On this episode of “Spotlight Now,” we explore the city’s proposal to build a new landfill near Wahiawa, on agricultural land above Oahu’s aquifer. The announcement has drawn support and criticism from lawmakers and the public.
Roger Babcock, Department of Environmental Services director, explains the reasoning behind the city’s proposal to build a new landfill in Central Oahu.
Board of Water Supply Manager & Chief Engineer Ernie Lau said of the city's plan to build a landfill in Central Oahu: "I think we've learned from the situation of Red Hill and I almost think of this is like Red Hill #2 that we're dealing with."
As the upcoming Legislative session nears, Native Hawaiian leaders are hoping to revive a housing project for kanaka among among addressing other issues.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Spotlight Now welcomed three women leading efforts to curb the prevalence of domestic violence in our community.
Got questions for everyone from Hawaii’s governor to business leaders to community organizers? Get them answered on HNN’s new weekly interview show, “Spotlight Now,” which includes live engagement with viewers on social media.
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation CEO Lori Kahikina discusses her new contract and the rail project's final, over-budget leg, plus the latest on Hawaiian Electric's wildfire mitigation program.