In the fall of 2014, Carlson got the call that would change his life when he received the opportunity to join the Hawaii News Now production team as a content technician. As a Running-Back on the Hawaiʻi Warrior football team, it was an honor to run through the tunnel at Aloha Stadium and represent both his family and state. Following graduation, he decided to further his academic career at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where he earned a spot on the football team. Their investment would eventually segue to Carlson’s attendance at Punahou School, where he would letter in football, basketball and wrestling. Between rushing from church to basketball games, he realized that his family had made a commitment to support him in all of his passions - both on and off the field. (Tracy Wright Corvo/Hawaii News Now) Kainoa Carlson - Hostīorn and raised in Kāneʻohe, family, faith, education and sports were all major tenants in Carlson’s life. Kainoa Carlson, one of the hosts of HI Now on Hawaii News Now. You can also see what’s happening right now on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Watch videos you might have missed on the free Hawaii News Now apps on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. on KGMB during Hawaii News Now: Sunrise, and Saturdays at 7 a.m. We make it easy to discover HI Now any time! See fresh, fun stories on TV weekdays at 7 a.m. From food, fashion, to the every day heroes making an impact in our islands, see stories that inspire and inform. HI Now celebrates the best of Hawaii, helping you and your family live your best lives by highlighting all things local.

You can find something extra every day on HI Now! Hosts of HI Now on Hawaii News Now Kainoa Carlson, left, and Rachel Pacarro host HI Now, a lifestyle brand from Hawaii News Now.

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