Julie
Yoneyama is better known to her viewers, fans and friends as Julie
Y. Julie Y is a pioneer member of the Maui TV News
'ohana. After serving as Coming Attractions reporter for four
months, Julie moved into the co-anchor position in September,
2007. In her "day job," Julie serves as Director of
Community and Employee Relations for Hoaloha Na Eha dba
Old Lahaina Luau/Aloha Mixed Plate/Hoaloha Productions.
This position was created for her to meet the needs of Hoaloha
Ne Eha to perpetuate a positive presence in the community
and to encourage their employees to contribute and give back to
where they make their home. Also serving as the media contact
for her company, Julie has appeared in or been interviewed for
several network television shows on the Travel Channel,
Food Network and Country Music TV. Julie has
also written, directed and hosted productions for Hoaloha
Na Eha since 1997. She even finds time to serve as an MC
and dancer for Old Lahaina Luau.
While
her background as a performer and producer dates back two decades,
Julie's passion is equally shared with the time she spends on
her surfboard and in her kitchen. "In my spare time (what
spare time?) I love to surf, hike, read and cook! I learned to
surf couple years ago and can’t get enough!! Want to surf
a new spot every month, but love my regular spot at Launiupoko.
I also feel the need to play matchmaker and have an unofficial
dating service called CoCo’s Connections. On the weekends
you can often find me in O'ahu spending time with family and friends.
Cooking is a passion—and is very therapeutic for me—I
have the need to feed. I would love my own cooking show."
(Editor's
Note: At the time of this posting, Maui TV News
officials had not yet announced plans to add a cooking
show to the weekly lineup.)
