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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A new AI technology called WhaleSpotter is being utilized on sea vessels to detect whales in the ocean and prevent them from being fatally struck. -
Andy Langhurst, head of the Public Access Room at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature, sheds light on the legislative process; Daniel Zitterbart, co-inventor of the "Whale Spotter" system, talks about how the AI technology can help avoid whale strikes -
It was 40 years ago that the movement known as the People Power Revolution overthrew the government of President Ferdinand Marcos. Today, his son is president, and the country remains a crucial part of U.S. policy in Asia. -
The global trade system is facing a week of uncertainty when it comes to tariffs. And that's especially true when it comes to Asia. HPR's Bill Dorman has more. -
Tariffs remain a key part of the Trump Administrationʻs foreign policy. Right now, Japan and South Korea are taking different approaches to deal with them. -
An island destination that relies on tourism for a large part of its economy and has added a tax to help environmental conservation may sound familiar to Hawaiʻi residents, but this story is about New Zealand. -
Most athletes competing in the Winter Olympics come from cold-weather countries. But there are some notable exceptions involving Asia — especially when it comes to skiing. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute. -
Japan's prime minister won a decisive victory in parliamentary elections this weekend. The international reaction to the results depends on where you look. -
Weʻre two weeks away from the start of the Lunar New Year. For the first time in 60 years, it will be the Year of the Fire Horse — a significant combination, especially in one Asian country. -
The Super Bowl is a week from Sunday, and if you want to buy tickets, you should be ready to spend a minimum of $6,000 apiece. But that's also not the most expensive ticket on the market right now.
