Friday, May 17 2013
One of Apple’s main contractors in China has been making progress when it comes to improving working conditions, but there’s still a lot more to do. That’s the view of a labor monitor appointed by...
Thursday, May 16 2013
Hawaii County will soon get a brand new beach park just south of Kona Airport. But before the county can accept it, there is important work going on. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry...
Thursday, May 16 2013
Tensions are rising between two Asian allies of the United States. And U.S. officials say the escalation is a matter of concern. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
Wednesday, May 15 2013
It's that time of
year, when Mayors submit their budgets to County Councils. In Hawaii
County, the main headline from Mayor Billy Kenoi's budget is a proposal to
raise property taxes. From the Big...
Wednesday, May 15 2013
If you look out the window
anywhere across the islands, the Arctic Circle
may feel like a long way away. But at a meeting in Sweden this week, a number of Asian
countries are trying to get a bit...
