Finding Aloha with Annalisa Burgos: Recent Episodes

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An international journalist moves to Honolulu in search of aloha in everyday life, from neighborhoods to government, from a transplant’s perspective.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the cost of living in Hawaii and misconceptions some visitors have.

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TV journalist Annalisa Burgos talks about upcoming elections in Hawaii.

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TV journalist Annalisa Burgos gives an update on what’s happening in Hawaii as the summer comes to an end.

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TV journalist Annalisa Burgos gives an update on life in Hawai’i as we head into Memorial Day weekend.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the latest news in Hawaii and her new job at Hawaii News Now.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the end to Hawaii’s indoor mask requirement, travel quarantine mandate and Safe Travels Program.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on loosening restrictions in Hawaii, the return of in-person events and a sense of normalcy.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about Hawaii residents’ desire for normalcy during the COVID-19 pandemic and what one scientist says we should expect for the future.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about changing attitudes toward the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic and hopes for the lunar new year.

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TV journalist Annalisa Burgos reflects on how Hawaii is doing so far in a new year with a different COVID-19 variant and the same pandemic.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos shares her experience travelling internationally for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic and what it’s like to quarantine in a Manila hotel.

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TV news anchor and journalist Annalisa Burgos talks about being part of the Great Resignation or Big Quit, where workers are reassessing their life goals and leaving their full-time jobs during the pandemic.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about ongoing COVID restrictions in Hawaii and fighting burnout during the pandemic.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on COVID19 restrictions in Hawaii and an upcoming vaccine passport program for bars, restaurants, gyms and indoor businesses on Oahu.

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Hawaii TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos explains the growing COVID-19 crisis in Hawaii and why the state is asking tourists not to visit right now.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about more people moving to Hawaii and how the mass influx affects locals who resent unequal treatment.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about tourists who arrive unprepared, feel entitled and disrespect local laws and wildlife.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about growing resentment among Hawai’i residents about overtourism, overcrowding and lack of respect of visitors to Hawai’i.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on COVID-19 restrictions in Hawaii, as Las Vegas and other cities in the United States reopens.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about visitors trying to flout Hawaii’s mask mandate and confrontations between entitled tourists and frustrated locals.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on the launch of Hawaii’s interisland vaccine passport and the upcoming summer travel season.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on the Covid19 pandemic in Hawaii amid Mother’s Day crowds.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about Hawaii’s return to normalcy and the launch of interisland vaccine passports on May 11.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about buying a single family home on Oahu in a crazy real estate market where median home prices hit a record high of $950,000 in March 2021.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about rising coronavirus cases in Hawaii as tourism picks up for Spring Break, restrictions are lifted and young people attend illegal parties.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about nightlife in Honolulu with bars back open until midnight and more tourists coming for spring break.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on plans to lift COVID19 restrictions in Hawaii, nearly a year since the pandemic hit the state.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about getting the Covid19 vaccine and how priority is determined when distributing the vaccine.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos shares an update on the vaccine rollout in Hawaii, case numbers and the economy,

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about reaction in Hawaii to President Joe Biden’s inauguration and expectations of his administration.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about visiting Maui during the COVID-19 pandemic along with other holiday travelers.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on celebrating Christmas during the pandemic in Hawaii.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the coronavirus vaccine arriving in Hawaii and what it means for restrictions.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the mood in Hawaii with visitors arriving during Thanksgiving weekend.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the Kauai Mayor’s proposed travel restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge on the mainland and more people travel to Hawaii.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about fighting complacency, depression and fatigue with the coronavirus and ongoing restrictions.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on what's happening in Hawaii after a very long election night. This recording is from the Annalisa Unfiltered vlog that is livestreamed at facebook.com/AnnalisaUnfiltered Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Hawaii time (Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Manila/Singapore).

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on what's happening in Hawaii as the state welcomes back tourists during the COVID-19 pandemic. This recording is from the Annalisa Unfiltered vlog that is livestreamed at facebook.com/AnnalisaUnfiltered Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Hawaii time (Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Manila/Singapore).

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos breaks down the latest Hawaii news headlines, including a growing outbreak on Lanai island in Maui County and more tourists arriving.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos heads to Los Angeles to try out Hawaii’s pretravel testing program that starts Oct 15.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos moderates a forum with the candidates for Honolulu Mayor -- Keith Amemiya and Rick Blangiardi. They discuss a range of issues including COVID-19 restrictions, economic recovery, rail, taxation and affordable housing. 

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on COVID-19 restrictions in Honolulu and opening up small businesses and tourism.

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Hawaii TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos moderates a discussion among four Oahu educators and a representative for the U.S. Census about the challenges of reopening schools during the pandemic, virtual teaching and distance learning, and working with parents and the government to ensure the safety of communities. This is part of the Tsismisan Census Talk Story series: https://bit.ly/filipino-census-tsismisan 

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Hawaii news anchor Annalisa Burgos recaps two months of dramatic change in Hawaii’s COVID19 situation- from zero and single digit case numbers to triple digits and more deaths.

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Hawaii imports about 90 percent of its food and the COVID-19 pandemic showed how vulnerable the state’s food supply is and the need to build resiliency should imports be disrupted.

TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos spoke to the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation’s Brian Miyamoto and state Representative Richard Onishi from the Big Island about ways to support local farmers and build a more resilient agriculture industry.

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TV anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos compares protests in Hawaii to those on the mainland and what they could mean for the fight against COVID19.

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TV anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos talks about how churches, restaurants and salons in Hawaii are gearing up to welcome people in June.

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TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos talks to small business owners who depend on tourism spending and how COVID-19 restrictions are affecting their livelihoods. They say federal Paycheck Protection Program loans are not enough to sustain them through the state shutdown.

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TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos co-hosts Good Morning Hawaii Weekends. She recently spoke to business consultant Ryan Tanaka who also owns Giovanni Pastrami in Honolulu about proposed legislation to set aside $100 million of Hawaii's $1.25 billion in CARES Act money to pay landlords when their tenants cannot.

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TV anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos talks about covering small businesses trying to survive during the state shutdown. She spoke to the owner of four popular Irish bars in Honolulu who may have to close them for good, if the state doesn't lift COVID-19 restrictions or at least offer help to companies.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos gives an update on Hawaii’s efforts to flatten the curve and the debate over who should be tested for coronavirus.

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TV news anchor/journalist Annalisa Burgos shares her experience covering the COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii.

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Hawaii is under a “Stay at Home” order meaning residents and visitors are only allowed outside for essential activities like medical care and groceries. Everyone coming in are required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

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TV news anchor and reporter Annalisa Burgos talks about how coronavirus concerns are impacting Hawaii.

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TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos talks about experiencing Hawaiian culture and aloha on Hawaii’s Big Island, including stargazing at Mauna Kea and hiking in the Volcanoes Park.

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TV news anchor Annalisa Burgos talks about the hustle in Hawaii and what lawmakers are doing to make urban home ownership more affordable.

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Honolulu mourned the death of two police officers killed when responding to an assault near Waikiki. Journalist Annalisa Burgos asks if the local culture of silence may have contributed to the tragedy.

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Honolulu-based TV journalist Annalisa Burgos talks about plantation mentality and the mindset of public schools vs private schools in Hawaii.

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Some residents say Hawaii’s government is more concerned about big money interests, not the middle class. Honolulu-based TV anchor Annalisa Burgos is covering the state legislature, where one bill aims to fight the affordable housing shortage using Singapore’s public housing model.

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Honolulu TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos discovers Hawaii’s special connection to Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

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Honolulu TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos just moved to the Aloha State after living across Asia and the US. To kick off the new decade, she’s documenting her journey of adjustment.

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TV news anchor/reporter Annalisa Burgos reflects on life as a transplant and international journalist in Hawaii.