Sunrise One Month Anniversary
It's been one month now since I started on Sunrise, but time feels distorted. On the one hand, I feel like I've been working with the team forever because we "click." On the other hand, it feels fresh...
View ArticleWhy We Don't Say "Break a Leg" in the News Biz...
"Break a leg" is a standard pep talk for entertainers, but if you were watching Sunrise yesterday, you know why we don't say it in the news biz. Our Sunrise Around Town reporter and studio crewman...
View ArticleBaby Talk
So, I've had a big secret since I moved to Sunrise. After I decided to switch to mornings, I learned I was pregnant. Talk about timing. Can you say morning sickness?!?! (I have an unbelievable morning...
View ArticleTraffic Ticket Gate
You know everyone loves a good conspiracy theory so I'll stir something up here. Yesterday, a nasty 6 car pileup at the H-1 H-2 merge resulted in a horrendous traffic jam during the morning rush hour....
View ArticlePlaying Catch Up
I'm back to business as usual after a one week vacation and even longer hiatus from my blog. So much to catch up on, so little time. I'll play catch up this weekend. In the meantime, I send out emails...
View ArticleToo Much Information
Well, I've really done it now. My trusty iPhone and MacBook are both maxed out. Too many cute clips of Kai, I suppose. I have to start saving and/or deleting, but it's not at the top of my to do list...
View ArticleLaughs with Star of "Love Bites"
On any given morning on Sunrise, we may chat live via satellite with stars from Los Angeles or New York. Usually, the stars come to play. Today we had fun with actor Greg Grunberg, one of the stars of...
View ArticleMeet Our New Sports Director Chris Tanaka
A void that was left in our Hawaii News Now ohana by the departure of Sports Director Liz Chun is about to be filled. Liz, you may remember, decided to get out of news after the death of her Dad. She...
View ArticleTime to Get Back to Work
So it's that time already. Time to return to work. Time is a funny thing. It's all relative. For me, it flew by as I spent cherised family time with my newborn Hana, my 3 year old son Kai and husband...
View ArticleLike Old Times on Sunrise
Gone for 3 months, but the team didn't miss a beat and I slid right back into my place on Sunrise this morning. Thanks for the warm welcome back! Our morning team really plays off of each other so when...
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