news programming are on weekdays during the 7 a.m. hour when KHNL airs NBC's Today, at 5:30p.m. when KGMB airs the CBS Evening News and at 6 p.m. when KHNL airs NBC Nightly News. [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). 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. He also is a former student fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education. And I understand that, I respect it.. You can find fiscal years 2011 through 2020 in the same database. But over the past year, Blangiardi began making headlines of his own. 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. 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. 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. Ching will return to practicing law. He also said that he has voted for both Democrats and Republicans in the past.[26]. [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. 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. 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. 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. Blangiardi made the announcement to HNN personnel on Thursday morning, saying hell remain at the station through Jan. 15. 808-864-1776 | info@grassrootinstitute.org. He has my complete respect and admiration for making this decision.. My number one job is safety in the mall. We would then notify you of each full-time opening and ask you to refer individuals to us for consideration. Decades earlier, he was an on-air analyst for University of Hawaii football (where he coached before getting into TV). 1050 Bishop St. #508, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 In the letter, Fevella provided the link to a Facebook post by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Cultural Ambassador and attache to the CEO atCouncil for Native Hawaiian Advancement, that expressed shock and indignation about the action taken against the Hawaiian entertainers. The combined merger, especially the newscasts in general, drew complaints from local media watchdog groups, who cite Raycom for trying to monopolize the market by operating three stations at once and limiting the editorial independence and viewer choices for news programming.
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