Mahealani Richardson is an Anchor/Reporter at Hawaii News Now. She covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest and world news, health and wellness, and legal affairs, while also delving into specialized areas such as animal rights and cryptocurrency regulation. Mahealani has been featured in various media outlets including KALB-TV, WBRC FOX6 News, and Honolulu Civil Beat.
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Mahealani Richardson predominantly covers local news in Hawaii, with a focus on government announcements and their impact on the community. Given her coverage of environmental concerns, legal disputes, and community events, she may be interested in pitches related to local initiatives addressing these issues.
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By: Mahealani Richardson
Eleven kumu hula and their hālau hula will gather Saturday at Bishop Museum for ʻIlau Ka Hula 2026, a hula fundraiser running from 5 to 9 p.m. The event was originally scheduled in March but was postponed after a Kona Low storm forced cancellations across the islands.
By: Mahealani Richardson
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are investigating a burglary at a Mapunapuna used car lot where thieves broke in and drove off with six vehicles worth an estimated $150,000.
By: Mahealani Richardson
Honolulu police are investigating a burglary at a Mapunapuna used car lot where thieves broke in and drove off with six vehicles worth an estimated $150,000.
By: Mahealani Richardson
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees is facing internal divisions after four minority trustees filed a court document supporting the agency's ousted CEO in her lawsuit against OHA.
By: Mahealani Richardson
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police are investigating a burglary at a Mapunapuna used car lot where thieves broke in and drove off with six vehicles worth an estimated $150,000.
By: Mahealani Richardson
Published Jul. 9, 2026 at 12:52 AM EDT | Updated 6 minutes ago
By: Mahealani Richardson
MOLOKA'I (HawaiiNewsNow) - More than 20 Moloka'i residents protested the restart of tours to Kalaupapa on Thursday morning, as the National Park Service launched a new hiking tour to the site where people with Hansen's Disease were once banished from society.
By: Mahealani Richardson
A citizen then called the dealership with a tip about a fifth car — a Toyota Tacoma — located on Fort Weaver Road in Ewa.
By: Mahealani Richardson
Gov. Josh Green signed a series of bills Monday to strengthen Hawaii’s education system, including one inspired by a video showing a school athletic director getting hit by a parent after a basketball game.
By: Mahealani Richardson
Published Jul. 14, 2026 at 12:35 AM EDT | Updated moments ago HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Gov.
