Spotlight Now: Hawaii explores sports tourism, gaming amid stadium setbacks

Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Director James Tokioka discusses the state’s economic landscape, addressing the softening tourism industry, updates on the Hawaiʻi Convention Center repairs, and the latest on the Aloha Stadium redevelopment — including potential delays caused by a Kakaʻako power station. Tokioka also details the state's exploratory efforts in sports tourism, film industry tax credits, and a forthcoming legalized gambling feasibility report. Then Hawaii News Now political analyst Colin Moore joins the show to break down the primary election results, analyzing the ongoing high-stakes recounts in two Republican primary contests, the power of union spending, key progressive defeats, and the general election outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.