Bill Dorman
Senior Vice President of News and Executive EditorBill Dorman joined Hawaiʻi Public Radio as the news director in February 2011. Born in New York City, he spent 21 years at CNN in various positions behind the scenes and on the air in Atlanta, New York, Washington and Tokyo. He was also managing editor of Asia Pacific Broadcast for Bloomberg News for five years before moving to Hawaiʻi in 2009. He’s covered stories from more than 20 countries and territories. In 2025, he was named HPR's executive editor. Contact him at bdorman@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Today on The Conversation, our panel of guests will be discussing what the election results mean for Hawaiʻi. You can share your comments by calling 808-941-3689 on O’ahu or 1-877-941-3689 on the neighbor islands during the live show. -
Immigration, both legal and undocumented, has been a topic of discussion in Hawaiʻi this election season. HPR's Bill Dorman discussed this and more with attorney Esther Yoo to gain a local perspective on this national issue. -
Hawaiʻi Dems are canvassing in swing states; An attorney breaks down what this election means for immigration policy; Local hair care professionals look to capitalize on global growth of the salon industry -
While the United States wraps up voting in today’s election, Japan is already living with what the U.S. may soon be facing. Japan is still locked in political uncertainty — more than a week after its national election. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
More companies and governments are trying a four-day workweek. It's probably not a surprise that some European countries have led the way, but the concept is spreading to other locations that are slightly unusual. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
If you're a baseball fan, you already know we’re in the midst of the World Series. But despite that name, New York and Los Angeles aren't the only places involved in championship baseball these days. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
From electric vehicles to sustainable aviation fuel, this is International Energy Week in Singapore. It includes a conference where another focus is the development of an energy grid connecting Southeast Asia. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
One of the latest twists of the war in Ukraine is dominating media coverage in South Korea this week. It’s the story of thousands of North Korean troops the South Korean government says are joining Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute. -
While the U.S. presidential election is less than 3 weeks away, Indonesia will be getting a new president this weekend. And the change at the top has a particular meaning for Hawaiʻi. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
The United States is once again in the top spot of an Asia Power Index, produced by a leading regional think tank. However, the findings show some surprising developments over the past year. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
