Beginning September 1, 2026, Honolulu County’s Department of Planning and Permitting will require most residential projects to use a CivCheck Guided AI process before submitting their permit application.

U.S. Pacific Command Admiral Sam Paparo spoke in depth with Hawaii News Now’s Annalisa Burgos about the cost of ensuring security in the Pacific region amid increasing competition with China.

Annalisa Burgos talks with the Campaign for Immigrant Justice coalition about the impact of ICE raids across the islands on residents, resources and businesses.

Annalisa Burgos talks to U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler about hosting the 30th Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) and Trevor Abarzua, president and executive director of the Waikīkī Improvement Association, about the economic impact of military exercises and defense spending in Hawaii.

Annalisa Burgos sits down with Reina Miyamoto, executive director of the Hawaii HomeOwnership Center, to talk about the cost of owning a home and tips for people looking to buy property in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world.

Annalisa Burgos sits down with criminal justice reform advocate Kat Brady to talk about the cost of incarceration and the impact of Hawaii’s prison system on its economy.

Annalisa Burgos sits down with Hawaii Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Sherry Menor and Hawaii Business Magazine editor-in-chief Jennifer Ablan to talk about the cost of doing business in Hawaii.

Annalisa Burgos talks with Dan Haire, president and CEO, Navian Hawaii, about the cost of healthcare for those suffering from serious and terminal illnesses. Navian is a non-profit that provides hospice and palliative care for patients with serious illnesses, like dementia or cancer, focusing on comfort, dignity, and support for families.