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Reset and refresh: New leadership breathing life into Big Island’s public access Nā Leo TV

After struggling years with community producers leaving during the COVID-19 pandemic and an embezzlement scandal, new CEO and president Ashley Kierkiewicz is breathing new life into Hawaiʻi Islandʻs public access station Nā Leo TV.

Former Nā Leo TV CEO, Politician Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years in Prison

Stacy Higa was sentenced in federal court Tuesday, Feb. 22, to 46 months in prison for embezzling federal funds and for offering a bribe in return for grants under the pandemic-relief CARES Act.

Horner Named CEO For Nā Leo o Hawaiʻi, Replacing Disgraced Predecessor

The Board of Directors of Nā Leo o Hawaiʻi announced on Friday, Jan. 14 the appointment of Paul W. Horner as its President and Chief Executive Officer effective Feb. 1.

Anonymous Memo Sent to Nā Leo Alleges Wrongdoing

Nā Leo o Hawaiʻi is currently investigating allegations of wrongdoing after receiving an anonymous memo on Nov. 1.

Big Island Public Official Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

A former Big Island political figure has pleaded guilty in federal court to the crime of embezzlement.