Navy launches major construction project; Local publishing house celebrates 45 years; How can we make lūʻau more authentic?

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg tours Honolulu rail, harbors and airports; Evictions on Maui; Oʻahu architect to become first woman to take top medal

What does a recent court ruling against Hawaiʻi's biggest health insurer HMSA means for doctors and patients?; The costs of Maui's recovery; History of the Maunaloa trail

Hawaiʻi to get $50 million from EPA to upgrade water infrastructure; Marine scientists on the hazards nets and boat strikes pose to whales; Do traffic cams make a difference?

A resident shares her experience after fuel was discovered in the Navy water system in 2021; An upcoming rally at the State Capitol is set to bring awareness to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The paniolo, or the Hawaiian cowboy, has a storied history in our islands. Today we’re reairing recent interviews celebrating their place in our local lore.

Gov. Josh Green on new tiny home villages for houseless residents, child welfare reform; NPR journalists share how to participate in the student podcast challenge

A bill to legalize recreational marijuana is advancing at the legislature; Actor and social justice advocate George Takei visits Hawaiʻi to honor the Day of Remembrance

Law professor outlines the failures of America's child welfare system; The Zoning Board of Appeals' latest decision in "monster homes" case

How farmers can divert old crops from the waste stream to create value-added products; Can scientists build a sun shield in outer space to fight global warming?

Federal efforts to assist displaced Maui families; A Maui resident and her extended family struggle to stay together as they search for a new home

The Conversation is broadcasting live from Lahaina, Maui today as residents mark six months since the wildfires destroyed more than 2,000 structures and killed 100 people on Aug. 8.

A Lahaina resident recounts fleeing into the ocean to escape the Aug. 8 blaze; Viral young performer Kamaha’o Haumea-Thronas kicks off HPR Mele Concert series

HPR President and General Manager José A. Fajardo will be stepping down on July 31; Makapu’u's final lighthouse keeper reflects on his service

The climate crisis can feel overwhelming, so where should we take action? We tackle this topic with our panel of guests.

As we get our bearings in 2024, we’re revisiting a few conversations with local leaders who are charting our path forward.

Combating invasive species on military land; Exhibit pays tribute to Japanese immigrant workers on Lānaʻi's pineapple plantation; Waikīkī hosts ballroom dance competition

Cleanup efforts in Kula; New standards for password protection; Honolulu African-American Film Festival kicks off

Rep. Cedric Gates proposes legislation to address violence in his West Oʻahu district; what's included in the Maui fires legislative package

HPR takes a tour of Honolulu's Chinatown; the lives of workers who constructed the Red Hill underground fuel facility; expanding opportunities for women in esports

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda talks about her first year in Washington; what this legislative session means for invasive species prevention and local agriculture

Nonprofit faces challenges in the effort to get the Falls of Clyde back to Scotland; New insights into Niʻihau's history from Hawaiian-language newspapers

Dangerous driving sees pandemic spike; World-class violinist on the power of music to connect communities and break down barriers of inequality

We discuss reactions to Gov. Green's State of the State address; the State Energy Office gives an update on where things stand with the future of hydrogen in Hawaiʻi; a Maui pie shop talks about how they were impacted by the wildfires; and the director of a new documentary about the Hōkūle‘a reflects on relearning the language of the navigator

Takeaways from Gov. Josh Green's State of the State address; Thursday's deadline to apply for assistance from the Small Business Administration; protecting America's Chinatowns

Community's response to Navy's decision not to attend community meeting about Red Hill fuel tanks; insights from the first of two Right-of-Entry informational workshops for West Maui residents

Gov. Josh Green reacts to the legislative priorities outlined by house speaker and senate president; What does the global landscape of AI mean for Hawaiʻi?

Red Hill defueling process enters its next phase; Resources for victims of human trafficking; Hawaiian musician Henry Kapono kicks off a new series of concerts

Anniversary of the Red Hill 2014 spill, which leaked 27,000 gallons of jet fuel; Conversation tips for partisan times from a civil discourse specialist

There's a lot of talk about growing local agriculture, but we want to hear from those out in the field doing the work. Today, we're revisiting our favorite conversations from the past year with those who are getting down and dirty to find innovative solutions for food sustainability.

Health equity during the next phase of Maui's recovery; UH hosts summit on racial healing; NYTimes food writer the intersection of culture and cuisine

The rise of multigenerational housing; The growing trend of pay transparency laws across the country; Inspiration behind the theme of this year's ball at the Queen Emma Summer Palace

Calls for investments in innovative industries; State ag dept. asks for more funds; Reflections on the anniversary of the 2018 Hawaiʻi false missile alert

Insights from the first meeting of the Maui Economic Recovery Commission; Efforts underway to restore several historic properties amid heavy rain forecasts

A Hawaiʻi author and law professor highlights institutional corruption in new paper; Entrepreneurs are bringing a new sour candy to Hawaiʻi's shelves

A domestic violence prevention advocate responds to the violent cases that made headlines over the holidays; A new website launches to share Maui housing resources

An EPA official responds to concerns over trace levels of petroleum hydrocarbons reported in six homes on the Navy water system last October; a labor specialist discusses the impacts of the statewide minimum wage increase; a local author's debut novel receives kudos on best-of-2023 list

A realtor and short-term rental operator says getting rid of STRs will not solve Maui's housing woes; Lawmakers look to support artists impacted by the Maui fires; A public speaking coach shares her best tips on how to overcome fear in front of a crowd

We revisit the opening of the exhibit featuring Queen Lili‘uokalani, a kumu hula who shares his reaction to being named an innovator in his field by a national foundation, a woman on a mission to raise awareness about global warming who brings a polar bear puppet to O‘ahu, and a trailblazing Hawaiʻi rap group's impact on local culture.

A Maui workers' union member discusses how the wildfire recovery process is impacting his housing situation; an Oʻahu STEM student shares her love for math and inspiring more girls to get into the STEM field; and local musician Nicholas Lum talks about his new approach to mele that blends innovation and tradition

The head of the Hawaiʻi Housing and Finance Development Corporation discusses one of the various efforts to get more long-term housing available for survivors of the Maui fires; experts weigh in on the possible belongings and artifacts that could have survived the fires — and how to restore them; HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol looks into the proposed fire debris site at Olowalu and the pushback it's getting from residents; and some “striking findings” in surveys by the Pew Research Center on The Long View.

We jump into the HPR time-machine and revisit long-time HPR reporter Noe Tanigawa's interview with musicians Mark Yim and Bobby Hall who reflect on Peter Moon and the Hawaiian music scene; and musician Robert Cazimero about the changing soundtrack of Waikīkī

Experts share how those in Hawaiʻi may find harmony both internally and with their community as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues; public health studies professors with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa discuss the environmental studies on Maui and the health risks they can pose; a father-son duo talks about working together in the film, being in the industry as people of color and a new movie they worked on together.

Gov. Josh Green discusses his priorities for Maui's recovery and building more housing for the homeless; UH highlights its effort to measure the impact of Maui wildfires on coastal water quality; and muralist Vaimoana Niumeitolu shares her experience painting murals in the West Bank

HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol checks in with the survivors of the Maui fires who continue to look for housing; a University of Hawaiʻi hydrologist discusses an ongoing program that offers free water testing five months after the Maui fires; a Jewish community on Kauaʻi makes and delivers jewelry to Israeli refugees impacted by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

A UH professor shares his efforts to update outdated agricultural maps using satellites and AI; Keck Observatory's new director talks about balancing science and culture; a Maui filmmaker discusses his new streaming series, "Moku Moku"; and local musician Stephen Inglis shares why he's reviving an iconic Grateful Dead concert here in the islands

UH researchers discuss using sail drones to collect information from nearshore waters off Lahaina; Project Dana shares its connection with former First Lady Rosalynn Carter; we explore dual citizenship for Micronesians; and ʻElepaio Social Services discusses efforts to improve the health of Waiʻanae residents

We are going to the movies for today's hana hou! We shine the spotlight on Ryan Kawamoto, whose documentary highlights the overlooked history of Japanese Americans who were removed by force from their homes and businesses during World War II; Filmmaker Jean Shim talks about what went into making her feature film that screened at the 43rd Hawaiʻi International Film Festival; local resident Henk Rogers, who secured worldwide distribution rights to the Tetris game, shares the backstory as depicted in the new film "Tetris"; and Elliot Lucas talks about the Kauaʻi Film Academy producing its first feature film

We are going to the movies for today's hana hou! We shine the spotlight on Ryan Kawamoto, whose documentary highlights the overlooked history of Japanese Americans who were removed by force from their homes and businesses during World War II; Filmmaker Jean Shim talks about what went into making her feature film that screened at the 43rd Hawaiʻi International Film Festival; local resident Henk Rogers, who secured worldwide distribution rights to the Tetris game, shares the backstory as depicted in the new film "Tetris"; and Elliot Lucas talks about the Kauaʻi Film Academy producing its first feature film

Airline officials discuss what the Hawaiian-Alaska Airlines merger means for the companies and their customers; a food systems professor details the policies and efforts needed in food security and local agriculture; HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on a Makahiki ceremony on Kahoʻolawe and its connection to the healing of the island.

The State Consumer Protector shares ways to stay protected against holiday scams; we discuss an emerging mental health crisis among boys and men; and we share the call of the java sparrow in today's Manu Minute

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discusses updates to the Ala Wai Flood Risk Management Project and why public input is needed; ʻukulele master Jake Shimabukuro shares why music can be healing and a song off his new album; and the first bodyboarding world champion reflects on winning 40 years ago

The Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism Association shares its thoughts on tourist safety and the hold on promoting tourism on Maui; the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reflects on the impacts of its first Native Hawaiian scientist-in-charge; and an architect and a neuroscientist discuss a new, innovative design for permanent housing in Maui

FEMA shares its efforts to convince property owners to convert short-term rentals to long-term housing for Maui fire victims, Maui's "Uncle George" Kahumoku talks about his perspective on Lahaina's recovery, and legendary Maori actress Rena Owen discusses helping grow Hawaiʻi's film industry

The nephew of a Pearl Harbor attack veteran shares the contents of his uncle's diary; the head of the Honolulu Marathon provides an update on participation from runners from Asia; and a UH architecture professor discusses Lahaina's architectural history

A state Department of Human Services program to housing families who have been displaced by the Maui fires but don’t qualify for federal assistance; a Filipino family searching for a home yet again after Lahaina fire; and the declining population and song of the Hawaiian honeycreeper ʻAkiapōlāʻau.

Two nonprofits discuss the grants available for building agroforestry in Hawaiʻi, the U.S. Interior Department shares info on climate change adaptation grants available to Native Hawaiian organizations; and the mother of a slain child shares the story behind the nonprofit Pierce's Pledge

Hawaiian Airlines acquired by Alaska Airlines; HPR's Cassie Ordonio on safety for kūpuna with dementia; Missing Child Center Hawai'i's origins; Mākua Valley to heal from military use

Today we're replaying our recent series on the status of the little fire ant across our state, as lawmakers push for a rapid response to the infestation of the invasive pest spreading throughout our islands.

Families opting out of vaccines against common childhood illnesses; Civil Rights Commission outreach to the deaf community; National Book Award for Craig Santos Perez; Holiday memories with Shaka Santa

Gov. Josh Green on water and housing; Suicide prevention efforts on Molokaʻi; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol on a transportation nonprofit; The Long View's Neal Milner on holidays and free speech

A look at the past, present and future of the state Exceptional Tree Program that was established nearly 50 years ago; Lahaina surf instructor Robert “Bully” Kotter's surfing camps and their impact on homeless children in the area are the focus of the “Uncle Bully's Surf Skool” documentary

Hawaiʻi needs a circular economy; Filipino textiles and design; Kīlauea update and Maunaloa reflection; Hana hou hiking Maunaloa

We’re going outdoors for a hana hou show highlighting recent interviews from mountain to the sea: a Leilani Estates resident reflects on the fifth anniversary of the Kīlauea eruption; forest therapy guides highlight health benefits of forest bathing on mental health; the U.S. Forest Service and USGS discuss the recovery of an ʻōhiʻa forest on the Big Island; and a scientist explains the spawning cycles of Jellyfish

The state Department of Agriculture is collecting old pesticides to ensure they're disposed of safely; insight on caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease in Hawaiʻi; and a new documentary on the ʻakikiki, or Kauaʻi honeycreeper.

A local protester and a local attorney express their opposition to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.; we discuss the recovery experience for Lahaina's immigrant community following the wildfires; a local arborist talks about his work to save a cultural site in Micronesia; and beloved fashion company ʻIolani returns with a new children's line

Nearly all the jet fuel has been removed from the Red Hill storage tanks; the Israel-Hamas war has led to reports of antisemitism and tension in classrooms at the University of Hawaiʻi; the Trust for Public Land celebrates 50 years of working with local communities; and how kōnane, or "Hawaiian checkers," provides insight into Hawaiian culture and philosophies.

A new report on how climate change is affecting islands in the Pacific; details on why immigrants affected by the Maui wildfires struggle to get aid; A show following the life of the late Willie K.; new documentary captures the life Big Island kūpuna

Honolulu's Deputy Transportation Director Jon Nouchi provides an update on the Skyline's ridership; health concerns rise as cleanup begins in Kula; thespian Craig Howes becomes the 19th century physician William Hildebrand to discuss his passion for medicine and botany

University of Hawaiʻi student Mariah Abdelfattah talks about her family in West Bank; Oʻahu resident Kevin Kuroda's family received a long-lost memento that belonged to his Medal of Honor recipient uncle; the 106th anniversary of Queen Liliʻuokalani's passing is celebrated at her former home.

Protest to end bombing in Gaza; Red Cross volunteer on Maui wildfires; SAG-AFTRA strike settlement and local productions; Author Innocenta Sound-Kikku on her Chuukese children's book and poetry collection illustrated by Lissette Yamase

French schoolchildren's song of thanks to WW2's 442nd regiment; Fundraiser featuring pianist Alpin Hong; Ukulele virtuoso Taimane on how music heals; Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning artist Keilana

Hawaiʻi's Health of Women and Children Report; bottled water and reclaiming the tap; forest bathing for mental health; Cirque du Soleil prepares for Hawaiʻi permanent show

FEMA updates for Maui fires recovery; HPR's Catherine Cluett-Pactol on the Made in Maui County Festival supporting small businesses; Ai-jen Poo on the care economy; Manu Minute and a cackling African game bird

The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has temporary job openings for displaced Maui residents; experts explain the dry-docking process at Honolulu Harbor; and a new Palauan exhibit opens at East-West Center in Mānoa.

High school student studying in Israel returns home to Hawaiʻi; Maui art gallery recovers bronze sculptures after wildfires; "Hidden Brain" tackles healing in a new podcast; New Zealand author Gina Cole shares her passion for science fiction

The Hawaiʻi Herald shuts down next month; American Civil Liberties Union and DOE settle class-action lawsuit over equal opportunities for female athletes; Protect & Preserve Hawaiʻi restores Pia Valley

The Army shares the status of the wildfire burning in Mililani Mauka; Oʻahu's Chief Resilience Officer discusses the new Climate Adaptation Strategy plan; a Maui student shares how her family was impacted by the wildfires; and we learn more about the new OHA CEO

We discuss the lawsuit filed against Facebook and Instagram over their alleged effect on the mental health of young people; Maui Invasive Species Committee gives an update on efforts to eradicate the little fire ant; we focus on the ‘Alala in today's Manu Minute; and we talk about the deeper meaning behind the Moloka‘i short film, Kala.

The latest on Ramona Okumura, a former Hawaiʻi resident and humanitarian worker stuck in Gaza; Resident safety amid a fire in a remote area of Mililani; A U.S. Department of Agriculture plan to spread non-native seeds on the burned landscapes on Maui; The benefits of freight farming; Today's edition of "StoryCorps: The Military Voices Initiative"

Lāhainā temporary school bids are in; EPA gives updates on Maui cleanup and Red Hill defueling; State Health Department report on families reporting drinking water issues; HPR's Cassie Ordonio gives updates on the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts

Hana Hou Hawaiʻi Chocolate

A Philippines labor union boss talks his groups similarities to Hawaiʻi unions; a UH professor shares the context to the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict; Moloka‘i-Maui Invasive Species Committee discusses its success with certain species thus far; and we learn more about the invasive peacock grouper, or roi

Little fire ants found on Kauaʻi; Molokai Clean Energy Hui on community-based energy initiatives; International Cultural Arts Network boosts Pacific Islanders in film industry

Oʻahu infestations of little fire ants are on the upswing; Department of Education official optimistic about future initiatives; Big Island resident opens up about living with 'post-polio syndrome'; and a combat medical officer talks about life defined by Vietnam War experience

Little fire ants on the Big Island; Maui wildfires and public schools; Maui homeowners get no break from the mortgage; Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Government contracting forum for local businesses; Audubon Society keeps its name and holds conference; Daughters of Hawaiʻi online auction; Hawaiʻi Book and Music Festival fundraiser with pianist Alpin Hong

Gov. Josh Green gives updates on Maui and Gaza; Alliance Francaise classical music show; Banana Festival in Waimea Valley

Scientists think outside the box to solve fire-ant infestations; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares an online resource connecting homeowners and residents displaced by Maui wildfires; how can the Aristotle Effect be applied to the state's housing crisis?; this week's Manu Minute spends time with Maui's little hopping honeycreeper; and a new exhibit showcases World War II history between Okinawa and Hawaiʻi

Family of NGO volunteer trapped in Gaza seeks help for safe exit; a Big Island mom's story after son's deployment is recorded by StoryCorps; a new book connects Native Hawaiian practices with health and social justice; and South Korea's K-beauty industry prompts author to pen a new book

Red Hill defueling begins; Economic recovery and Maui timeshares; Former UH student recounts Hamas attack; HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on new program for homeless Native Hawaiian families

Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility History on the eve of the draining of the fuel.

Hawaiʻi resident on family's safety in Israel; $140 million collected for the Maui Strong Fund: State regulators warn against scam fundraisers; Conference to address problems with Hawaiʻi's economy

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz addresses top-of-mind issues in candid sit-down; the State's Digital Equity Coordinator highlights a draft 'digital equity' plan"; this week's Manu Minute highlights the often overlooked rock pigeon; and the contemporary opera An American Dream inspired by real histories

We discuss an investigation into the health impacts on disaster recovery workers; HFD shares tips on how to safeguard your home and kitchen from fire; the author of Willow Weep for Me talks about the 25th anniversary of her book; and we share a local story recorded by the StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative

HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi on West Maui reopening for tourism; HPR's Cassie Ordonio on Lāhainā's overlooked ʻulu groves; HPR's Jason Ubay on ʻIke Pāpālua, a sci-fi short story anthology by local authors

HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote explains extended FEMA deadlines for Maui applicants; The MacArthur Foundation recognizes innovative kumu hula for his work; and the 43rd annual Hawaiʻi International Film Festival spotlights a wide variety of titles, including one about zombies

Navy details this month's Red Hill defueling plans; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi on opening of West Maui; Local screenwriter on the end of Writers Guild strike

A military attorney explains the importance of recent letters of censure issued by the Secretary of the Navy over the Red Hill fuel contamination; Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi offers free classes entitled "Parenting After Tragedy"; this week's Manu Minute highlights the ʻōʻū, a native bird that hasn't been seen in the wild in decades; and Hawaiʻi Public Radio President and General Manager José Fajardo shares a health update, living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Small Business Administration recovery centers on Maui; Filmmaker Jean Shim's feature debut plays at the 43rd Hawaiʻi International Film Festival; Sudden Rush Hawaiʻi's pioneering rap group reflects on the art form

House Subcommittee Testimony on Maui Fires; Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's Conference and Maui Recovery; HPR's Cassie Ordonio on the rebranding of the state's art museum

We hana hou recent interviews with local authors and writers with Hawaiʻi ties who have made it on our fall reading list: environmental lawyer Julian Aguon's No Country for 8 Spot Butterflies; Hawaiʻi state poet laureate Brandy Nālani McDougall's ʻĀina Hānau, Birth Land; Big Island native Jasmin Iolani Hakes' Hula; and keiki author Kaylin George's Aloha Everything

HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote shares the latest from a U.S. House hearing on the Maui wildfires; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi on Hōkūleʻa's return home to Hawaiʻi; Korean shamanism and Indigenous religion; Iona Contemporary Dance Theater celebrates Hawaiʻi goddesses

The head of the University of Hawaiʻi sits down for a candid conversation before his retirement scheduled for 2024; Family of murdered Marine Rocky Padilla appeals to the public for new leads in the cold case; this week's Manu Minute shines the spotlight on Hawaiʻi's short eared owl; and HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the plight of a Maui tomato farm trying to survive post-disaster

Red Hill military leadership discusses what is being done leading up to next month's expected defueling; Military NCIS is actively pursuing new leads on decades old cold case; and a new program spurs innovation at the University of Hawaiʻi

HPR's Cassie Ordonio shares stories from this past weekend's resource fair in Lāhainā; ILWU leader underscores importance of cross union cooperation; and Honolulu residents may soon see water rate hikes in order to fund repairs on aging infrastructure

The Hawaiʻi Hotel Alliance shares viewpoint on how time shares will buoy recovery of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry; Tree Canopy Viewer researchers discuss the importance of trees in light of climate change; we check in with America's first woman to win a World Championship in the discus throw; and Grateful Dead fans get a treat with a couple of weekend concerts on Kauaʻi

Gov. Josh Green addresses housing and the opening of Maui to tourism next month; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi's report on the state water commission meeting; Author Megan Kamalei Kakimoto discusses her short story collection; DNA helps to identify a sailor killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor

Lāhainā's Wo Hing Temple lost to Maui fires; writer and environmental lawyer Julian Aguon about his desire to build community across the Pacific and the world; Artificial intelligence's impact on our work life; University of Hawaiʻi Center for Oral History embraces stories about limu experts

HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol spotlights one man's survival saga as wildfire disaster unfolded; Union leader reflects on Lāhainā recovery support for members; Uplifting mental health and resilience during Suicide Prevention Month; and the University of Hawaiʻi presents a new production of Shakespeare in Hawaiian

Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce to help Lāhainā’s fire victims; Compassionate housing design for Lāhainā fire victims; Jack Johnson headlines a Maui fundraising concert

Extinct snails offer insight on Hawaiʻi's climate; vote for your state and island snail; $1.6 million grant for native snail research; raising endangered snails and protecting them from extinction

A Maui attorney talks about fundraising efforts to meet the needs of Filipinos impacted by the Maui wildfires; a West Maui taro farmer talks about the battle over water rights dating back to the 1800s; a Native Hawaiian author talks about her new middle-grade novel, Lei and the Fire Goddess; and the Paniolo Preservation Society talks about preserving Hawaiʻi's cowboy history

Maui lawmaker reflects on personal loss and community resilience; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares updates on Kula water woes; Architectural expert remembers Lāhainā's colorful and multi-faceted architecture; this week's Manu Minutes showcases Hawaiʻi's endemic duck; and a new stage performance centers around the real-life drama of getting a Honolulu building permit

HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on housing challenges for displaced Maui residents; Molokaʻi support group on National Suicide Prevention Month; Scientists alarmed by nuisance seaweed discovered in remote waters; Fashion fundraiser for Alliance Francaise

HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on problems with invasive grass; Letters from listeners about Lāhainā; Hawaiʻi Small Business Fair features classes that address post-pandemic and fire recovery for entrepreneurs; Hawaiʻi Agrifood Summit hosts investors, start-ups and innovators to address food security

In today's live call-in show, we took stories from those who had been touched by Lāhainā's beauty and talked to cultural historians about the future of the town.

Hawaiʻi's epidemiologist offers guidance during latest COVID-19 surge; Honolulu's Chief Resilience Officer solicits public input; Head of Department of Hawaiian Home Lands shares future housing plans; HPR's Ku`uwehi Hiraishi reports how Native Hawaiian homesteaders receiving assistance in wake of Maui wildfires

Environmental Protection Agency on Maui's clean-up; Department of Agriculture urges turning in pesticides and dangerous chemicals; artifacts from the Maui fires; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month

HPR's Sabrina Bodon spotlights the economic hardship for Maui's wedding business industry; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote delves into wildfire impacts on offshore waters; Dee Jay Mailer returns to head Bishop Museum; and Queen Liliʻuokalani's historic connection to the "Soldiers' Chapel" at Schofield Barracks

Rebroadcast of a show featuring Kauaʻi's National Tropical Botanical Garden seed bank, the U.S. Department of Defense Natural Resource Program seed bank, the U.S. Army Rare Seed Program, Lyon Arboretum seed bank and Hawai'i Island seed bank.

Island Energy Services CEO Jon Mauer talks about the company's plans to store Red Hill's fuel; UH Hilo psychology professor Chris Frueh details Firefighter Syndrome; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Paula Dobbyn addresses the economic shocks experienced by Maui as a result of the fires; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports from Maui on the status of Native Hawaiian healing from the devastation of the fires; Paula Rath talks to The Conversation about the creation of Palama Settlement

Forensic expert and his military team help identify Maui wildfire victims; HPR's Catherine Cluett-Pactol highlights a Maui non-profit focusing on long term recovery; and community leader "Uncle George" Kahumoku Jr. shares thoughts on pathways to healing

Navy repacking the pipelines ahead of defueling Red Hill underground storage tanks; Hawai'i's Republican Party campaigning begins; Windward Community College's Acting Conservatory; Big Island athlete wins CrossFit Games

How education was addressed in California's Paradise 2018 wildfire; Hana Hou: sleep for our physical and mental strength; New Zealand artist George Nuku on plastics and artmaking; documentary “Surf Girls: Hawai’i” and why representation matters

A University of Hawaiʻi economist discusses the outlook for Maui's economy in the wake of recent wildfires; Ukulele virtuoso Taimane talks about her upcoming show "Hawaiki" and raising money for Valley Isle residents; and a Kauaʻi author details his new book about the Garden Isle

Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program places Maui fire victims in permanent housing; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi talks about efforts to bring Lāhainā's goddess Kihawahine back home; Maelia Lobenstein Carter of Ka Pā Hula o Kauanoe o Waʻahila on women's leadership and paths to knowledge

A recent Maui County Council meeting reveals community anger; Maui Brewing Company discusses sustainable tourism; we look closer at the importance of community-run assistance hub on Maui; a Lāhainā fire survivor shares about his community, loss, and survival; and Rogue Wave Toys founder talks about a compostable alternative to plastics

Maui Economic Development Board community leader connects those in need with resources; HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on the Maui Relief Storage Facility on Oʻahu; FEMA official underscores agency's continuing commitment to the Valley Isle; Hawaiʻi Career Expo 2023 connects job seekers directly with local employers; Musician Jake Shimabukuro reflects on the healing power of music

President Biden and federal workers on Maui; U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda and basic needs of Maui residents; HPR's Catherine Cluett-Pactol and Maui's community aid efforts; Maui United Way and cash aid; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote and misinformation about FEMA aid; HPR's Cassie Ordonio and relief efforts for Maui's immigrants

The state discusses how to navigate filing an insurance claim for losses on Maui; a Maui church shares plans for a future temporary shelter community; the city discusses what to expect when college and private school students return to school next week; and local musician Keilana shares her music

Gov. Josh Green addresses several issues in the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires; the Consumer Protection office warns against fundraising scams; Bishop Museum looks to salvage historic artifacts; and local chefs organize to provide free meals to Maui residents impacted by the fires

Maui's largest wireless provider restores vital service; U.S. Small Business Administration ready to assist business and residents; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol highlights the way the Molokaʻi community is helping Maui; Head of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands weighs in on Valley Isle homestead future; and an upcoming Kihei concert aims to raise spirits and donations for the Maui Food Bank

Updates on Maui fire aid from federal and state officials; Mental health services available to people affected by the West Maui wildfires; American Red Cross fields calls to reunite families; Maui chocolate company employees and factory survive fire

The head of the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi shares how the health care needs of affected residents of Lāhainā are being met; Military veteran talks about leading his evacuation and rescue team on Maui; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote underscores the importance of safety when dealing with cleanup and toxicity in burned out Lāhainā; and HPR's Cassie Ordonio discusses the wildfire's impacts to Valley Isle schools

Climate change's link to natural disasters; Hawaiʻi Zoning Atlas key to addressing housing shortage; Army wants public input on proposal for Big Island World War II military training area; retired UH professor weighs in on the growing cacao industry

We hear from state Sen. Angus McKelvey, who barely made it out of the disaster zone; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi covers the devastating cultural and historic losses to Lahaina Town; Fire expert delves into relationship of hurricanes and forest fires; and our series on cacao spotlights Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate

Maui wildfire leaves six dead and 2,100 seeking shelter; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol on Maui County's Agriculture Department; and learning about the journey from bean to bar from Lonohana Estate Chocolate

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply unveils plans for desalination plant getting underway; Public input sought to tweak Oʻahu Neighborhood Board system; North Shore farmer shares insight on growing cacao and being part of the chocolate industry; and HPR's Cassie Ordonio spotlights up-and-coming Maui musician, Jordan T

Biologists fight against invasive soft corals discovered in Pearl Harbor waters; HPR's Sabrina Bodon talks about much needed boost to Hawaiʻi's postal infrastructure; Documentary filmmaker highlights overlooked history of Japanese Americans who were removed by force from their homes and businesses during World War II; and a cappella harmonies meet "Broadway Through the Years" at the Hawaiʻi Theatre this weekend

A small business owner and a state consumer protector take answer your questions about hidden restaurant fees and what extra costs mean for customers.

The Hawaiʻi Institute for Marine Biology coral scientist Kuʻulei Rodgers explains coral bleaching; Dress for Success CEO Michele Meyer-Shipp on what's needed for women's workplace success; Honolulu Fire Explorer Program manager describes mentoring youth; HPR's Taylor Nāhulukeaokalani Cozloff talks sustainability and the ʻulu burger

The FBI's Operation Cross Country has rescued 59 children, including 11 in Hawaiʻi; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol talks about Sustʻāinable Molokaʻi's new broiler chicken program; Kauaʻi Film Academy produces its first feature film

Lawmakers visit the Red Hill facility to check on the shutdown progress; the Outdoor Circle gives an update on fashion designer Dior's run-in with billboard laws; Hawaiʻi's American Ninja Warrior opens up about life as an athlete-celebrity; HPR's Cassie Ordonio discusses local rap group Boys of the Ocean and new film Growing Up Local

HPR's Sabrina Bodon gives a rundown on Joint Task Force Red Hill's training for defueling; Celebrating Sovereignty Restoration Day in light of the Red Hill crisis; Hawaiʻi leaders gather in D.C. to support the Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act

Hawaiian Electric Company rolls out "Shift and Save" pilot program-aimed at reducing energy bills; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi explains the story behind the first written Hawaiian alphabet; we talk about history and identity as we mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice; and sitting down with the winner of the 2023 Ocean Race

We mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice; Collected stories about COVID may help future leaders; and HPR's News Director Bill Dorman takes a deeper look at extreme global weather in different forms

Public input is being sought in the selection of members to sit on a community group dealing with the Red Hill water defueling and shutdown; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol explains how a group of Maui researchers went to Nepal in search of data; Rare petrel nests are discovered atop a remote mountain in American Samoa

HPR's Sabrina Bodon details a training program that places community collage graduates into rail jobs; University of Hawaiʻi faculty rake in record amounts in research funds; Department of Land and Natural Resources hosts statewide meetings about stewardship fees to maintain marine resources; and a retired local physicist shares his perspective on the newly released "Oppenheimer" film

Top military brass discuss plans to ease traffic congestion to shipyard; Transportation officials pursue implementation of road usage charges; Global explorers convene in Hawaiʻi; and a new exhibit celebrates artists John and Kate Kelly

Writer Cheryl Soon's Reflections in "Stone and Bronze," a field guide to statues across the state; columnist Mindy Pennybacker, author of "Surfing Sisterhood Hawai’i: Wahine Reclaiming the Waves"; news editor Jessica Machado's memoir entitled "Local"; and chocolatier Raven Hanna's "One Cacao Tree: A Guide to Backyard Cocoa, Tiny Fermentations, and Chocolate Making in the Tropics"

The state's chief housing officer addresses some of the concerns surrounding Governor Green's emergency proclamation concerning affordable housing; the City's Parks and Recreation Department discusses a survey on new rules regarding outdoor courts; and HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi details Native Hawaiian soccer players prepping for a match in New Zealand against the Māori

HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol detail a construction project impacting Kalaupapa's power grid; Riders share their thoughts on the way Skyline impacts their commute; Assets School discusses the way communication has evolved and how to better manage ADHD symptoms; and the Ladybits and Leadership founder shares ideas on transforming sex education to better serve the community

HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on Gov. Green's emergency housing proclamation; DLNR director works to protect limited natural resources; and Ballet Hawaiʻi's summer program includes a Japanese fairytale and Gershwin

New law breaks down barriers for local hemp farmers; Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi concerned over high cost of rail; HPR's Cassie Ordonio highlights printmaking artform and its ties to activism; Shakespeare hits the stage in upcoming festival

SAG-AFTRA strike impacts other union members on local productions; Summit to strengthen economic relations between Hawaiʻi and Japan; Author Walter Dudley on his book about local tsunami stories

Architect details artwork signage planned for Skyline stations; HPR's Ku`uwehi Hiraishi explains pilot to manage tourism; Manoa Valley Theatre stages Lloyd Suh's The Chinese Lady; Two island teens shine in NPR's 2023 Student Podcast Challenge

Riding Skyline with bikes and boards; HPR's Catherine Cluet Pactol on the Hawaiian bobtail squid; Author Jasmin ʻIolani Hake shares her debut novel; Hawaiʻi Handweavers Hui and the joy of weaving

Public reactions to federal investigation of company recently awarded Red Hill contract; The Outdoor Circle sees billboard when looking at Dior signage; Identifying new landfill proves daunting for Oahu and Kauai; Prince Lot Hula Festival gets underway this weekend

A UH marine scientist discusses the way the environment and the food chain will be affected if Japan allows radiated water to be released into the ocean; the EPA's regional administrator met with Kunia Village residents whose drinking water tested positive for PFAS

Hawaii's chief economist and the head of one of the state's largest summer programs discuss the state of summer jobs and reflect on what young people learn from their initial entry into the workforce

HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports on the Big Island brewery producing alcohol from tī plant root; Bishop Museum wins 1.6 million dollar grant to study Hawaiʻi's snails; Vote for your favorite snail to represent your island; Keiki picture book focuses on aloha through land, adventures, and folklore

Rescuing endangered snail species with the DLNR; "Fish Pono — Save Our Reefs" campaign advocates preservation of herbivore fish population; and HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol talks about the legacy of Hōkūleʻa with one of her original crew members

Schooner Falls of Clyde to be delisted from the National Register of Historic Places; HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on Skyline's opening weekend; Researching snail extinction at Kaʻena Point; Jazz vocalist on life in the Air Force

Former Mayor Caldwell reflects on supporting rail construction during his time in office; Hawaiʻi Island Seed Bank shares its recent work with conservation and restoration projects; and the producer of the upcoming Shaka documentary provides an update on the film

Big Island drag show highlights māhū culture; Lyon Arboretum seed bank strives to save rare and endangered native plants; Smithsonian Institution hires curator for Hawaiian history and culture

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland tours Hawaiʻi in support of the Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference; U.S. military's only rare seed lab; Global view on plastic pollution; Native Hawaiian culture told through hip-hop

Historian writes about complex history between China and Russia in new book; HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on inequity of health care for Micronesian veterans; Army seed bank funded by DOD budget; Researchers share Hawaiian Monk Seal updates

HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon takes a look at Gov. Josh Green's intent-to-veto list; Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi seeks feedback about burdensome rules and regulations from businesses; Kauaʻi National Tropical Botanical Garden discusses its work to save rare and critically imperiled seeds

Gov. Josh Green has signed a law mandating active shooter drills in Hawaiʻi schools. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz sat down with the Department of Education's Randy Tanaka and Erica Yamauchi from the Hawai‘i chapter of Moms Demand Action.

HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol on the return of Molokaʻi Hoe paddling race; Windward Community College student's commencement speech goes viral; Maui man participates in History Channel's reality TV show

Local group KUA soaks up Indigenous aquaponic practices; A free training program teaches farmers about agribusiness; A beneficiary of Title XI shares her 5-decade journey; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi delves into the health benefits of sport paddling

The state Director of Finance explains Gov. Josh Green's billion dollar budget cuts; Department of Health explains efforts toward vector control; HPR's Sabrina Bodon on Skyline's security system and staff; Garden Club of Honolulu prepares for its upcoming flower show

Retired Pearl Harbor historian Daniel Martinez plans to continue sharing stories of the war; The Field Museum in Chicago features history of Hawaiians in the Windy City

HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol on a Molokaʻi archeological site; DTS Deputy Director Jon Nouchi talks about the new name for the rail system; A local chef and his daughter share their love of food for Father's Day

Balancing the budget provokes reaction from Senate Ways and Means Chair Donovan Dela Cruz; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi on 50 years of supporting University of Hawaiʻi medical students; The life of the woman behind the Hawaiʻi State Public Library system; Friends of the Library hosts a summer book sale

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement regional convention meets in Las Vegas; HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the preservation of old ukuleles; Hawai'i's Make Music Day led by Na Leo's Nalani Jenkins; SEEQS charter school's tenth anniversary

Families sickened by Red Hill water contamination demand truth from Navy Adm. Sam Paparo; HPR's Sabrina Bodon on new pepper spray regulations on Kauaʻi; Matthew Locey's book "White Lens on Brown Skin"; Macadamia nut flour gets federal certification

Nobel Peace Summit Medal for Social Activism winner Christine Ahn on the rift between North and South Korea; 2020 Nobel Prize winner for chemistry Jennifer Doudna on her journey in science; Leo C. Lee Lifetime Achievement Award winner Traci Tong on her past and future in journalism; Whiting Award winner R. Kikuo Johnson on his creative process and future plans

Navy reduces the amount of drinking water flushing from Red Hill into Halawa stream; Army and University of Hawaiʻi partnership increases mental health treatment for soldiers; Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden and new policy; Hana Hou World Oceans Day and changing tides

The military begins drills to prepare for leaks or fires when defueling begins at the Red Hill storage facility; A local screenwriter explains the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike; A Maui home chef prepares to reveal family recipes on a national cooking competition; and HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports on Big Island goats feeding on limu to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Plans to defuel Red Hill move ahead as EPA releases its order on consent; HPR's Sabrina Boden covers the controversial pay hikes being proposed for Honolulu councilmembers; A local company feeds green waste back into the circular economy; and a local nonprofit aims to revitalize Hawaiʻi's lei industry

Assistant Secretary of the State Department’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs stops in Honolulu to explain Pacific region security; TSA gives summer travel advice; People with disabilities give feedback on Honolulu rail accessibility

State Health Department invites public to talk about defueling plan for the military’s Red Hill Underground Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; Author Scott Kikkawa on the crime novel and 1950s Hawaiʻi; WAMU in Washington, D.C., covers a hālau in Maryland and The Conversation talks to its co-founder about sharing Hawaiian culture

Rail resolves problems at Pearlridge rail station; Kailua Bay reef damage caused by canoe race moorings; Halawa Prison college program a success; liver transplant donor celebrates one year Hana Hou

Expert on Pacific security matters explains recent international airspace skirmish; HPR's Cassie Ordonio looks into behind-the-scenes reality of American Idol; Manu Minutes highlights migratory ducks; and a child actor shares youthful perspective of touring with "Les Misérables"

HPR's Sabrina Boden discusses the staffing shortages at state prisons; The loneliness of young stars around the Milky Way; Local motorcycle racer sets world record; Big Island Jazz and Music Festival's 10th anniversary

University of Hawaiʻi horticulturist on his plumeria research and discoveries; Haleʻiwa plumeria farming family; challenging growing conditions for Molokaʻi plumeria; the global growth of plumeria business; Koko Crater Botanical Garden's famous plumeria grove

FEMA and KHKA antenna tower owner share plans to construct a federal emergency broadcast studio on Oʻahu; FEMA provides an update on disaster response efforts in Guam; the Hawaii State Bar Association discusses upcoming free "Ask a Lawyer" clinics; and a Native Hawaiian living in Tennessee shares her perceptions of home and belonging

Joint Task Force-Red Hill discusses the Navy's Red Hill defueling plan; Red Cross provides an update on Typhoon Mawar impacts on Guam; Hawaiʻi County's police and fire chaplain shares information about a new first responders support nonprofit; and a Korean woman living in Hawaiʻi shares her journey of identity and belonging

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement was awarded $27 million for tourism management; HPR's Sabrina Bodon discusses property taxes; West Hawaiʻi Mediation Center on recent legislative session funding cuts; South Asian immigrant on belonging and Hawai'i

Hawaii Appleseed Center discusses the mixed results addressing the housing and homeless crises this legislative session; an award-winning Hawaiʻi pianist discusses receiving a national honor; HPR's Cassie Ordonio looks closer at Spam culture in our state; and local polo enthusiasts talk about the history of the sport in our islands

HPR's Sabrina Bodon shares the story of a military family with long-term health issues from water contamination; DBEDT director gives his thoughts on improving the current tourism model; and drag queen Sasha Colby dishes on her experience on "RuPaul's Drag Race"

AES Hawaiʻi discusses the opening of its Waikōloa solar farm; a Leilani Estates resident reflects on the fifth anniversary of the Kīlauea eruption; the Limu Hui shares the importance of seaweed to the marine life food chain; and a Kahuku High School senior talks about being a U.S. Presidential Scholar

Navy Admiral updates plans to drain Red Hill fuel tanks; Hawaii County discusses the fifth anniversary of the Kīlauea East Rift Zone Eruption; 'Museum Confidential' host shares the process of creating content for the popular podcast

Hawaiʻi needs to move beyond its current tourism management model; Hawaiian Airlines responds to Mother's Day weekend delays; Kailua turtles in need of monitoring; Author Mindy Pennybacker discusses Surfing Sisterhood of Hawai'i

A marketing consultant shares details on a new governance model for tourism; Honolulu's Transportation Director talks about the history of Honolulu's rail project and what the public can expect when it starts service in June; and HPR's Casey Harlow discusses commercial and housing development along the rail line

In this Hana Hou show, we revisit our stories about Queen Liliʻuokalani's official portrait traveling from Hawaiʻi to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., for an exhibit currently on display.

Point-in-time count on homelessness on Oʻahu; Kamehameha Schools and Hawaiʻi Pacific University graduate a record number of students with associate degrees before they get their high school diplomas; Reflections on Rotuma, a tiny island that's part of Fiji; Foodland celebrates its 75th anniversary

Hawaiʻi leaders unite to underscore their stance on the Navy's Red Hill defueling process; a Honolulu councilmember aims to make permitted parking in Kalihi permanent; UH's nursing school helps us survey the landscape for health care workers; and a local author and musician discusses building cost-effective homes

Premier Medical Group Hawaii tests for COVID among legal immigrants at border crossings; Hawaiʻi Convention Center optimistic for future financial stability; HPR's Sabrina Bodon follows end-of-legislative session, budget drama; Raising awareness during bike safety month

Sierra Club analyzes Red Hill briefing; HPR's Cassie Ordonio on how ChatGPT influences learning; Efforts to restore and conserve Maunalua Bay

Justice Sabrina McKenna honored for her work paving the way for other women in the legal profession; A new book details Hawaiʻi's ties to Portugal; A political historian and author reflects on new Smithsonian exhibit

Regenerative tourism amid 10 million visitors; Keck Observatory and the discovery of a Death Star; National Portrait Gallery's 1898 exhibit and the Kūʻē Petitions

Lawmakers pau with the 2023 tax bills; Kaʻū public school principal Sharon Becker wins Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award; Smithsonian exhibit features history of 1898 annexation

HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on sensitive places bill SB 1230; Hawai'i Emergency Medical Services' new medication dosing system; Kaimuki Compost Collective deals with food waste

HPR's Casey Harlow shares updates on Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority legislation; Three generations of plumeria growers welcome visitors to the family farm; Remembering the colorful history of USS Bowfin; Author pens book about Vietnamese family coming to terms with mental health recovery

Local fishmonger doing her part to help Hawaiʻi become more food secure; Molokaʻi group hatches a plan for food sustainability with chicken raising program; an ʻulu cookbook offers a unique take on a Hawaiʻi staple; Oʻahu native's Korean-Hawaiian restaurant in LA tops Yelp list

Long COVID symptoms can include fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, and depression or anxiety, lasting for months or longer. Drs. Scott Miscovich and Tim Brown join the show to talk specifically about long COVID and its impact on our community.

East-West Center's Satu Limaye discusses South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit; HPR's Cassie Ordonio on the significance of Filipino tattoos; Forage Hawaii connects home chefs with local animal protein; Hawaii Dance Bomb owner talks about dance as transformation

Hawaiʻi residents across the state can carry a concealed gun on them in public, thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last summer. But rules for obtaining a concealed carry permit vary county by county, as do the restrictions on where those guns can go. Guest host Yunji de Nies led a round table about the topic.

HPR's Casey Harlow follows developments to protect the Ala Wai canal from catastrophic floods; Author shares perspectives on flooding and sea level rise; Oral history voices highlight the need to protect the natural world; Waimea artist creatively connects elements of land and sea

Hawaiʻi State Archives digitizes papers dating to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy; Earth Day: NASA satellites shape our world; Oli, chants created to share mo’olelo, the story of our birds

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority struggles to find legislative backing; Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the second wave of American Protestant missionaries in Hawaiʻi; Creator shares the joys of Hamakua-grown, ginger syrup

The California Institute of Technology's Maunakea observatory decommission process; Neal Milner discusses the impact of COVID on The Long View; 'Iolani math team state winning streak champions

Hawaiʻi vies for a $1.2 billion federal energy grant; Local artist shares ancient canoe-making skills in New Zealand; a musical show Letters from Home

A population biologist shares a different perspective on the pandemic; Award-winning author and environmentalist featured at UH Speakers Series; and celebrating Alexander Cartwright Jr.'s 203rd birthday

Hawaiian Dredging's $3 billion contract yields local jobs; Kapiʻolani Sex Abuse Treatment Center supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month; Keck Observatory discovers black hole collisions

Honolulu Department of Transportation Services prepares for the rail's July opening; Activist supports autism awareness

Local resident Henk Rogers, who secured worldwide distribution rights to the Tetris game, shares the backstory to the fame and fortune as depicted in the new film "Tetris." He's also on a mission to use his influence to make a difference in the world's green energy future; and the beautiful sounds of the crimson honeycreeper in today's Manu Minute.

Dr. Kenneth Fink and his vision for the Hawaiʻi Department of Health; state's elected Republications cope with party divide; transporting ʻōhiʻa responsible for a devastating disease; teenage brothers organize sports equipment donation to Micronesia

Gov. Josh Green on the final weeks of the legislative session; HPR's Casey Harlow on the death of the conveyance tax bill; Standing Rock composers Raven Chacon and Candice Hopkins on art and protests; Local graphic illustrator R. Kikuo Johnson wins Whiting Award

OHA explains why it rejected a $100 million compromise over its controversial plan to develop Kaka‘ako Makai; Moloka‘i's state senator discusses ongoing frustrations with Mokulele Airlines; the Hawaii State Judiciary shares info about its court interpreter programs; and Kumu Kahua Theater talks about the return of a beloved story to the stage

Hawaiʻi's Health Department reminds the public to remain vigilant during latest COVID surge; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi discusses House Speaker Scott Saiki's compromise offer to OHA; The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival celebrates 60 years

Rep. Saiki discusses an offer to resolve the residential development controversy in Kaka‘ako Makai; a NOAA oceanographer shares what's in the Ocean Climate Action Plan; and Ko‘olau Distillery discusses the military's role in helping the business get off the ground

HPR's Sabrina Bodon tracks progress of Gov. Green nominations; Lānaʻi Culture and Heritage Center welcomes public back in person; Wild Growth: Surrealist Work from 1955 shines the spotlight on Ralph Iwamoto's solo NYC exhibit; Kamehameha School's song contest celebrates Hawaiʻi's paniolo history

Senate bill may open the door for Hawai'i's social workers; Playwright Lee Cataluna's anthology Flowers of Hawai'i; HPR's Casey Harlow on City Council Budget Cuts

We take a second listen to recent interviews we've done with people in the surfing world or with ties to the surfing community. The "Eddie" winner Luke Shepardson talks about his experience surfing monster waves; the first women to surf the Eddie reflect on their time in the water; and two social media influencers talk about how the sport is empowering women

HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi discusses the process to fill Kamehameha Schools trustee vacancy; Two royal societies open up about preserving history and legacy of Hawaiian aliʻi; Filmmaker Justin Chon shares insight into his new film showing at HIFF

Two military officers explain why they decided to sue the military over contamination in their drinking water; a local architect breaks down how a self-certification process on O‘ahu will help with the building permit backlog; and benevolent society Hale O Nā Aliʻi O Hawaiʻi talks about their origins and purpose

OSHA discusses its findings after inspecting the Navy's AFFF firefighting foam system at Red Hill; HPR's Sabrina Bodon shares how each county's mayor is approaching the housing crisis; Consolidated Theaters talks tiered pricing, subscription services; and the Ka‘ahumanu Society details its mission

HPR's Casey Harlow talks about a low income housing project that failed to advance in the Maui County Council; Leader in the Royal Order of Kamehameha shares the organization's mission; A local osteopath explains how the painful medical condition, endometriosis, affects women

Downtown lawmaker discusses how 'adaptive reuse' is more cost-effective; Lānaʻi Elementary talks to an astronaut in space via amateur radio; Tech Days of Spring connects technology students with educators and industry; Community leader shares the history of the Hawaiian Civic Club movement

The DPP director discusses the city's thoughts on converting office buildings to residences; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi gives an update on tensions over rent increases for Waiāhole Valley residents and farmers; the state Dept. of Agriculture calls for a state farm bill to supplement the federal farm bill; UH's Center for Oral History reflects on the health care worker experience during the pandemic; and a local storyteller details an upcoming retreat on Kauaʻi for storytellers

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha on environmental racism and safe drinking water; Avalon Group fights housing codes for downtown adaptive reuse; The Long View on the ethics of imprisonment

The CDC Director discussed lessons learned during the pandemic; property developer Douglass Emmett shares how it turned an office building into apartment rentals; HPR's Sabrina Bodon breakdown how Lt. Gov. Luke plans to modernize her office; and the East-West Center discusses the importance of women in leadership roles

Mayor Blangiardi explains the Honolulu rail project; Architect Dean Sakamoto defines adaptive reuse; Pearl Harbor Shipyard Apprentice Program accepts applications

Rebroadcast of call-in show with guests U.S. Rep. Ed Case, former Hawaiʻi DLNR director William Aila Jr., and Pacific Rim Conservation's Lindsay Young discussing Kaʻena Point's designation as a National Heritage Area and stewarding the environment.

An infectious disease specialist reflects on the third anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi takes a closer look at the nominee for DHHL head; the YWCA of Oʻahu details its Dress for Success program; and the author of a book on sugar cane plantation life shares its origins

Possible solutions to ongoing planning and permitting problems; Microbes hitchhiking across the Atlantic to the Pacific threaten Hawaiʻi corals; A new multimedia production honors the courageous soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team

Ten-year plan to remove 10,000 utility poles; Hawaiʻi Supreme Court rules on Maui vacation rental permits; HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on homeless cancer patients; Talkback perspectives on Maui hate crime; history of 18th century Native Hawaiian woman explorer

State Attorney General details why Hawaii joined 46 states to demand TikTok comply with an investigation on deceptive practices; Hawaiʻi Tax Foundation gives insight on proposed family tax relief bills; Local music duo Keahiwai talks reuniting for an upcoming show and how the industry has changed in their 20 years apart

The Department of Health details what consumers should know about its recent data breach and provides an update on the status of the new State Hospital; Local ranchers share their challenges in the face of dwindling pastureland; and a Hawaiʻi filmmaking nonprofit discusses the importance of film in advancing gender equity

HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi on Maui hate crime conviction context; National Slam the Scam Day and AARP's fraud network; The Year of the Dog shows for local charity fundraiser; Maui: Mauka to Makai, a photography book by Daniel Sullivan

A Hawaiʻi Island police captain discusses the community's growing concern over recent "gang" violence and bullying at Hilo schools; The city details the new public survey about its park ranger program; the 'A'o is the subject of today's Manu Minute; and Contributing Editor Neal Milner considers the emerging bloc of Millenial and Gen Z voters as the Baby Boomer generation retracts

Collective bargaining bills advance in the Legislature; Families react to Hilo youth gang threats; Polipoli Farms embraces traditional crops and methods; Hawaiʻi's poet laureate Brandy Nalani McDougall on how words heal

Environmentalist urges vigilant protection for Oʻahu aquifers; HPR's Casey Harlow highlights Honolulu mayor's proposed budget; An island daughter breaks glass ceiling as JABSOM dean; and women surfers honored for catching the big waves at The Eddie Aikau Invitational

We travel around the state to revisit stories we've done about making salt, or pa'akai. From Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i, to Kaka‘ako, to Molokai to Kona on Hawaiʻi Island. We end in Oʻahu with a Honolulu Theatre for Youth production about Hawaiʻi's special relationship with salt.

HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi details a measure to put a time limit on community-based subsistence fishing areas; Lifeguard Luke Shepardson shares what's next after winning the 'Eddie;' The founder of virtual fitness program "Balance" shares how it caters to seniors

Author of a book about tyrants discusses their history over the past century; The National Weather Service shares how long our fierce winds will be around; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote dishes on efforts to help low-income families afford solar; and local musician Kimie Miner shares details about her new music mentorship program

The City of Honolulu talks about a new study to test for toxic PFAS in solid waste and wastewater; an Oahu attorney shares her thoughts on Black women in leadership; HPR's Sabrina Bodon details an animal control pilot project that may become permanent; and Andy Bumatai reflects on the evolution of Hawaii's comedy scene

Claros Technologies shares its method for treating toxic P-FAS chemicals in landfills; nonprofit WAI talks about a program that creates jobs helping to eliminate cesspools; Hui O Ka Wai Ola discusses new water monitoring programs on Maui; and HPR's Casey Harlow shares some goodbyes to Aloha Stadium

A documentary filmmaker discusses Okinawa residents dealing with toxic chemicals in their drinking water; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote breaks down a bill to build a second garbage-to-energy plant on Oʻahu; Hawaiʻi Pacific Health shares details about a new Teen Resiliency Program; and Hawaiʻi's Film Commissioner discuss progress in our local industry

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono gives her perspective on military issues affecting Hawaiʻi and the Pacific; AIA Honolulu talks about trends in the building and design landscape; a UH student discusses the difference between learning Hawaiian in the past and today; and the creator of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert shares how he finds new talent for the series

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda provides an update on her first few weeks in office and the committees she will work on; HPR reporter Casey Harlow details several bills looking to change conveyance tax laws; Editor Neal Milner discusses the forgotten history of head injuries in sports; and a visual storyteller describes how using a polar bear puppet raises awareness of climate change

Hospitality expert reviews resiliency of timeshares; HPR's Sabrina Bodon examines legislation affecting emergency dispatchers; HPU professor delves into little-known history of Black WW II soldiers stationed in Hawaiʻi

Nonprofits Face Financial Crisis: A roundtable talk with Parents and Children Together, EPIC ʻOhana, Child & Family Service

Nominee pulls out of consideration to head Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; LA eatery is something to Yelp about; A song contest celebrates the Hawaiian language; Maui cyclist pedals to raise money for nonprofit assisting families with children

Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie reflects on whether the OHA Kakaʻako Makai settlement ought to be renegotiated; Maui County's mayor shares plans to address community needs; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote talks about hydropower as an energy source; and Hawaiʻi's Public Access Room supports public participation in lawmaking

Hawaiʻi House Speaker Scott Saiki discusses a bill to allow OHA to develop residential units in Kakaʻako Makai; Hawaiʻi County's mayor shares his priorities for the new year; HPR's Sabrina Bodon gives a snapshot of midwifery in the islands; and Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre talks about its 'Elixir of Love' production

State Sen. Sharon Moriwaki discusses the toxic waste beneath the pavement in Kakaʻako Makai; HPR's Casey Harlow details a proposal to streamline affordable housing projects; the Hawaii Association of the Blind prepares for its upcoming annual convention; and the writer of the play iHula talks about its genesis

Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami discusses working with the governor and state lawmakers to address county concerns; community activists talk about whether lawmakers should allow residential development in Kakaʻako Makai; and a UH agriculture professor shares the results of a survey on the public's perception of farming in Hawaiʻi

Political economist discusses growing Chinese-American tension; Lawmakers discuss a bill to reverse the ban on Kakaʻako Makai highrise development; New hotline provides connection to alleviate stress after natural disasters; Animal rescue highlights the importance of spay and neutering

Honolulu Mayor Blangiardi outlines his plans for two major issues — a new landfill and staffing shortages; Contributing Editor Neal Milner highlights varying results of gun control laws; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote examines bills funding the fight against invasive species; Professional musicians in tandem with UH students prepare for a series of contemporary Korean concerts

HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon covers gun bills about 'Sensitive Places'; National taskforce seeks to eradicate systemic abuse in soccer; UH research targets Avocado Lace Bug integrated pest management; Pilot program tests effectiveness of digitized agricultural survey forms

Sustainable Molokaʻi shares how it's able to keep control of egg prices on the island; Adela's Country Eatery discusses being named a top restaurant by Yelp; HPR's Casey Harlow breaks down the conflict over a Mānoa affordable housing project; the author of a book about former slave Betsey Stockton talks about her influence on education in Hawaii

University of Hawaiʻi building honors botanist Isabella Abbott and inspires research; Hawaiʻi Pacific University Oceanic Institute and community groups restore ecosystem; Waimānalo Limu Hui foster limu patches; limu survey of Kaho'olawe measures military damage

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii discusses its programs to attract more people into the nursing profession; HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon talks about new legislative bills addressing juvenile offenders; and a former HPR reporter shares how starting her career in the islands led to a lifetime in public media

Hawaiʻi Nurses' Association reverses position on reciprocal state license; 442nd regiment's 80th anniversary; Big Island student project improves roadway safety for drivers and animals; the origins of the musical trio ʻUheʻuhene

The FBI detail sextortion and other scams in the islands; a Molokaʻi farmer shares some of the impacts of recent storms and flooding; HPR reporter Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi spotlights a Native Hawaiian girls soccer team; and The Popolo Project discusses an upcoming film festival and Black history in Hawaiʻi

The Federal Bureau of Investigation seeks the public's help in public corruption cases; Scientists scrutinize Hanauma Bay management; HPR reporter Casey Harlow details the governor's homeless proclamation; and Maui-native Jason Baum vies for another Grammy

Hawaiʻi's lieutenant governor discusses increasing broadband internet across the state; HPR reporter Casey Harlow looks at housing and homeless priorities for lawmakers; the State's Climate Coalition talks about reducing carbon emissions; and local actors share the story behind their shows honoring poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar

Contributing Editor Neal Milner highlights worries over increased AI use in higher education; new DOT director focuses on road safety and increasing the information highway; HPR reporter Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi details proposals at the state Legislature that affect Native Hawaiians; Oʻahu's Neighborhood Board Commission seeks local candidates

HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon looks at more reactions to Gov. Green's State of the State address; the State's toxicologist discussed toxic PFAs found in a Kunia water well; Pacific Business News shares its beginnings and how it's looking ahead; and Kīpuka O Ke Ola health clinic discusses its Ulu Laukahi health and wellness program for Native Hawaiians

Gov. Josh Green delivers his first address after taking office and outlines priorities; 120th anniversary of Korean workers to Hawaiʻi’s plantations; local author Jessica Machado discusses the local identity

U.S. Rep. Ed Case, a former Hawaiʻi DLNR director, and a conservation director discuss efforts to protect Kaʻena Point and reflect on changes to the popular recreation area.

The lieutenant governor details her $200 million preschool plan; HPR reporter Casey Harlow looks at the allocation of funds for public school teachers and students; the WHIAANHPI executive director discusses the national plan that helps Native Hawaiians with housing and efforts to stop Asian-American hate; the UH Oral History Project reflects on changes along Oʻahu's North Shore

The EPA gives an update on the Red Hill spills ahead of a public input meeting; the new DHHL director discusses future housing projects; a local architect shares details of the work to care for the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii at Mauna’ala; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi looks closer at Native Hawaiian organizations tapping into federal funds to combat gender-based violence

The Tax Foundation of Hawaii discusses the 2023 tax landscape; HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon takes a closer look at freshman state lawmakers' proposals and priorities; Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o discusses the anniversary of the overthrow and iwi kūpuna; the GM of a Kauaʻi luxury hotel talks regenerative tourism and sustainability

The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy praises Hawaiʻi's leadership; Preparing Abigail Kawānanakoa's final resting place; Kanaloa Octopus Farm plans a rebrand

UH's VP of Research and Innovation shares how multi-million dollar research grants impact the state's economy; HPR reporter Casey Harlow details a proposed gambling bill from local lawmakers; the owner of the world’s only seahorse farm shares the keys to rearing the native species; and a local author discusses a new anthology of essays from women of color

Splendid Table's Francis Lam reveals what local dishes he's excited to try when he's in Hawaiʻi; Contributing Editor Neal Milner discusses the limits of a new drug approved to treat Alzheimer's disease; a Big Island abalone farmer discusses developing the local market; and a local author talks making chocolate in Hawaiʻi

HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon talks about law enforcement efforts in Waikiki; Blue Ocean Barns discusses commercializing limu to help cut methane gas from cows; A local author with an audio-graphic memory talks about his first book Concrete Rainbow; and The Lānaʻi Culture and Heritage Center discusses a new virtual exhibit featuring the changing landscapes of the island

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda shares what she did during her first official day on the job; A local author discusses the history of Mauna 'Ala where Hawaiʻi's ali'i are buried; A Big Island seaweed startup shares its hopes for reducing worldwide methane emissions; HPR's Jayna Omaye discusses the return of cultural festivals

A geologist discusses the significance of the most recent Kīlauea eruption; BLNR chair nominee shares what she brings to the department; and Diamond Head Theatre ED talks about how their new theater improves the audience's experience

A former State Health Director suggests one option for future use of the Red Hill storage facility; a cardiologist discusses heart-related risks for athletes in contact sports; a former NFL player discusses the pressures of expectation put on high-profile athletes

University of Hawaiʻi President looks back at 2022 and gives insight on the future of Aloha Stadium; HPR's News Director discusses the state of Asia-Pacific travel; Scientist combines his love for the violin with volcanology

The Hawaii Ag director discusses awarding nearly $3 million in micro-grants statewide; HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon takes a closer look at the mission of Hawaii's new Office of Wellness and Resilience; and leaders from a Big Island nonprofit talk empowering women in business

Musicians Mark Yim and Bobby Hall on Peter Moon and the Hawaiian music scene; Musician Robert Cazimero and the changing soundtrack of Waikīkī

New landfill site needed for Oʻahu's trash; reflections on military missteps and the Red Hill crisis; protecting pets over New Year's weekend; Big Island family bakery business

Health care company staffing crisis leads to displaced kūpuna; The Long View talks about the idea of home; A future doctor develops a heart health app; Hawaiʻi Island musician expresses her identity and musical truth

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strong efforts to save Hawaiʻi's endangered birds; UH Hilo explores solutions to help native bird species; Peace Summit Medal winner hopes for peace on the Korean peninsula; Hana hou interview of singer-songwriter Ron Artis II who returns home for 2023 show

A local mixologist reflects on the career of Blue Hawaii inventor Harry Yee and gives tips on holiday cocktails; Islander Sake Brewery reflects on its first two years in business and making it through the pandemic; A Kaimukī fishmonger promotes community and food security; and a local entrepreneur brings new snacks to a new generation

Hilo Medical Center's CEO discusses how it would use the state's proposed $50 million investment; HPR reporter Savannah Harriman-Pote shares how far some people will go to save native species; Homesharing Hawaiʻi's director talks about homesharing; and a UH botanist discusses how coastal cesspools impacts limu growth

Red Hill deficiencies at fuel facility spur EPA's order of consent with Navy; Oral history project highlights WWII Japanese incarceration; Did a shark attack a Kīhei deer?; Grim future ahead for Hawaiʻi's endemic birds; New seaweed survey focuses on Kahoʻolawe limu

Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense discusses the aftermath of the recent storm that hit the Big Island and Maui; UH's Esports Director shares what being named the nation's top collegiate program means to the school; Waimānalo Limu Hui talks about efforts to restore a turtle pond and revive limu growth in the area; Islander Sake Brewery reflects on its first two years in business and making it through the pandemic

Gov. Josh Green names health care staff shortage, high costs-of-living among budget priorities; A lawsuit alleges that Parker Ranch is responsible for damage to homes and property incurred during the 2021 Mana Road Fire; How to make a lei out of limu

Snapshot of a new report about childcare tax credits lowering poverty levels; University of Hawaiʻi office marks 50 years of diversity and higher education access; Hawaiʻi Pacific University pursuing seaweed research with federal funds; A Kaimukī fishmonger promotes community and food security

Guitarist John Cruz reminisces about his creative journey; ʻUkulele virtuoso Taimane discusses her new album; Educators help Moloka'i students record award-winning album; Children and seniors of a town in France honor the 442nd regiment;

Hawaiʻi County police chief candidates and selection process challenge; Organ and tissue donors help mainland transplant patients; Growth and evolution of the local high school football talent pool

The U.S. Department of Justice contends with the high volume of January 6 insurrection cases; Kakaʻako sinkhole will not delay rail project; Former Honolulu City Council chair snags the top job at the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; ʻĀina Paikai's film on Hawaiian activist and musician George Helm hopes for Oscar nomination

The Chair of the State Senate Ways and Means Committee discusses the recent hearings over the botched awarding of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority marketing contract; the USGS shares what it might mean now that both the Maunaloa and Kīlauea eruptions have stopped; and a Hawaiʻi Island backcountry hiker talks about his experiences trekking around the Maunaloa area

The passing of Abigail Kawānanakoa is announced on the steps of ʻIolani Palace; the State reminds Hawaiʻi Island homeowners to review their insurance policy in light of the Maunaloa eruption; and two Big Island conservation scientists talk about their experience working on a film for The Pope

Department of Transportation Ed Sniffen declares Maunaloa has slowed enough to make viewing route safe; Lanihuli Kanahele of the Kanaka'ole Foundation explains cultural significance of Pele and Maunaloa; Hawaiʻi Theater for Youth presents The Pa'akai We Bring

Board of Water Supply leaders share updates on efforts to clean up the toxic foam spill at Red Hill; A geologist revisits past Maunaloa eruptions and the evolution of studying eruptions; and Sea Salts of Hawaii explains how their business turns seawater into salt

Mayor Mitch Roth offers suggestions for Maunaloa visitors; Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation senior officials meet in Hawaiʻi, affirming U.S. interest in Asia-Pacific's future; Story of a whole salt farm on Molokaʻi

Maunaloa vog and healthcare strategies; Kakaʻako's history of salt and commerce; Real-life Rosie the Riveter attends Pearl Harbor National Memorial anniversary

How to view Maunaloa eruption safetly; former Civil Defense vice director on Maunaloa and its history of military use; gun bill to protect sensitive places on Oʻahu; Hanapēpē, Kauaʻi's unique salt flats

The Conversation's hana hou show discusses how a Big Island Fentanyl Task Force notes high rate of fentanyl abuse and the need to warn youth; a grieving parent of a 14-year-old who died from fentanyl resolves to help others; an executive director of High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area reveals threat of fentanyl; how Drug Enforcement Agency emphasizes public education on fentanyl; Kauaʻi foundation director's take on substance abuse

Navy toxic foam leaked at Red Hill; Eruption impact on National Park Service; Scientists evacuate Maunaloa observatory; Young activists host climate forum at Hawai'i State Capitol

Maunaloa lava flow moves closer to Saddle Road; Office of Hawaiian Affairs renames Kaka'ako Makai to Hakuone to signal new plans; The Long View on rising crime rates

Back to the drawing board on a controversial multi-million dollar tourism market contract; Katie Mulliken has the view from Maunaloa; Sustainability at Chaminade University; Big Island entrepreneur Paige Brattin brings kid-friendly eye patches to market

Maunaloa erupts after nearly 40 years; Covid case numbers and the Pacific Islander community; Ballet Hawai'i's homecoming for ballerina Courtney Schenberger

Latest on the Honolulu rail project; Efforts to curb substance abuse amongst young people on Kauaʻi; What's hot in holiday cocktails

Military families looking forward to a fuel-free holiday season recall Red Hill experience; 9-1-1 calls increase and Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Director Dr. Jim Ireland reports on recovery of Jeff Wilkinson and the challenges facing paramedics and emergency medical technicians; Kay Howe reveals her family's journey dealing with rat lungworm disease in book: Year of the Rat

Oʻahu Water Protectors and the Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi reflect on the one year anniversary of the first reports of fuel detected in the military's water system; a newly formed non-profit hopes to establish a cat sanctuary on Oʻahu modeled after the one on Lanai; and First Lady Dawn discusses her experience over the last eight years.

Hawaiʻi Green Growth reflects on why action plans and blueprints to slow down climate change are essential; a graduate of UH's Ethnomusicology program discusses rallying support to keep it from closing; and the director of Hawaiʻi Children's Theater's musical Seussical talks about working with children and the return of live theater to Kauaʻi.

Fentanyl is the latest drug to make its way to Hawaiʻi; UH Oral History Project covers Hawaiʻi's Republican party; Nordic solution to address housing problems; Kōkua Kalihi Valley gains national recognition

Hawai'i’s health care staffing crisis needs long-term solution; Office of Elections investigates possible voter fraud; trailblazing New Zealand movie star Rena Owen wins Hawai'i International Film Festival's Pasifika Award

Kauaʻi prisons roll out community transition program; Jewelry business Depot Market helps autistic professionals; Sam Choy's newest cookbook focuses on ʻulu

Queen Lili’uokalani's portrait heads to Washington for exhibition; Family resource centers set up in public schools; Women build community and self-acceptance through surf and social media; Opera singer discusses evolution of the art form and gives master class.

Veterans of Chinese descent have Congressional Gold Medal ceremony; Filipino Veterans Recognition Education Project aims to share stories of valor; 442nd soldier's class ring recovered in France; Island connections with Alaskan veterans

Gov. David Ige reflects on past and future; Storycorps Military Voices Initiative reveals painful truths; Big Island cowboy talks about the ranching heritage

Longtime political analysts Dan Boylan and Richard Boreca break down the election; Town of Bruyere, France thanks soldiers from 442nd and 100th Battalion for World War II liberation; New play celebrates life of Hedy Lamar, actress and inventor

Voter turnout on Hawaiʻi's Election Day; County clerks about election preparations; How ADHD shows up in girls; Science and art exhibit emphasizes ocean conservation

Kūhiō Lewis, CEO of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, discusses the contract dispute with the Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau; Hawaiʻi Chief Election Officer Scott Nago gives a snapshot of Election Day; HPR's Casey Harlow on why the school board is appointed; Kekama Amona debuts his film at Hawaiʻi International Film Festival

Lt. Gov. Josh Green outlines his strategy for the upcoming general election; former punk rock musician turned spoken word artist Henry Rollins discusses getting older; local actress Lindsay Watson shares her experience working on a new film about a historical event on Kauaʻi; and a documentary short film director talks about the whirlwind of wins he's experienced since his film's release

Hawaiʻi Department of Education faces high energy costs; Republican candidate Duke Aiona outlines campaign priorities; Kainoa Daines's research process for Island Wisdom; Mid-Pacific Institute's dancers and professional success.

Navy submits plans to shutter the underground Red Hill fuel facility; Sylvia Luke steps away from state House to run for lieutenant governor; The Long View spotlights mid-term elections and voting

Raising community awareness about fentanyl; Candidate Joe Akana in the running for U.S. House District 2 seat; Environmental activism spurs artistic creativity; Musician shares unique voice shaped by ethnic diversity

Food bank supplies hit by inflation; Jill Tokuda runs for U.S. Congressional District 2; Halloween Hallowbaloo festival in Chinatown; After dark at the Honolulu Zoo and master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui

Lessons from the 60th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis; U.S. Rep. candidate Conrad Kress; Exploring plumeria in Koko Crater Botanical Garden; Debut children's author Shane Petosa-Sigel

Unpacking fuel lines at the Red Hill; U.S. Rep. Ed Case on his bid for reelection; Maui plumeria farm expands export business; Native Hawaiian leaders share their connection to Kahoʻolawe and aloha ʻāina

Plumeria threatened by destructive insect; Maui Mayor Mike Victorino runs for a second term; Science writer's book examines coal reefs

New state advisory committee addresses accessibility barriers when casting ballots for Hawaiʻi’s mail-in elections; Top vote-getter Rick Bissen talks about his bid to be Maui's next mayor; Love for plumeria spurs horticulturist on decades of research

Former Honolulu councilmember and polio survivor on living with polio; History of polio vaccine; Hawaiʻi polio immunization rates; Remembering First Lady and polio survivor

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi vows crackdown on illegal vacation rentals; Domestic Violence Awareness month reminder: Everyone Knows Someone; Polio survivors reveal brave stories

Residents suffer from water line breaks on the Navy water system; Kauaʻi mayoral candidate Michael Roven Poai; We revisit a story from HPR's Sleep Week about the sleep habits of zoo animals

We learn about the Great Hawaiʻi ShakeOut, part of a global earthquake drill; Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami runs for a second term; On The Long View, Neal Milner examines generational differences and the Internet; Saffron Finch on Manu Minute

Foremost Maunaloa geological expert says the volcano is "re-awakening;" Maui County Council incumbent on the role of social justice in politics; Educator offers resources for students with dyslexia

Discovery of a native species thought to be extinct; Maui County Council candidate Buddy Nobriga; Hana hou a visit to sustainable farming in the loʻi

State moves to block auction of Hawaiian flag; Documentary on the story behind Title IX; Potential Hawaiʻi first lady discusses top issues for the state

Kauaʻi filmmaker set to make documentary about Bhutan; Hawai'i County Council candidate Jenn Kagiwada; potential Hawaiʻi first lady Vivian Aiona.

UH doctor volunteers in Ukraine; Hawaiʻi County Council District 2 candidate Matthias Kusch; Former Hawaiʻi first lady Jean Ariyoshi discusses tree planting campaign

State health department monitors military plans to unpack fuel at the Red Hill facility; Hawaiʻi's paddling community prepares to host the World Sprints in 2024; HPR's Sabrina Bodon examines upcoming Honolulu ballot questions; Ukulele virtuoso Taimane shares new music from latest release "HAWAIKI"

Response to Navy's move to defuel Red Hill; Molokaʻi Hoe 70th anniversary brings changes; Kaimuki Middle School STEM program in the running for the Yass prize; Hana hou of Marilyn Moniz on the 50th anniversary of Title IX

Red light cameras installed at Honolulu intersections; Women's crew team will compete at the Head of the Charles; Native Hawaiian organizations steward Hawaiʻi's historic places; Starla Marie shares her new music

Japanese honeymooning tourists stay away; Honolulu Board of Water Supply gives rebates for toilets; Hawaii Brain Injury Association promotes strong support network; French classical piano concert

Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth discusses Waipiʻo Valley access; Neuropsychologist and father of former NFL player on brain injury and prevention; Rally to support free speech; Author sets middle book in Fort Shafter

Hawaiʻi Island community members share differing outlooks on conservation and public access to Waipi'o Valley; Multi-agency strike force nets over 13,000 pounds of illegal fireworks; Reviewing upcoming county ballot questions; Ocean awareness training helps participants understand marine environment

The outgoing dean of the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine reflects on past accomplishments and lays out future; Student need for mental health counseling grows; Oʻahu author on the challenges of writing historical fiction

Today on The Conversation, we're revisiting stories that reveal young people's perspectives on health and culture in Hawaiʻi.

Hospitality industry continues to tread water during transitional phase; The National Association for REITs increases island presence; Child care providers share challenges facing the industry; The Hawaiʻi Book and Music Festival kicks off this weekend

Hawaiʻi Department of Health discusses fines issued to Navy over waste water; State senator discusses Aloha Stadium project; Storyteller helps people to be seen; Manu Minute focuses on red junglefowl.

Local economist talks inflation and recession jitters; HPR's Sabrina Bodon looks over the 15 ballot proposal questions for Maui County voters; Documentary director and author share their work on bringing the story of Hawaiʻi's snails to the limelight; Diamond Head Theatre's artistic director shares the history behind Ruger Theatre

Lt. Gov. Josh Green shares his perspective on the future of the Aloha Stadium Entertainment District after Gov. Ige opted to explore other options; The Mauna Kea Hui talks about environmental justice on the mountain; UH's VP for Academic Strategy discusses the university's draft strategic plan; Komen Hawaii talks about a change in emphasis ahead of an upcoming breast cancer fundraising event

Gubernatorial candidate Duke Aiona and central Oʻahu community leaders share their reactions to Gov. David Ige's change in plans for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District; Writer-producer Susan Stanton shares what it takes to succeed in the television industry

Federal and state health officials are renewing efforts to survey families affected by the Red Hill water crisis; New University of Hawaiʻi oral history project shares life stories of resilience; Researchers tap into the intelligence of honeybees; The Hawaiʻi Geek Meet unites curious people who love to share what they're passionate about

Hawaiʻi Foodservice Alliance talks food insecurities, upcoming Ag conference; HPR reporter Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi breaks down the impact of Hawaiian language influencers on social media; Manu Minute features the song - or is it the cackle? - of the Erckel's francolin; and the director of UH's new theatre production discusses what it means to be Asian in 2022

Head of nurses union discuss becoming a compact nursing state to deal with nursing shortage; Supply issues continue to challenge the auto industry; Local filmmaker premieres historical drama The Wind and the Reckoning at the Boston Film Festival

A former HPR producer now living in London shares the mood of the city as mourning for Queen Elizabeth II draws to a close; the Healthcare Association of Hawaii addresses the shutdown of an air ambulance company and Hawaiʻi's healthcare worker shortage; HPR reporter Casey Harlow talks to Honolulu's new DPP director; and Seabury Hall's creative arts center turns 10

For today's Conversation, we're taking a beach day and revisiting a few of our favorite stories that take place on the ocean.

HPR's President and General Manager Jose Fajardo shares an update on his condition and discusses current ALS research; UH Foundation President talks about his organization's record-setting fundraising year; Head of the Hawaii Youth Climate Coalition shares his thoughts on climate change policy; Comedian and Honolulu Councilmember Augie Tulba discusses balancing serving the people and making them laugh

The role of firm renewable generation in the future of our power grid; Nominees for the new Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Former Hawaiʻi first lady recalls hosting Queen Elizabeth II — with only four days' notice

The head of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association provides an update on the 2022 crop and lawsuit settlement; Kauaʻi Police Department shares its thoughts on concealed and open carry firearms in Hawaiʻi; a retired nonprofit executive shares her story about living life with polio; Three photographers featured in a new exhibit share the origins of their pieces and passion for photography.

A hospitality industry consultant discusses whether Japanese visitor numbers will improve; Oʻahu's Destination Manager gives an update on the rollout of the plan to better manage visitor numbers; HPR reporter Casey Harlow discusses how Honolulu will move forward with permitting; and the daughter of a man who survived Hurricane Iniki at sea shares her father's story

Early numbers on returning kolea amid concerns of avian flu; The inspiration behind a new and expansive floral exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art; Ethnomusicologists investigate the role Hawaiian music plays in mental well-being of students on Moloka‘i

HPR's Ian Capps reflects on his memories of Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II; Local broadcaster Emme Tomimbang shares the life of polio survivor and former Hawaiʻi First Lady Beatrice Burns; NOAA discusses the risk of Hawaiʻi marine life contracting avian flu; and the leaders of a Polynesian agroforestry pilot project on the Big Island talk about akamai agriculture

Taxi drivers look for relief as the city considers meter rate hikes; Documentary director takes another look at the 2013 catfishing scandal involving former professional football player Manti Te'o; Getting up close and personal with great white sharks

A retired Air Force general and former assistant secretary of state says tensions over Taiwan are more than a U.S.-China issue; Steps to protect yourself in the case of catastrophic flooding; How to make bicycling accessible

Ahead of Labor Day, we're revisiting a few of our favorite conversations with folks who have some pretty cool jobs.

TheBus shares data from its free ride campaign last week; Immunization official concerned over dropping polio vaccination rates; Marking the end of coal with a look at its history; Improv Hawaii celebrates 10 years of creating comedy in the moment

Environmental Protection Agency official discusses Hawaiʻi's environmental issues; Enduring legacy of polio research and vaccines; Downtown Honolulu going along with the ebb and flow of change

A citizen group's lawsuit against the Navy over Red Hill adds new plaintiffs; Hawaiʻi's long history as a youth baseball powerhouse; Local musicians come together to honor the late radio host Harry B. Soria

A former councilmember and polio survivor reflects on the life-long disease as the polio virus rebounds in the U.S.; Military families are concerned about the long-term health consequences of contaminated water; How to be a stunt performer

New survey data from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority shows kamaʻāina feelings on high visitor count; Ironman returns to Kona after hiatus; We find out what happens at the Honolulu Zoo after the sun goes down

Japan's relaxed travel restrictions bring hope to the Honolulu Marathon; The Small Business Administration meets up with small business owners on Maui; A deep dive into the nights of an insomniac; Selling more land from the Liliʻuokalani Trust

What to know about applying for a grant for your home garden; Two new charter schools kick off the new school year; The impact of sleep deprivation on shift workers; An art exhibit goes beyond generational divides

Hawaiʻi's largest health insurer changes its strategy coming out of the pandemic; Hele-On provides resources to troubled youth on the Big Island; Learning about the impact of sleep on the immune system; New movie about surfer Joey Cabell debuts

The new president of the East-West Center steps up amidst heightened tensions in the Asia-Pacific; Assessing sleep deprivation in college students as the school year starts; Talking with the world's oldest surfing dog; A hukilau educates hundreds about Hawaiian culture

For today's Hana Hou show, we catch up on our summer reading with interviews from local writers.

Maui Visitors Bureau updates us on the Destination Management Action Plan; Clearway Energy Group opens a large-scale solar farm in Mililani; Island Treasures Art Gallery closes after over 30 years; Native American jazz singer Julia Keefe prepares for a performance on the Big Island

The Hawaiʻi Republican Party chair looks back on the primary election; Hawaiʻi Island's visitor bureau head discusses the pandemic slump and recovery; Contributing Editor Neal Milner explains the power of neighborhoods on economic opportunities

An update on the Leilani wildfire on the leeward side of the Big Island; DOT launches its Beat the School Jam campaign to keep students and drivers safe; Regenerative tourism on the Garden Isle; The Democratic Party gears up for the general election

Democratic rivals promise unity after heated primary election; The millions of dollars super PACs funneled into the election; Managing overtourism on Kauaʻi; Celebrating National Elvis Week

Chief Election Officer Scott Nago talks preparations and predictions for the primary election; Treating Hawaiʻi's wastewater across Oʻahu; Boosting local garlic production; Local comedian Kermet Apio gets ready for his upcoming show

The 'Mayor of Urchin City' gives a guided tour of the hatchery; How higher education strengthen ties to Native roots; Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakane debuts new production "Mahu"

The Harris Group describes the impact of inflation on Hawaiʻi's bars and restaurants; Adela's Country Eatery adds ulu, kalo, and moringa to specialty noodles; Honokaʻa High School offers alternative modes of learning to Big Island students; Comedian Tig Notaro prepares for upcoming Honolulu show

Inside the EPA's $100,000 fine against DLNR for cesspool violations; U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele brings his politics from Washington to Hawaiʻi; A local entrepreneur brings new snacks to a new generation

The State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission works to bring more climate-preserving resources to Hawaiʻi; Lt. Gov. Josh Green eyes the governor seat; Empowering students to pursue a future in STEM

The Board of Water Supply detects contamination in a Moanalua monitoring well; Businesswoman Vicky Cayetano takes on the gubernatorial race; U.S. Postal Service debuts stamps honoring marine life; Comedian Jo Koy shows his love for Filipino American families in new film

The expanded conservation efforts to protect the Koʻolau watershed; Former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona urges for a two-party system as he runs for governor; Growing tropical sea urchins with cryo-preserved embryos

The Long View looks into community resiliency during Covid; The founder of Local Motion pivots from business to public service in the race for lieutenant governor; Local museum spotlights Hawaiʻi's Black History

Designing the new international processing center at Kona International Airport; Former head of the Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce Sherry Menor-McNamara vies for her chance to become lieutenant governor; In-person voting for the primary election begins

An Environment Hawaiʻi journalist shares how she led the FBI to the Big Island affordable housing case; Democratic House Finance Chair Sylvia Luke takes on the lieutenant governor race; Public school students head back to class

The efforts of the DLNR to control the wild goat population on Hawaiʻi Island; Former Councilmember Ikaika Anderson vies for lieutenant governor position; One of the first female pilots for Hawaiian Airlines reflects on her career

The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting struggles with a staff shortage; Businessman Keith Amemiya on the tight race for lieutenant governor; AES receives its final shipment of coal

This summer marked the 20th anniversary of a landmark First Amendment Supreme Court case; Small business owner and CD2 candidate Joe Logan resolves to fix problems; The virtual Hawaii Conservation Alliance conference gathers to protect biodiversity

Three more people were charged in an affordable housing scheme on Hawaiʻi Island; Former state Senate Ways and Means Chair Jill Tokuda has her sights set on the CD2 seat; The Makaha Learning Center works to provide young people with job opportunities

State Rep. Patrick Branco tells us what he would bring to U.S. Congress; New passport services available at Ala Moana Satellite City Hall; Assessing coastal erosion after historic south shore swell

With the new school year just around the corner, we checked in with DOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi and BOE Chair Bruce Voss. They answered your questions about masking, mental health, and the teacher shortage.

UHERO economist examines inflation and economic shortages; "Parks for People" seeks to bring families back to ʻAʻala Park; Introducing Season 3 of Ari Daniel's environmental BirdNote podcast "Threatened"

Rogerene Arce takes charge as the first director of agriculture on Maui; Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana creates community-based regulations at Hāʻena State Park; State to celebrate the first Sovereignty Restoration Day

Big Island officials assess coastal damage after this weekend's surf surge; The Daughters of Hawaiʻi work to save Hulihe'e Palace from the south swell; DLNR improves Diamond Head hike by capping visitors and increasing entrance fees

Two sailors injured in war exercises at RIMPAC; After-school programs assuage learning loss from the pandemic; Finding sustainable solutions to wastewater management

Former FBI Agent and principal of Damien Memorial School on the aftermath of a burglary at the school; The significance of the Supreme Court's limits on the EPA; A local artist shares the story behind her new children's book

Pearl Harbor historian shares his memories of the former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe; Geochemists prepare for the foremost international convention of the year; A local photographer uses art to start a conversation about climate change

HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon discusses two bills Gov. David Ige vetoed on Tuesday; Hawaiʻi FoundHer talks about the upcoming mentorship opportunity for women-owned businesses; State DLNR shares more on their effort to use mosquito birth control to save endangered birds; The U.S. Forest Service and USGS discuss the recovery of an ʻōhiʻa forest on the Big Island

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands receives $600 million in state funding; The new BA.5 variant takes hold in Hawaiʻi hospitals; HART CEO Lori Kahikina talks about the future of the Honolulu rail project

The legacy of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe; HART prepares for a rocky road for the Honolulu rail; Restaurants continue to face challenges due to the pandemic

Today, we're revisiting the work of local poets we love.

The threat of nuclear blackmail to the Pacific; Labor activists fighting for better working conditions at call centers in the Philippines; Recognizing a Hale Pili builder

Listener reaction from our show with Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau; Midterm elections are top of mind on The Long View; Kauaʻi utility will expand its footprint; A new documentary spotlights noted surfer Gerry Lopez

Last week, the Navy released an official report on the Red Hill fuel leak. It detailed the leadership and maintenance failures that resulted in two catastrophic fuel leaks throughout 2021. The Conversation sat down with Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau to talk about the findings.

We welcome Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan for an hour-long discussion. Join us for a candid discussion on healing public trust, permits to carry guns in public, the realities of being an officer, and other top-of-mind issues.

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority faces opposition to contract with Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement; Bringing back hula kiʻi; High schoolers showcase ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in History Day competition

The significance of abortion in Native Hawaiian culture; Modernizing military infrastructure to facilitate clean energy; Jay Griffin steps down as chair of Public Utilities Commission

Gov. David Ige targets 30 bills for potential veto; State tax collector explains the effect the gas tax holiday may have on the state; First keiki vaccine clinics open; and the Ghost Guy shares chicken skin stories

Anti-abortion advocate reacts to Roe v. Wade decision; Nobel Peace Prize laureate and journalist on the new president-elect of the Philippines; Revoking building permit for Kaimukī monster home

We’re celebrating 50 years of Title IX as we remember the legacy of Patsy Takemoto Mink. What does gender equity look like today? We are specifically looking at athletics in lower and higher education in Hawaiʻi with guests Lois Manin, University of Hawaiʻi Associate Athletics Director, and Wookie Kim, ACLU of Hawaiʻi Legal Director.

What pet owners should know about the unusual rabbit deaths on a Maui farm; "Bring Your 'Ohana Home" initiative supports those who cannot afford bail; Navigating your next job search

The FDA approves COVID-19 vaccines for keiki; Goals to cut carbon emissions; A local author discusses his latest novel

Mokulele Airlines and REGENT reimagine travel in a greener future; Former Rainbow Wahine and associate athletics director on the legacy of Title IX; The shortage of early education opportunities

A hospitality consultant on the transition team for the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and a retired tourism executive give their perspective on the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority process that recently awarded the CNHA the state's primary marketing contract; and the son of beloved local musician Kaulana Pakele honors his father with his debut album "Faith"

Gun safety advocates call for action; Award-winning Hawaiʻi chef wants to make restaurant industry more livable; Father and son reflect on harrowing shark encounter

A local hospitality consultant shares his thoughts on the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority awarding a $34 million marketing contract to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement over the Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau; The state's Chief Energy Officer discusses Hawaiʻi's continued dependence on oil; Manu Minute features an endangered native bird with a singular call and an unusual crest

The Wai Ola Alliance discusses the need for a lawsuit against the Navy over Red Hill; A UH Health Economist breaks down the financial benefits of COVID-19 tests for laboratories; Gov. David Ige shares his thoughts on a number of issues, including the Red Hill lawsuit; HPR classical music host Gene Schiller shares the details of an upcoming piano competition on Oʻahu

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority passes over Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau, awards its multi-million dollar marketing contract to a new player; Sustainable aviation fuel; The remarkable return of a veteran's class ring

The legislative push to tighten regulations on helicopter tour operators; Olympic medalist Clarissa Chun gets inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame; Hawaiʻi's statuary history

Environmental leader reflects on personal mission to protect the ocean and clean up coastlines; New Windward Oʻahu preschool helps meet rising demand for early education; Lessons learned from the pandemic; Readers invited to rediscover Hawaiʻi through Mark Twain's perspective

The State Office of Elections shares what's around the corner with the primary election coming up in August; Maui Brewing Company discusses expansion and supply chain issues; Kipahulu ʻOhana talks about the proposed community-based subsistence fishing area along Maui's coastline; A local author shares the story behind his love of short stories and his new book "Made in Hawaii"

Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization shares more about their fire prevention campaign; Head of the Pōhakuloa Training Area discusses the military's land leases set to expire in 2029; HPR reporter Casey Harlow breaks down Covid vaccine impacts on local children; A local author discusses his debut novel "Nuclear Family"

The architect behind the USS Arizona Memorial; New images from the state archives; Local festivals celebrating local composer, whales

The case to expand Papahānaumokuākea; The latest on the state's green energy goals at the Legislature; How to find success in the entertainment industry

Hawaiʻi Tourism Japan reviews loosening travel restrictions; Hawaiian Airlines aims to reduce carbon footprint; Waikīkī coastline challenged by climate change; ʻIolani Palace hosts Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee festivities

Supporters of the Marcos family hold a victory rally; State senator supports green energy options; A grassroots initiative promotes environmental stewardship; Local company invests in Hawaiʻi's economy; Filipino Lola makes a splash in the Marvel Universe

In honor of May being National Mental Health Awareness month, we re-air past stories touching on mental health issues, and one new interview with popular local band Kolohe Kai about their anti-bullying song, I Think You're Beautiful.

Hawaiʻi hospitals are considering tighter visitor policies as COVID cases continue to climb throughout the state; Volcanologists prepare for future eruptions; John Cruz celebrates 25th anniversary of his album "Acoustic Soul"

Leadership at the Big Island biomass plant Honua Ola is regrouping after the Public Utilities Commission denied their power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric; Local composer nominated for a Pulitzer Prize

Honua Ola's president discusses what the energy company's options are now that the Public Utilities Commission denied approval of a power purchasing agreement; A state Senator talks about a recent visit to the Navy's Red Hill well to get an update on the system flushing and water conservation efforts; A local photographer shares more about his latest book on photography; The captain of the crew featured in "Deadliest Catch: Bloodline" chats about lessons learned while fishing off Hawaiʻi Island

Data from the latest Point-In-Time count; the case to overhaul the Jones Act; efforts to restore Kahoʻolawe's topsoil through biochar

Double-digit positivity rates and climbing case counts across the islands and we're seeing a COVID surge on the scale of delta and omicron. Should it be business as usual or back to masks? What precautions are you taking? Dr. Kathleen Kozak of HPR's The Body Show shared her thoughts during a live call-in show.

The Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association talks about the latest Covid surge and its impact on the food industry; A legendary survivalist and the U.S. Coast Guard share tips for surviving rescue situations in Hawaiʻi; The show curator and one of the featured artists discuss the upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture; Legendary comedian and frequent NPR guest Paula Poundstone shares what she would do if she could do it all again.

The state health director discusses the increase in Covid cases and how to help get case counts down; An avian disease specialist shares how to spot and report wild birds who may be infected with avian flu; Kamehameha Schools talks where they are with converting cesspools to wastewater systems; A local mom shares her experience dealing with her son's mental health challenges

A veterinarian explains worrying news of increased avian influenza cases; A retired professor and community voices react to landslide win of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.; And a paramedic clinical coordinator shares the healing powers of a Windward lo'i, taro patch

Abortion rights supporters and a couple of physicians talk about the possible reversal of Roe v. Wade; Members of the Filipino community and an attorney who sued the Marcos family share reactions to the Philippine elections; And an accomplished author shares his latest novel written after moving to Maui

In today's Aloha Friday hana hou show, we showcase long-time HPR Arts and Culture reporter Noe Tanigawa's interviews with noted island musicians.

A Hawaiʻi civil rights attorney discusses the implications for abortion rights across the country and here in the islands; The creator of a new website highlighting ocean access and protecting important cultural sites talks about why she launched the site; A long-time activist for Native Hawaiian rights discusses the role of wahine, past and present, in efforts to protect cultural sites; A celebrated ocean photographer dishes on his career and new book

State health officials respond to the governor's emergency order on Red Hill; public concern over the proposed Pololū land sale; Has social media made us stupid?

A local doctor details the scene at a refugee camp on the Polish-Ukrainian border; latest ridership numbers for the Honolulu Authority Rapid Transit rail project; living laboratory in Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island

Congressman Ed Case joins us in the studio before heading back to D.C. He addresses Rep. Kai Kahele's run for governor, efforts to get federal protections for Hawaiʻi's forests, and the U.S. Supreme Court's leaked opinion on Roe v. Wade. And he takes your questions!

Public policy expert reviews 2022 legislative session; Waipahu lawmakers weigh in on proposed housing project; Daughter pens book about mom, the first woman of color in Congress; A private practice nurse shares realities of the profession

Tough talk between the prime ministers of Australia and the Solomon Islands; An affordable housing project in Waipahu turns heads; A local comedian brings a touch of Hawaiʻi to sketch comedy in Chicago

Efforts stall to rescue a National Historic Landmark; Transit Oriented Development spurs affordable housing talks; A look at Ukrainian history during plantation days; and poetry gets a legislative boost

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm responds to reports of increased violent crime; Ukrainians find community in Hawaiʻi while trying to support those on the front lines of the conflict; A local business that makes Aloha shirts pivots to survive the pandemic

Community voices share hopes for peace in Ukraine; A national report highlights early childhood programs; Student scientists collect data tracking Covid genomes; Bike advocate underscores economic and health benefits of group bike events

On today's hana hou show, we look back at some of our favorite conversations with filmmakers!

The state declares a 'new phase' of the pandemic; Maui illustrator channels her love of books into her paintings; Local brewer creates connection in the world of beer

Thousands of Native Hawaiians who have waited decades for compensation for breaches of trust against the state may soon receive part of a $328 million settlement; Should Biden forgive student loan debt?

The need for organ, eye and tissue donation in Hawai'i is greater than ever; Hawai'i to compete in the City Nature Challenge; Tips and tricks for hibiscus hybridization; National Welding Month

The future of affordable housing bills; Stories of the first female correspondents to cover the front lines; Tips on how to hybridize hibiscus flowers

An American author shares her wide angle view of global over tourism; A hospitality official delves into the context behind regenerative tourism; Coastal communities experience consequences of climate change firsthand

What is the military doing to conserve water in light of O‘ahu's water shortage?; FBI Special Agent In Charge lays out the risks of cybercrime; State needs to pick up the pace to meet energy goals, says policy expert; Local educator is honored as media teacher of the year

Board of Water Supply updates ongoing water conservation efforts; Richardson law student snags prestigious national honor; Growers celebrate National Gardening Month

We share different stories about the Hawaiian language: learning the history and plans to update HPR’s Hawaiian Word of the Day; staging the Hawaiian language play "Ho’oilina" at the University of Hawaiʻi; hearing about the work of female newspaper columnists in the 1940s; and restoring the original place name of Hunananiho to Oʻahu's Windward community.

State health officials closely watch COVID-19 metrics; Military expert highlights how a global crisis affects the Indo-Pacific; Cultural practitioner shares the mission to protect Hawaiian burial sites

An Oʻahu-born author talks about Hawaiʻi's relationship with beer; A local artist and sculptor shares how he fell under the spell of honey and created a line of Hawaiʻi mead; A Hawaiʻi Island rum distiller goes behind the scenes of his business; A North Shore shochu distillery details being a pioneer in the business

Mayor Mike Victorino gives us the latest from Maui County; What's behind the recent rationing of baby formula; A Rainbow Wahine going pro tells us the secret behind her stellar 3-point record

State Senator discusses whether the recent violence and crime in Waikiki is cause for concern; Lead for America program provides hometown leadership opportunities to a new generation; Local cultural practitioners share the difference between the haka and the ha'a

The Honolulu City Council is considering Bill 41, which backers say cuts down on noise and disruption in residential neighborhoods. Opponents feel the legislation is too restrictive and not likely to achieve its goals.

Should we raise Hawaiʻi's minimum hourly wage from its current $10.10?

HPR President and General Manager José Fajardo offers an update on the FDA panel's ruling on a new drug to treat ALS, as well as his personal journey with the disease; A principal looks at the long term impacts of the pandemic and the water crisis on students; Chaminade University partners with the UN to tackle sustainability in the Pacific

The Board of Water Supply shares a few tips on how O‘ahu residents can save water to combat water shortages; The role of volunteer radio operators in the state's emergency response plan; An experiment that sends squids to space offers clues about how we can combat stress here on Earth

Roadblocks lay ahead for O‘ahu's landfill site; Citizen science opportunities on Maui; A professional bass fisherman from Hawaiʻi shares his journey

Responding to removal of the Navy Supply Fleet Logistics Center's commanding officer; Reflecting on the writings of a local eco-poet; Celebrating delicious Chinese dim sum

Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is asking the Board of Water Supply to prioritize affordable housing projects should restrictions be placed on new development to conserve water; What it took to build Red Hill; Local promoter announces the first big concerts at the Blaisdell Center arena since the start of the pandemic — New Kids on the Block and TLC

Honolulu's mayor discusses his thoughts on recent issues impacting the City and County of Honolulu; and Mid-Pacific Institute's President shares how it will use a recent $10 million donation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on its Ala Wai Canal flood risk study; Local comedian reacts to Will Smith's sensational slap at the Oscars; What in the world is in those amnesty bins?

Kauaʻi mayor optimistic about public health and economic recovery; The Long View examines the shortcomings of the U.S. COVID response; And sharing the history of a trailblazing obstetrician who delivered over 6,000 island babies

Hawaiʻi County mayor asks Gov. Ige to declare an energy emergency as gas prices skyrocket; HART CEO says the rail project will make it to Ala Moana despite financial setbacks; Researchers explore the vast array of lava tubes below our feet on Hawaiʻi Island

Local economist expects a rocky return for international tourism; New documentary sheds light on the enduring legacy of Duke Kahanamoku; Historian digs up the story of the first Native Hawaiian woman to travel the Pacific on a European ship

State Deputy Director for Environmental Health Kathleen Ho outlines the long term strategy for Red Hill water contamination; Princeton sociologist Matthew Desmond on working together for affordable housing; Faculty and alumni of President William McKinley High School react to a proposal to change the school name

Masks will still be required at airports once the mandate lifts on March 25; attorney Katherine Vessels comes to the University of Hawaiʻi Richardson School of Law to teach the "laws of war" in international conflict; Kaʻōhao School principal says the school had no trouble changing its name from Lanikai Elementary

Kealoha Pisciotta, spokesperson for the Mauna Kea Hui, outlines the group's concerns over a new House bill that would restructure management of the mauna; Diane Peters-Nguyen, the Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Pacific Islands Region Red Cross, reflects on the founding mission of the Red Cross and its role in the history of Hawaiʻi; and former Hale Kula Elementary principal Jan Iwase talks about the impulse behind initiative to rename the school after Sen. Daniel K. Inouye

Science community members share concerns that management changes will negatively affect Maunakea's master lease; Resetting tourism marketing by appealing to the slow-paced visitor; Diving through the ins and outs of changing the name of a school; and the first competitor from Hawaiʻi on the professional bass fishing circuit shares his passion for the sport

Four local voices help us explore the word Aloha and what it means to our community: the director of the upcoming film, Shaka, The Power of Aloha, an O'ahu based artist who says it's the secret ingredient in her work, a local poet who challenges our notions about the word, and a send-off with the writer of the classic Aloha Friday song.

We've got a call-in show looking at how we can practice good cyber-hygiene, how private and government partnerships can shore up our vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks, and how to cultivate local talent in the cybersecurity field.

The City's Transportation Services Director discusses the proposed plan to end rail at Civic Center and its impact on riders and transit-oriented development; HPR reporter Ku'uwehi Hiraishi talks about the strained relationship between the U.S. military and the Native Hawaiian community; and a taro farmer shares the important role traditional kalo cultivation has in helping our state work toward self-sustainability.

A UH researcher reviews Japan's planned release of radiated water 11 years after the massive earthquake in Fukushima; Maui Nui Venison's owner discusses its plan for growth that could contribute to reducing axis deer populations; State Farm shares data on catalytic converter thefts in the islands; and HPR Arts and Culture reporter Noe Tanigawa bids farewell

Crackdown on violators of federal cesspool law is back in full force; Hawaii residents fail to adequately save for retirement; public libraries ramp up services as pandemic restrictions relax; and a local band garners coveted invite to the SXSW music festival in Texas

Higher levels of chloride in Honolulu's water may be the result of a lack of rainfall coupled with reduced draw from the city's aquifer; The National Guard says it's better prepared to respond to the next pandemic; Health care workers say we've come a long way since the first COVID-19 cases, but long COVID lingers overhead

As Gov. David Ige winds down his time in office, he reflects on the hardest decision he had to make during the pandemic; Oʻahu conducts its annual Point In Time count today; enrollment is up at Catholic schools statewide for the first time in over a decade; and [arents and students at Kamehameha Schools Keaʻau on Hawaiʻi Island say that the cafeteria food is unsafe and inedible

Environmental activist and Big Island resident Lynn Boerner Nakkim reacts to news that Red Hill will be permanently shut down, decades after her father was commissioned to build it; lawmakers are trying to tackle traffic in Puna, one of the fastest growing communities on Hawaiʻi Island; Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Director Catherine Awakuni seeks to teach residents how to protect themselves from scams in their week-long Consumer Education Fair

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz talks about the Navy's decision to permanently shut down the Red Hill fuel storage facility; the Defense Department's press secretary discusses what will happen with Red Hill going forward; the great-granddaughter of the first Chinese woman to practice Western medicine in Hawaiʻi shares her legacy; and we talk to some of those who recently worked on a new mural that went up on the Wo Fat building

We follow the Pentagon's decision to shut down Red Hill; check in on local programs doing wastewater surveillance; track legislation aimed to fix aging dams and reservoirs across the state; and hear about a young artist who’s making waves on the digital art platform OpenSea.

We revisit the construction and early days of the Navy's Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility through the stories of the two men who drafted the application to designate it as an engineering marvel and National Historic landmark.

A cybersecurity expert says users face a trade-off between increased connectivity and increased vulnerability; an EPA specialist clarifies Red Hill water test results; a food index compiles data tracking daily transactions at eateries across the state; and a local planner awarded the American Institute of Architects Hawaii Medal of Honor.

Returned Peace Corps volunteer Caroline Mackenzie reflects on her time in Ukraine on the heels of the 61st anniversary of the Peace Corps Act; the Long View looks at what's in store for Ketanji Brown Jackson's Senate confirmation hearings; and a new study by researcher Jan Hoeltge seeks to document Native Hawaiian resilience.

Hawaiʻi's Ukrainian community and supporters stage a series of rallies condemning Russia's invasion; Local company Oceanit has received emergency use approval for its rapid COVID test from the Federal Drug Administration, says the company's President and CEO Patrick Sullivan. But what role does testing have to play in this new phase of the pandemic?; and as lawmakers debate minimum way increases, ClimbHI President and Executive Director Julie Morikawa says we shut put more emphasis on connecting students to career opportunities

A Ukrainian man living in Hilo shares how he and his family are coping with the Russian invasion; we continue coverage of the Red Hill water crisis with thoughts from a military spouse and comments from the EPA; we shine a light on the first Native Hawaiian to play college football; and an Oʻahu pastry chef shares her experience on a Food Network baking show.

A new exhibition by photographer Franco Salmoiraghi showcases the land struggles over Kahoʻolawe; Kumu Hula Cody Pueo Pata talks about building infrastructure for hula in the islands; Multi-instrumentalist Kirk Thompson of Kalapana talks about local musicians' fight for recognition in the 70s music scene

We hear about bills dealing with Native Hawaiian issues; the long journey home for iwi kūpuna; disabled community advocates helping raise public awareness; and planting native hardwoods in Wahiawā’s Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument.

Sen. Mazie Hirono outlines her congressional strategy towards the Red Hill public health crisis; Lānaʻi teacher Lisa Galloway says the state's two-year extension on Dept. of Education housing is only a short-term fix for Lānaʻi's affordable housing shortage; Pediatric dentist Gavin Uchida says tooth sealants can help to protect cavity-prone keiki

The National Park Service and the USGS discuss what's included in the proposed Disaster Recovery Project for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park; The state and The Cattleman's Council talk about fighting the spittlebug on Hawaiʻi Island; and the owner of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue details a new art exhibit opening in downtown Honolulu.

Bill Kaneko, past president of the Japanese American Citizens League in Hawaii, talks about the commemoration of Executive Order 9066, which triggered the incarceration of 120,000 people of Japanese descent; State Archivist Adam Jansen and music historian Kilin Reece recount how the largest known collection of Hawaiian music ended up in the lap of the Hawaiʻi State Archives

Hawaiʻi's U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele joins The Conversation for a live call-in show to answer questions about the Red Hill water crisis, his first year in D.C., and whether he'll be running for governor.

HPR contributor and political analyst Neal Milner joins us with the Long View after two former lawmakers pleaded guilty to bribery; Over 20% of Hawaiʻi’s adult population have been diagnosed with some form of rheumatic disease, according to the Arthritis Foundation of Hawaii; Professor Daphne Desser talks about the impossible task of capturing the horrors of the Holocaust ahead of her talk tonight with the traveling exhibition Americans and The Holocaust.

The U.S. Army assists families returning to homes where the water supply has been evaluated safe; Mental Health of America Hawaii provides a snapshot of opioid use and efforts to curb epidemic in the state; and a new keiki book reflects themes on expectation and discovery.

The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission discusses how the economic fallout from the pandemic impacted their work; an HPU researcher talks about the invasive bullfrog and why they were brought here; and the authors of a new book about the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II share why they decided to write it.

In today's Aloha Friday Conversation, we're looking at the intersections on politics and culture in the islands in the 1970s. Plus, a new story map of Hilo Bay!

The future of cesspool legislation is again in question as two former lawmakers are charged with public corruption; Washington Place gets ready to open its doors again to visitors; Local surfer Moana Jones Wong talks about her connection to the ocean

We hear from U.S. Rep. Ed Case about a continuing resolution to keep the federal government operating, which includes money for dealing with the Red Hill water crisis; An Earthjustice attorney shares concerns about the military's plans filed this week to comply with the state’s order to defuel the tank farm; A community raises concerns about proposed luxe development on Keaukaha coast; Looking to Kalaupapa's future when patients are no longer living at the historic settlement.

We talk history on today's Conversation, with Brother Joseph Dutton's long road to sainthood for his service in Kalaupapa, public input on the State Historic Preservation Division's five-year plan, and a remembrance for historian and author David Forbes.

The National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii shares how it's stepped up to help diabetic patients during the pandemic; A retired Army General talks about the recent ceremony to honor Chinese American veterans awarded the Congressional Gold medal; The Department of Agriculture gives an update on the efforts to manage the coconut rhinoceros beetle.

A relocated military wife continues to wait for the all clear to return home; a Chinese businessman hopes for a better year as the Lunar New Year kicks off; a check on how Maui’s polystyrene ban has fared; and a quick Honolulu roundup of new exhibits opening this week.

Lawmakers didn’t waste time this session scheduling the first hearing on bills to raise the minimum wage in Hawaiʻi. The federal government raised its minimum for federal workers to $15 as of Sunday. Proponents of raising the minimum argue a hike is past due. It has been held at $10.10 for the last four years. Opponents say not so fast and not so high, and claim doing so could force some small businesses to close. The Conversation explores both sides.

The EPA shares their thoughts on a recent visit to Red Hill and Camp Kunia; the city's Emergency Medical Services explains why the downward trend of Covid cases has them feeling encouraged; and we learn more about Hawaiʻi's spotted dove in today's Manu Minute.

A state Senator details plans to eradicate a coqui frog colony in Waimanalo; the Pacific Association for Radiation Survivors' mission for Guam residents to be fairly compensated for exposure to nuclear testing; and 'Ai Pono Foundation talks about the rise in eating disorders during the pandemic and shares how treatment is evolving

The military begins flushing 5 million gallons of water from the Red Hill Shaft to clear contaminants in the drinking water system; The local need to boost the information technology workforce; A high schooler shines the light on education during a pandemic; A new cook book highlights the world of Chinese dim sum.

The Honolulu Department of Community Services director explains the strategy for improving conditions in Chinatown; a Honolulu architect walks through Chinatown to open our eyes to some of its charms; ʻIolani Palace's historian takes us back to the 1890s when Honolulu was a bustling international seaport; and an investment manager on Kauaʻi discusses the art center he's developing in Līhuʻe

The CDC is inviting residents to report on the health impacts of the Red Hill water crisis; Honolulu wants to know how you think it should spend its recovery funds; A new pilot program will match victims of sex trafficking to host homes; A local musician uses the erhu to communicate with her family divided by the pandemic.

Maui County shares how it's dealing with the latest surge of the omicron variant among residents and visitors; Punahou School's president talks about an increase in absenteeism due to COVID-19, and how it's impacting this year's carnival; and the palila, the Big Island native honeycreeper is the subject of today's Manu Minute

State Representative Sylvia Luke discusses what Governor Ige left unsaid during his recent State of the State address; FarmLink Hawaii talks about its new meat program and eliminating food deserts in Hawaii; and The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii Youth Council shares why the 21,000 slippers they're collecting represent the amount of Hawaii youth expected to die from tobacco use.

Gov. David Ige gives his last State of the State address; Health care experts eye a potential peak in the omicron surge; We celebrate National Pie Day!

University of Hawaiʻi receives its single largest gift — $50 million — to go towards climate and ocean research; a Big Island actor makes his Broadway debut, with only moments to prepare; it's National Hugging Day!

The Blood Bank of Hawaii is in urgent need of donors; Healing and hope for Hibiscus Drive residents; Maui axis deer are airport hazard; and drinking and driving and hamsters behind the wheel

Epidemiologist Tim Brown says the state needs to invest its data systems if it wants to curb the spread of COVID-19; A Hawaiʻi Island tour company is dealing with tsunami damage to its retail space; An experiment with squids in space may offer clues about how to combat stress

In celebration of January as Kalaupapa Month, we revisit past interviews related to the secluded peninsula on Moloka'i where those diagnosed with leprosy, now known as Hansen's Disease, were sent to live in isolation starting in the late 1800s.

On today's Aloha Friday Conversation, we speak with activists and stewards dedicated to preserving Hawaiʻi's natural resources and sacred spaces.

On the eighth anniversary of a 27,000-gallon spill of jet fuel in the Red Hill area, The Conversation welcomed Ernest "Ernie" Lau from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply and Gary Gill, who was with the Department of Health at the time of the leak, for a call-in show.

Military families impacted by the Red Hill water crisis remain critical of the Navy's response; Life-saving drugs to fight COVID-19 are in limited supply; The poetry of Paul Lawrence Dunbar hits the main stage

HPR reporter Ku'uwehi Hiraishi provides an update on how Hawaiʻi County businesses are dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases; Surfing Moms' founder discusses how her group helps new mothers through the postpartum experience; Students at a Kauaʻi charter school share what they're sending to the International Space Station later this year.

Cruise ship passengers share their experience as they disembark in Honolulu this past weekend; The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation shares what's on the horizon for the cruise ship industry; Kuleana Rum Works gives us a behind the scenes tour

The International Vaccine Insitute shares strategies used in South Korea to manage the pandemic; HPR reporter Noe Tanigawa discusses using psychedelics as potential new therapies for depression; Kapa'a High School's head football coach discusses the road to winning the Garden Isle's first state championship

The Healthcare Association of Hawaii discusses how the surge in COVID cases is impacting hospitals and hospital staffing across the state; the chair of the Kailua Neighborhood Board talks resolving the dilemma on how to redraw voting districts; and a descendant of a Kalaupapa resident shares efforts to preserve the memory of those exiled there.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority updates us on 2022 visitor projections and the impact the recent Covid surge is having on visitors arriving in our state; Pūlama Lanaʻi shares its efforts on Lanaʻi to protect the population of the ʻUaʻu, the Hawaiian Petrel, which is also the subject of today's Manu Minute.

A labor attorney talks about employer obligations when it comes to COVID in the workplace; The Daughters of Hawaiʻi celebrate the rich history of the beloved garment, the muʻumuʻu; Hawaiian Shochu Company raises a glass to mark the season of spirits; and we remember the late conservation canine known as Solo

Members of the Hawaiʻi Pandemic Applied Modeling Work Group share their methodology; a University of Hawaiʻi professor talks about fatalism and COVID-19; State Labor Director shares updates on Hawaiʻi jobless claims; and Fireworks by Grucci-Hawaii readies for a New Year's spectacular

Health care officials are warning the public to keep their guards up — we talk about the latest Omicron surge with Lt. Gov. Josh Green and Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami; Tourism numbers are on the rebound for now; A new book shares a doctor's perspective on battling the pandemic; Bill Maher returns to Hawaiʻi for his New Year's shows

Economists brace themselves for another stall in Hawaiʻi's economic recovery as Omicron whips through our community, sickening workers and shutting down venues; FEMA offers financial assistance to families burdened by the cost of a COVID-19 death; and housing advocates on Maui work to set families on the path of homeownership.

A contact tracer for the Hawaiʻi Health Department shares how the state is stepping up efforts with COVID cases on the rise; The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaiʻi discusses the plight of visitors who test positive for COVID while in the islands; a local musician talks about how life is influencing his craft; and an Oʻahu artist shares the story behind being hired to create the poster for a major Hollywood film

The Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi discusses whether hospitals and long-term facilities are ready for the spike in COVID case counts; AARP Hawaiʻi talks about their concern that the state is lagging in getting boosters to its residents and staff; A local music school instructor shares what his young students learned while recording a Christmas album

The East-West Center's epidemiologist says the worst of the pandemic may not be over; a Navy wife impacted by the fuel contaminated water crisis gives an update now that her family has been relocated to a Waikiki hotel; and the Kauaʻi-based artist who designed the artwork for the new rental car facility at Honolulu's airport shares the process she used to design her new installation.

A retired Coast Guard rear admiral spearheads support for Coast Guard families affected by the Red Hill water crisis; a UH cybersecurity expert says we should expect more cyberattacks; we learn more about the challenges of sewage in Puakō on the Big Island, where there is little to no soil; and a children's book raises awareness about the harms of plastic in the ocean.

Local CEO shares perspectives on what the new year holds for the business sector; We hear about the latest developments on the Red Hill water crisis; Head of the Department of Transportation Services responds to latest cyberattack on city's transit system; and Technology Outreach Hawaii (TORCH) works to inspire a new generation of computer scientists

Hiking Hawaiʻi's minimum wage to a livable standard; Active pathways to assist victims of domestic violence; Hawaiʻi's newest professional sports team sails out on the Metaverse.

The Hawaiʻi Board of Education details how the contaminated water crisis impacts public schools; The Sex Abuse Treatment Center gets ready to roll out a new web chat feature; Hawaiʻi Island's Hele-On bus service discusses its ambitious goals; and how artificial lights affect fledgling seabirds and turtles

The Chief of Veterinary Services at Fort Shafter says he's treated more than 100 pets affected by the fuel-contaminated water in housing areas on the Navy water system; Hawaiʻi’s veterans will pay homage to former Honolulu City Councilmember John Henry Felix; local poet Noʻu Revilla challenges our notions of aloha

Josh Green will tour the Red Hill facility on his second day as acting governor; poinsettias may be few and far between this holiday season; and rollerskating enjoys a resurgence during the pandemic

Mufi Hannemann of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Authority lays out the impact of temporarily housing military families in Oʻahu hotels, while one family says the military found high levels of pool cleaning chemicals in their tap water before the complaints about the fuel fumes surfaced

Gov. David Ige discusses issuing an order for the military to suspend operation at Red Hill and potentially asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster; The Environmental Protection Agency shares its response to the contaminated water crisis; and we learn more about the 'Akikiki, the Kauaʻi honeycreeper in today's Manu Minute

Three state lawmakers provide their insight and opinions over the military's handling of the Central O'ahu contaminated water crisis; HART's interim Executive Director discusses the new timeline for meeting with federal transit authority officials to present its new recovery plan; Common Cause Hawaii and Civil Beat Law Center talk about its efforts to bring attention to the Hawaiʻi legislature's most egregious gut-and-replace bills

The Navy says it has identified the source of contamination in its water system as uproar grows among lawmakers and the public alike; Veterans arrive to take part in ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor; and advocates argue that its time for a sugar tax in Hawaiʻi.

Today on our Aloha Friday Conversation, we're talking about ideas around housing!You'll meet people from across the state and after that, you too will have hope.

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply weighs in on their side of the military housing water crisis; Honolulu's mayor discusses the water crisis, preparing for the omicron variant, and the recently passed hotel tax bill; A local historian takes a tour of a forgotten cemetery, where smallpox victims were buried in a mass grave.

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami shares how his county is managing the latest phase of the pandemic and how it's collected the new hotel room tax; the Hawaiʻi Department of Health weighs in on the water situation affecting military families in central Oʻahu; and the head of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaiʻi discusses adapting to COVID restrictions.

A military spouse shares her frustrations and fears amid the Navy's recommendation to avoid ingestion of their potable water if chemical odors are present; Hawaiʻi Island's mayor shares how his county will move forward with COVID-19 procedures; the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation discusses what Hawaiʻi could be in line for with the signing of the infrastructure bill; and a local venture capitalist looks to help take a private company public

A military mom shares her experience after several military households report a chemical smell or fuel fumes in their drinking water; an owner of an eBike shop on Maui talks recent sales and the state of the biking lifestyle on the Valley Isle; and the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation discusses its online Made in Hawaiʻi Marketplace for Kids by Kids.

A local research scientist and the leader of Conservation International join us as guests for a live call-in show about conservation. How do we protect the natural beauty of our islands? And how do we pay for it? We discuss looking after not just land and water, but also vulnerable plants, animals, and the many other parts of our overall environment.

An Oʻahu resident remembers her mother's journey out of the USSR after losing her to COVID; Central Union Church shares how they honored lives lost during the pandemic; a local author talks about her new book and how kimchi changed her life; we learn more about the Akiapolaʻau, a rare honeycreeper living on Hawaiʻi Island in today's Manu Minute; and two crewmembers aboard an exploration vessel discuss their voyage to explore the Pacific Ocean floor.

On The Conversation, we revisit the Waikīkī of old while we prepare for more visitor arrivals over the holidays.

A narrow vote approved a new contract between unionized film industry workers and Hollywood producers, native flora and fauna find a home on a popular Instagram account, and one grave tells the story of the man behind the Douglas fir

Hawaiʻi U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz breaks down our state's share of the recently signed infrastructure bill; The head of the Hawaii Auto Dealers Association shares auto sales trends for the third quarter; The president of Oʻahu Crematory discusses increased numbers due to pandemic deaths; And Kamalani Academy fights a Charter School Commission decision that could cut the school's budget in half.

HPR reporter Ku'uwehi Hiraishi breaks down long-range studies of Hawaii's stock of bottom fish like opakapaka and onaga; SERVCO Pacific adapts its campaign of giving back to the community; Iolani Palace celebrates King David Kalakaua's birthday; and our producers break stuff in a new local business that's all the rage

It's Round 2 of the Aloha Stadium discussion. Panelists state Sen. Glenn Wakai and Public Works Administrator Chris Kinimaka cover the pros and cons of the new proposed entertainment district in Halawa.

Conflict on the Korean Peninsula hits close to home with a new documentary at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, we remember the late Tom Morey, pioneer of the Boogie Board, and a local inventor competes on national TV with a handy gadget that allows you to have a hot meal anywhere you go!

We get an update from the ACLU about a lawsuit against Maui County, we talk to artists whose mediums are wood and mist, and we kick off Makahiki season with festivities on Oʻahu and Molokaʻi.

The principal of Kaʻohao School discusses holding a weekend COVID vaccine shot clinic for students aged 5-11; a Filipino veteran living in Hawaiʻi shares why a local effort highlighting social justice issues is so important; the director of a Vietnam War documentary talks about the special bond Native Alaskan vets have with Hawaiʻi; and as the Peace Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary, a retired Hawaiʻi Island teacher shares her experience as one of the corps' early recruits

An update on the statewide broadband mapping initiative underway in rural communities; what we've taken for granted during the pandemic and where did all the public bathrooms go — two of the topics discussed on this week's The Long View; the Consul General of France in San Francisco discusses increasing efforts to strengthen ties in the Pacific region; and panelist for a PBS discussion about caretakers for veterans chats about a new documentary that features a local family

On Tuesday's panel discussion, former Governors John Waiheʻe, Ben Cayetano, and Neil Abercrombie share perspectives on alternative possibilities for the Aloha Stadium site.

Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travels program adapts to welcome international travelers, vaccination clinics at schools are off to a slow start, and a new children's book takes us on a shapeshifting adventure.

With climate change on the global stage, we're looking at green goals in our own backyard. Hawaiian Electric commits to cutting its carbon emissions by 70% by 2030, Hawaiʻi Green Growth marks 10 years, and a Big Island prep school puts climate resilience on the curriculum. And highlighting two new art exhibits on the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa campus.

Mental health clinicians in California and Hawaiʻi have voted to authorize a strike if negotiations on a contract fall through; mortality rates related to Alzheimer's disease are up 300% since 2000; lucky ticket holders to the premiere of the new documentary "Waterman" about Duke Kahanamoku will have access to a special exhibition

Today we learn about the new Indian Youth Service Corps program; Honolulu Civil Beat takes a deep dive into the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; volunteer manpower helps cull over a million coconut palms on Palmyra Atoll; Manu Minute features the long-billed shorebird, Kioea; local filmmakers create a screenplay focused on the five local young men involved in the 1930s Massie Trials.

Lawmakers are calling for more transparency from the Navy about its handling of fuel leaks at Pearl Harbor and the Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility; The Postal Service is looking to a record number of workers for the holiday season; local astronomers are keeping their eyes to the sky in case of asteroids

Join us on the show where we check back in with The Bus on vaccination rates and mandates; We talk about the outlook for the rest of 2021 as leisure travel picks back up; and the local lore of the Kasha of Kaimuki inspires a new onstage production.

Join us on today's Aloha Friday Conversation as we hear from art students and the department chair on decolonizing the University of Hawaiʻi's Art Department. We'll also explore Hawaiʻi's rich output of literary journals, Kauaʻi's newest art center, and delve into the world of Oʻahu musician IZIK.

The Maui Invasive Species Committee shares an update on the fight against the little red fire ant and how the public can help; The Hawaii State Archives releases new content online; and we remember local radio personality Hal Lewis, better known as J. Akuhead Pupule

The Navy elaborates on what it's doing to prevent future leaks at its Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; The Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi provides a status report on COVID cases in Hawaiʻi; Contributing editor Neal Milner discusses whether the Trump Administration weakened federal agencies; and in celebration of Manu Minute's 1st anniversary, we reflect with Professor Patrick Hart and take a closer look at Kauaʻi's puaiohi.

The Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi discusses the complaint it filed with the Hawaiʻi Department of Health over oil spills at Red Hill and Pearl Harbor; Hawaiʻi's Judiciary Branch talks about filing court documents using the new TurboCourt website; we check out the revival of rollerskating on Oʻahu; and local musician and producer Drumwise tells his story of recording his debut album in the age of quarantines and social distancing

A new book digs into the drama of the Kealoha case, a local artist uses music to raise awareness about domestic violence, and football fans rejoice over the weekend return to in-person games.

We've got a call-in show covering the high cost of COVID-19. It's open enrollment for Medicare. What do you need to know to pick the right plan for you?

A historic hotel in Waikiki reopens its door, we reflect on the unlikely origins of the marriage equality movement, and a new comedy is set to draw laughs at the Hawaii International Film Festival.

The Honolulu Zoo is on high alert after two of their lions tested positive for COVID-19, the state is launching its first distance-learning program for Hawaiian Immersion schools, and we learn about the impact of ALS on our local community.

The Kona Airport has a new $60 million facility to welcome international visitors, UH Mānoa prepares to honor Colt Brennan's legacy this Saturday, and poet Noʻu Revilla explores the complexity of aloha through poetic form.

An American epidemiologist shows us the best tools to fight COVID-19 in the long term, breast cancer patients have a new local resource, and conservation efforts on the North Shore try to give albatross communities a shot.

Adventures ahead on this Aloha Friday Conversation! We learn about a groundbreaking hula agreement crafted on Maui; we’ll make friends over a picnic lunch on the sun-drenched Wai’anae coast and get updates on the Pu’uhonua o Wai’anae houseless encampment; and Oct. 11 was National Coming Out Day in this LGBTQ History Month. We have a very human coming out story ahead.

Today on The Conversation: East-West Center Senior Fellow Denny Roy discusses China-Taiwan and China-U.S. relations; Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s Oceanic Institute uses a federal grant to engage STEM majors; Honolulu Civil Beat's Suevon Lee reports on educators exiting teaching; Botanist Patti Welton reflects on three decades of conservation work at Haleakalā National Park; and Mānoa Honey & Mead's Yuki Uzuhashi celebrates the natural flavors gathered by his bees.

We look at how restaurants have adapted on Maui, zoom out to look at vaccine efforts abroad, hear another perspective on sustainable fisheries, and look at a new book set in a galaxy far, far away.

On today's The Conversation, we look at whether or not the Honolulu Marathon will go ahead as planned in December; what steps we can take to increase solar power across the state; and if traditional fishponds could be the next step in food sustainability in the islands.

We get an epidemiologist's take on the latest plan to lighten COVID-19 restrictions on Oʻahu, ʻIolani School extends its free summer classes, and we chart a path forward to meet the state's green goals.

Today on The Conversation, we find out how the Hawaiʻi National Guard plans to get its troops vaccinated, we revisit a conversation with a journalist who's just been awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, and walk through Waikīkī with a former May Day king who now heads up the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

The Hawaii Events Coalition discusses why it's stepping up efforts to voice its displeasure with current COVID restrictions; a UH Professor explores the influence of racism on America's immigration policies; and we remember the late Makia Malo, the celebrated storyteller, educator, poet, and former Kalaupapa resident

The Harris Agency discusses the softening in the latest restaurant index, trends and forces at play in the industry; the sibling team from Hawaiʻi Island competing in NBC's Top Chef Family Style share their experience; Manu Minute tells us more about the ʻalae keʻokeʻo, the endemic coot; and we revisit our conversation with an Oʻahu-born author who tracks the history of beer brewing in the islands

The Honolulu Medical Examiner's office talks about exceeding morgue capacity, using refrigerated containers; a Hawaiʻi Island octopus farm shares how things are going with raising cephalopods and managing tours; and we revisit our discussion with the Library of Congress on including Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World in the National Recording Registry

The DMV prepares for an onslaught as people rush to renew their driver's licenses, Child & Family Service tracks trends in domestic violence during the pandemic, and we revisit a conversation on local garlic, just in time for planting season.

Law enforcement officers and community members warn of the dangers of fentanyl use on Kauaʻi; The Hawaiʻi State Archives offers unprecedented digital access to Queen Liliʻuokalani personal letters; a Big Island bottled water company seeks to give back

Gov. David Ige discusses the latest COVID-19 case count and vaccination rates, and he reacts to criticism from the tourism industry; Kaiser Permanente shares progress on its monoclonal antibody treatment clinic on Maui; we get the insider info on the best eats in Kaimuki.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health talks about its program now underway testing students at public and private schools across the state; Political Analyst Neal Milner discusses whether Democrats can win back the white working class and the theories that attempt to explain the issue; we look to the skies to learn more about Hawaiʻi's endemic hawk, the ʻio in today's Manu Minute; and a coral researcher on Coconut Island takes us on a tour of her lab where they're working to preserve species for the future.

City Council Chair Tommy Waters discusses the hotel room tax hike, the pending vacation rental bill, and efforts to manage peer-to-peer rental car businesses on Oahu; the Hawaii Electric Vehicle Association details what it's like to own an electric car and its upcoming webinar; and UH architecture students win top honors in a recent Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture program.

On today's show, we're looking at the economic costs of invasive species, learning how to recognize signs of a crisis for Suicide Awareness Month, and enriching ourselves with the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra.

Could Hawaiʻi be a leader in transformative healing? Can psychedelics be used to treat depression? Can movement elevate consciousness? On today's Aloha Friday Conversation, we explore altered states of mind.

The head of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii shares how two local oxygen producers helped the state avert a crisis; an Oʻahu farmer and farming instructor provides insight into the increase in ʻulu theft around the state, and ways to increase community agricultural efforts; and the Honolulu Museum of Art discusses the new exhibit it hopes will stimulate conversations around community issues

Hilo Medical Center talks about the aftershocks of the Delta variant as COVID case counts trend downward; a Hawaiʻi County Councilmember gives an update on the status of emergency repairs on Kolekole Bridge on the Big Island; we learn more about the Koa'e Kea, the white-tailed tropicbird in Manu Minute; and we catch up with a former Peace Corps volunteer now recruiting for the corps at the University of Hawaiʻi

AIA Honolulu's Vice President discusses the plans for an upcoming architectural conference that will bring designers together to share innovative ideas; the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority highlights the progress made on the Hawaiʻi Island Destination Management Action Plan; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Christina Jedra shares one mother's call for answers and accountability for her daughter's death four years ago in today's Reality Check; the University of Hawaiʻi talks about its exhibit celebrating the Peace Corps 60th anniversary; and Hawaiʻi-raised author Bardi Toto shares how we can continue to be grateful amidst trying times.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green is asking the U.S. Surgeon General for help to avoid resorting to rationed care in our hospitals. Climate change and biological threats stand to impact your morning cup of coffee. And a new film adaptation of Macbeth has a local connection.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi addresses tension around the Safe Access program, Hawaiʻi Island faces a shortage of foster families, and new technology may help to protect football players from concussions

On today's call-in show, we're taking your questions about the rollout of vaccine and testing mandates across the state. Honolulu labor attorney Jeffrey Harris walks us through the legality of requiring vaccinations for employees and patrons, and we go in-depth with Tamara Addison of Oahu Transit Services about their effort to get transit workers vaccinated before the deadline.

Hawaii AARP State Director shares her concerns about age potentially being a factor when prioritizing care at hospitals during the pandemic; Political Analyst Neal Milner discusses the intersection of race and housing in Hawaiʻi in our bi-weekly segment, The Long View; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Claire Caulfield talks raising chickens during the pandemic in today's Reality Check; We learn more about the Moa, the red junglefowl Polynesian voyagers first brought to Hawaiʻi in this week's Manu Minute; HPR reporter Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi discusses efforts to teach computers to understand the Hawaiian language; and a Waimanalo native discusses the meaning and history of Hūnānāniho.

The former head of Honolulu's Emergency Medical Services recalls Hawaiʻi's high level of preparedness for a terrorist event prior to 9/11; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter shares her story about a former Hawaiʻi legislator who joined the State's Board of Education on an interim basis in today's Reality Check; the founder of the Hawaii Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Action Group discusses the condition and what resources are available for those raising children with it; Honolulu's Temple Emanu-El's rabbi shares how services have pivoted during the pandemic

Officials on Maui are eyeing the rollout of the Safe Access Oʻahu program ahead of the launch of a similar program on the Valley Isle on Wednesday; Hui Makaʻainana o Makana paves the way to a partnership between the government and the community at our state parks; and how do we create more child care offerings to meet growing need?