Steve Uyehara is an American journalist and anchor. Currently, he co-anchors Hawaii News Now: Sunrise morning from 4:30 a.m. He joined KGMB9 in 2000. Steve is a 3-time Emmy award winner and also received n Edward R. Murrow and Mark Twain awards.
However, it was very hard for Steve trying to get noticed in the newsroom when he first started back in 2000. He started out filing papers, answering phones, and trying to get noticed with his hard work. During his time with Hawaii News Now, he has been to Rome for the canonization of St. Damien, and New Orleans for the Warriors’ Sugar Bowl appearance.
Additionally, Steve got to fly with the Blue Angels and also went to Notre Dame and New York to cover local boy Manti Teo’s career. They even took their show to Hilo for Merrie Monarch Week one year.
Steve Uyehara Age
Steve was born in September 1976, in Hawaii, United States. He is 45 years old.
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Steve Uyehara Height
He is a man of average stature. Steve stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.72 m).
Steve Uyehara ParentsFamily
He was born and raised in Hawaii by his parents. Steve’s last name is Okinawan and the Y was inexplicably added when his grandfather came to the Islands. He holds an American nationality and belongs to seven different ethnicities. He has not shared more about his parents and/or siblings.
Steve Uyehara Wife
Steve is married to his wife Liz Chun. They met at KGMB9 where Liz was his boss. She currently serves as director of philanthropy at Pali Momi Medical Center. Together, Steve and Liz have a beautiful son named Jace and a daughter named Kayla.
Steve Uyehara Baby
Steve and Liz welcomed their baby boy Jace on December 16, 2011. He came weighing 9lbs 1oz, 10 days late with 39 hours of labor.
Steve Uyehara Education
He attended Damien, where he played volleyball and football. Furthermore, Steve also excelled in speech, even making it to the state finals one year.
Hawaii News Now Steve Uyehara
Steve currently co-anchors Hawaii News Now: Sunrise morning from 4:30 a.m. He joined KGMB9 in 2000. He is a 3-time Emmy award winner and also received n Edward R. Murrow and Mark Twain awards. During his time with Hawaii News Now, he has been to Rome for the canonization of St. Damien, and New Orleans for the Warriors’ Sugar Bowl appearance.
Additionally, Steve got to fly with the Blue Angels and also went to Notre Dame and New York to cover local boy Manti Teo’s career. They even took their show to Hilo for Merrie Monarch Week one year. However, it was very hard for Steve trying to get noticed in the newsroom when he first started back in 2000. He started out filing papers, answering phones, and trying to get noticed with his hard work.
The first time he got recognized by his news director was in 2001 after the Ehime Maru tragedy. Every day they would have a new box full of tapes coming through the newsroom. Steve stayed hours after work to write out what was on each tape, organize and label them. Eventually, he had the respect of his peers. Eventually, Steve became the weekend sports anchor, covering everything from Michelle Wie’s career to the Ewa Beach Little Leaguers’ World Series run and every UH sport.
Steve Uyehara Liz Chun
Liz Chun is the director of philanthropy at Pali Momi Medical Center. She is the wife of Steve and they live in Honolulu, HI together with their two kids.
Steve Uyehara Salary
He serves as a co-anchor at Hawaii News Now, he, therefore, receives a satisfactory salary. Steve’s average salary is $75,634 per year.
Steve Uyehara Net Worth
He has worked as a journalist for many years. Therefore, there is no doubt he has accumulated decent wealth over the years. The estimated net worth of Steve is $755,675.
Where Is Steve Uyehara
Steve currently co-anchors Hawaii News Now: Sunrise morning from 4:30 a.m. He joined KGMB9 in 2000.
Who Is Steve Uyehara Married To
Steve is married to his wife Liz Chun. Liz serves as director of philanthropy at Pali Momi Medical Center. Together, they have two kids.
