Sunrise Xtra

Steve and Casey take on Sunrise Xtra in our first dual guest episode. They talk about what it's like to anchor together and life as part of the Sunrise cast.

Hawaii News Now reporter Cienna Pilotin joins us to talk about her interview with Kelsey Pfendler and the story behind her record-breaking 2,400-mile solo row from Monterey, California to Honolulu in 43 days. Cienna breaks down how Pfendler endured rough seas, high winds, extreme sleep deprivation, and auditory hallucinations; and shares behind the scenes stories about Pfendler's emotional finish at Waikīkī’s Hawaii Yacht Club.

Guy Hagi joins Surnise Xtra to talk about this year's hurricane season. He covers what to expect this El Nino year, and how to prepare for a severe weather event.

Jonathan Masaki shares about serving in the Army and how he got his start at Hawaii News Now. He also talks about his series Stories of Hawaii and his streaming show, The Rally Point.

Digital Producer Jocelyn Saribay talks about her first six months working at Hawaii News Now, and her role as the digital producer for Sunrise Weekends.

Lynn Kawano makes her first appearance on the show! She dives deep into her path to Hawaii News Now, her process for researching investigative stories, and her history in sports journalism.

Technical Media Producer Tahina Tomaszek talks about her first week working on Sunrise, and shares how the Kalele program changed her life.

Howard Dicus makes his first appearance on Sunrise Xtra! He sits down with Kate to talk about how he broke into the world of business reporting and shares his favorite memories on Sunrise.

Sunrise Producer Kate Bowermaster shares highlights from today's episode of Sunrise.

Kyle Chinen joins Sunrise Xtra to share what lead him to Hawaii News Now, and his path to becoming a sports reporter. He also shares highlights of his travels reporting on the road.