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. 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. Do fish bay at the moon? 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. WebHe was vice president and general manager of KIKU (now KHNL) from 1984 to 1989. I had to shut it down. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. As news director, he managed a staff of 72 journalists responsible for producing more than 50 hours of news content each week. I didnt know how far I could take it, Ive never done this before, but I felt good about doing it.. Originally from Washington, he now resides in Tempe,Arizona, where he is majoring in film production at Arizona State University and directs and edits short videos. Submit your coronavirus news tip. Kent was a public school teacher for eight years, at King Kamehameha III School in Lahaina, Maui, and Sleepy Eye Public School in Minnesota. In some ways its akin to what I probably did in broadcast.. It opened up a completely new life for me, a life Ive fallen in love with, Ching said. 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. Decades earlier, he was an on-air analyst for University of Hawaii football (where he coached before getting into TV). We just said: Okay. Took a deep breath. 808-864-1776 | info@grassrootinstitute.org. All rights reserved. I did not have security guards available They were handling other permitted events in the mall.. This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. A graduate of Kamehameha Schools, h. e holds advanced degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Hawaii. 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. In a video shown on KITV, Tseu said Leed was so happy people were excited to see her. [3] He worked at KGMB from 1977 to 1984. Copyright 2023 StarAdvertiser.com. 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. As general manager of three major television stations in Honolulu, Rick Blangiardi oversaw the markets most-watched newscasts for nearly two decades. 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. 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. For more on Gray TV and its philosophy on news, visit www.gray.tv. Click here to view the newest job openings. Blangiardis competitor in the final runoff, Keith Amemiya, hammered him for supporting Donald Trump in 2016 (a negative in this Democratic-leaning state). Its a really high-impact job. All rights reserved. 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. General Sales Manager Hawaii News Now Oct 2009 - Jan 20199 years 4 months Honolulu, HI General Sales Manager Raycom Media (KHNL/KFVE) Aug 2007 - He is a regular contributor todifferentbrains.com, a website devoted to neurodiversity. David Swann is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in history. 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. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. 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. Tim Sakahara brings a very real Now a design professional living in Vermont, he has bachelor of arts degree from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Blangiardi, who posted Chings job nationally last Friday, said that he is looking to fill the position with someone with strong ties to Hawaii. I put a big line in the sand when I cross over that. To learn more about our available positions and to apply, click the link below. Reception may vary by location and some stations may only be viewable with. But its unfortunate it gone blown up on social media.. [1], The new unified newscasts, titled Hawaii News Now, launched on October 26, 2009. Jensen or his research has also appeared on Hawaii Public Radio, KITV4 News, KHON2 News, Hawaii News Now and ThinkTech Hawaii. He started at KGMB as an intern in 2011 and later returned as a digital content producer and social media reporter before becoming the stations digital executive producer. Scheuring, like Blangiardi, was a former collegiate football player who found a niche in journalism. 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. 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. The one thing that Rick does is communicate, Humber says. Hawaiian Telcom today announced that Su Shin, its Chief of Staff, has been promoted to President and General Manager effective February 10, 2020. 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. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. [23][24][25], Blangiardi voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, and said, "I think a lot of his policies, despite his personal antics, have been effective". [19], In the August 8 nonpartisan blanket primary, Blangiardi finished first with 25.7% of the vote. But over the past year, Blangiardi began making headlines of his own. Melissa RabideauAssistant to the executivevice president. He was the head coach, and we all knew it., Blangiardi also credits his market research, another tool he brought over from his broadcast TV experience. As part of this effort, we encourage qualified community organizations to become a part of our full-time job opportunity notification mailing list. [15] The next month, he announced his candidacy in the 2020 Honolulu mayoral election. 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. [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. 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. He also enjoys reading books about history and economics. Charley Myers began his career as a photographer after graduating from the University of Hawaii with a bachelors degree in fine arts. Hawaii 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 KHNL (channel 13), and Telemundo affiliate KFVE (channel 6). Rick Blangiardi, president and general manager of Hawaii News Now, announced today that he will retire this month and may run for Honolulu mayor, according to a HNN report. Its hard for me to fathom that something like this could happen. 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. Hawaii News Now is one of Hawaii Business Magazines Best Places to Work. Be a part of Hawaiis dominant multimedia company, with a reach that stretches far beyond Hawaiis shores. 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In 2011, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser formed a partnership with Hawaii News Now to combine stories, investigative reporting, political news researching and polling of issues that affects Hawaiians. Celebrate Hawaiian holiday, Lei Day, at Nevada State Museum in Carson City. Can you identify the man in the surveillance photo? [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. [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). Please try different keywords. '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. 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. The new hires had no prior experience operating the new equipment and had to be trained. I voted on both sides. California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Former HNN news director Scott Humber is the mayor's new communications director, Humber replaces Tim Sakahara, who took a job at Central Pacific Bank, Ian Scheuring joins the team with extensive digital production experience, Blangiardi was the general manager of HNN until he resigned to run for mayor. Aahir Ghosh creates and manages videos for the Grassroot Institute of Hawaiis YouTube channel. He also is a former student fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education. Now a design professional living in Vermont, he has bachelor of arts degree from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. She has a journalism degree from the University of Missouri, where she also minored in business and sociology. [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. He is also an exceptional leader who knows and understands Hawaii, and the many challenging issues we face at every level of government, and in our communities. 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. This feed updates continuously 24/7 so check back regularly. [10], In 1993, he became vice president and general manager at KPIX-TV in San Francisco. Learn More. 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He also said that he has voted for both Democrats and Republicans in the past.[26]. jahokovi@grassrootinstitute.org Melissa Rabideau By clicking "OK" or continuing to use this site, you agree that we may collect and use your personal data and set But My number one job is safety in the mall. The combined operation was based at the KHNL/KFVE studios on Waiakamilo Road in Honolulu; KGMB vacated its longtime home on Kapiolani Boulevard. 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. (Screenshot of KITV video), During the recent Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, legendary musician Melveen Leed and kumu hula Iwalani Walsh Tseu were at a craft fair at the Prince Khi Plaza giving an impromptu performance when the general manager asked them via a vendor to stop performing because of safety concerns.. His portfolio and full background can be found at. I think I am ready for that challenge.. But now that COVID-19 has impacted the states economy, which relies heavily on tourism, the new mayor says his priority is economic recovery. She has lived in Hawaii since 2018. YouTube This is Now is hosted by HNN reporter/anchor Ashley Nagaoka and award-winning HNN producer/director Jonathan Jared Saupe.[2]. Though non-news programming would remain in place, the three stations would have a single news department dominated by former KGMB personalities. Im an independent person. 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. Be a part of Hawaiis dominant multimedia company, By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. When you think about death and are faced with the very real possibility of losing the ones you love it changes how you think about your own life. Since moving to Hawaii in 1991, he also has worked for Hawaii News Now, KITV and several advertising and public relations firms. The IBEW reps and heads were paid to turn a blind eye to the situation. [13], In 2002, Blangiardi returned to Hawaii as the senior vice president and general manager of KHON-TV and KGMB. If he decides to enter the mayoral race, he will join what is expected to be a crowded field. They were drawing a crowd that was blocking the walkways and blocking the exits, making it hard for people to get out. Blangiardi said the report came back with leadership, trustworthiness and decisiveness. I knew then that my table was set for an outsider to make a run of this, he says. All rights reserved. PeterBochneris a veteran computer industry journalist and editor. Kevin Lewis began his career in graphic arts at a small Honolulu print shop. 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. Previously, he worked as a journalist for 17 years including at Hawaii News Now, where Blangiardi was the general manager. 5. 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. Ian Scheuring, HNNs digital executive producer, will start his new job producing digital content for the mayors team later this month. 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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. 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 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Blangiardi left Hawaii to become the general manager of KING-TV in Seattle in October Jennifer Hunt isan entrepreneur, business owner and real estate investor who has been living in Hawaii on and offsince 2010. Jennifer Hunt Community relations manager. Jonathan Helton is a summa cum laude graduate of Freed-Hardeman University in Tennessee where he earned a bachelors degree in law and politics. 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. Blangiardi was the defensive coordinator and associate head coach under Price. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. In his free time, he enjoys SCUBA diving and hiking around Oahu. Were committed to a broad applicant recruiting outreach program in our continuing efforts to represent our diverse community. We look forward to hearing from you. Forget how much money I was making but I gave up a job I loved, Blangiardi says. Blangiardi has never held public office, but has served on numerous community boards, including the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. Hes a former University of Hawaii football player and coach., and most recently the former Having trouble with comments? [8][12] He left KHON in 2006 when Emmis Communications sold the station. [14] After the 2008 recession, Blangiardi led the consolidation of KGMB and KHNL into Hawaii News Now. Click to get a sign-in link sent to your email. Sarah Zoellick is a former reporter at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, where she covered three consecutive sessions of the Hawaii Legislature. [8] Blangiardi left Hawaii to become the general manager of KING-TV in Seattle in October 1989. Among the issues brought up late in the race was Blangiardis political identification. Having trouble with comments? Prince Waikiki has appointed Joshua Hargrove as general manager, parent company Prince Resorts Hawaii announced. I just pray to god it doesnt happen to anyone else.. 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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. 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.. Copyright 1997 - 2023 NewsNow Publishing Limited. Jensen or his research has also appeared on Hawaii Public Radio, KITV4 News, KHON2 News, Hawaii News Now and ThinkTech Hawaii. cookies to improve your experience and customise advertising. Honolulu, HI 96813 As a young adult, she moved to Seattle, Wash., where she graduated from Olympic College. In effect, Raycom swapped KFVE to MCG Capital in return for KGMB. He previously worked in the television industry and helped consolidate KHNL and KGMB into Hawaii News Now. Born and raised in Kaneohe, his research interests are in urban and labor economics and applied econometrics. Blangiardi also distances himself from Trump in one specific way: Coming from the news media, he doesnt demonize it. Taking that fact to heart has brought a sense of clarity and energy to the present. 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. WebGeneral Manager Email: KPickman@HawaiiNewsNow.com Colleen Ching Director of Sales Phone: (808) 847-9320 Email: CChing@HawaiiNewsNow.com Frank Guiffreda Sean Mitsui is a graduate from the University of Hawaii at Mnoa with a major in finance and minor in political science. He is a past president of the Hawaii Kai Rotary Club and the Hahaione Elementary PTSA, as well as a certified fitness trainer. 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 AgraduateofNorth Arlington High School in New Jersey, he has a bachelors degree in English and a masters degree in science journalism, both from Boston University. 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. 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 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. Blangiardi was elected mayor of Honolulu in the 2020 mayoral election, and took office on January 2, 2021. 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. He was an editorial cartoonist for the Huntsville Times in northern Alabama for nine years before settling in Hawaii in 1994. 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. 500 Ala Moana Blvd. 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. 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But unfortunately there was some confusion and the vendor interrupted them in the middle of their second song, Kea said. The origins of the three stations sharing their resources stemmed from the August 18, 2009 announcement that MCG Capital Corporation (then-owner of KGMB) and Raycom Media (owner of KHNL and, at the time, KFVE) had entered into a shared services agreement with Raycom as the senior partner. [1], Blangiardi was born on September 15, 1946,[2] in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was raised there in a tenement. 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. Youve got to go through the proper channels. He was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, and is a U.S. Air Force veteran. Rick Blangiardi, president and general manager of Hawaii News Now, announced today that he will retire this month and may run for Honolulu mayor, Relevance is automatically assessed, so occasionally headlines not about Hawaii news might appear - if so please contact us regarding any persistent issues. As a broadcaster all these many years, Ive had to be an independent person. 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. All rights reserved. He was born and raised in Hawaii, but also has lived in Japan and California. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the Honolulu-Star Advertiser, Pacific Business News, Honolulu Civil Beat and other publications.