Tuesday, February 21 2012
Downtown Honolulu became the latest battleground between farmers and developers. A fleet of tractors circled around the business district during lunchtime to protest the potential loss of more than 2000 acres of active farmland.
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Monday, February 20 2012
Two fatal stabbings in four months have happened at one of Hawai`i’s public housing complexes. Each incident involved non-residents. Residents say the current security system is severely lacking and more needs to be done to protect them from violent visitors and brawls that end in death.
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Wednesday, February 15 2012
Inmates at Hawai`i’s only women’s prison are cultivating Breadfruit trees around the prison grounds. The women say the trees are helping them as well.
Inmates growing Ulu, or Breadfruit Trees to feed the correctional facility.
Photo: Nikki Motson
Monday, February 13 2012
Many technology experts say rapidly developing smart grid technologies will revolutionize the way we use power just as personal computers have changed the way we live our lives. Some of the newest technology could come from projects on Maui.
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Wednesday, February 8 2012
The legal argument about gay marriage may be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile a similar constitutionality battle continues in Hawai`i.
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Saturday, February 4 2012
Educators stress the importance of strong science education to make Americans more globally competitive. A new report says Hawai`i’s standards for science education are too far below what students need to compete. In a national K-12 ranking, Hawai`i received a “D”.
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Thursday, February 2 2012
Hawai`i has an impressive portfolio of feature films and TV shows filmed across the islands. Most recently, the Descendants and Hawai`i 5-0 have drawn attention worldwide to the state. But film industry leaders say continuing the trend of success relies on the future of state tax credits.
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Wednesday, February 1 2012
State leaders are looking at a variety of measures to improve education in Hawai`i. Changes to teacher tenure are among the many bills already introduced in the new legislative session.
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Monday, January 30 2012
The state may have a unified school district, but that doesn’t mean it’s unified on how to run the schools. One of the biggest issues is how to fairly and accurately evaluate teachers. HPR has more on the ongoing dispute over effective teacher evaluations.
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Thursday, January 26 2012
From Governor Abercrombie’s State of the State address to President Obama’s State of the Union address - leaders are talking about the need for solid teacher evaluation systems. Board of Education officials briefed lawmakers on the issue yesterday, and how it ties to federal funding for Hawai`i’s schools.
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Wednesday, January 25 2012
It’s difficult to tell how many people experience homelessness. Nevertheless a national count is done at this time every year attempting to measure how many people are without homes. HPR reports on how homelessness is measured in Hawai`i.
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Monday, January 23 2012
A group of surfers is working to bring clean drinking water to people around the world. One project targets a region of Afghanistan, with a connection right here in Hawai`i.
Photo: WavesforWater.org
Friday, January 20 2012
A majority of teachers voted against a negotiated contract agreement with the state yesterday. HPR visited one of the Hawai`i State Teachers’ Association polling locations to hear from teachers as they cast their votes.
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Wednesday, January 18 2012
The 2012 legislative session begins today. Lawmakers are expected to resume debate over whether or not to install an undersea electric cable. The idea is to share power statewide, increasing the capacity for renewable technologies, and lowering costs. But, not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.
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Tuesday, January 17 2012
Across the nation people came together yesterday
to volunteer in their communities in honor of Martin Luther King Day. One group
in Hawai`i brought volunteers to help restore historic farmland and help young
people reach their goals.
Photo: Kupu Hawai`i
Monday, January 16 2012
Hawai`i received a Race To The Top report card last week from the U.S. Department of Education and it’s not looking good. State Department of Education officials traveled to D.C. to discuss what needs to be done to keep 75 million dollars in Hawai`i’s public schools. HPR spoke with one member of the team who traveled to D.C.
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Wednesday, January 11 2012
Farm land is a scarce commodity in Hawaii and its use can be controversial. It can be used for food crops, or for crops that can produce energy. But a growing number of agricultural leaders say it can be used for both.
Photo: Rebecca J. Moat, USDA
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Monday, January 9 2012
It’s been one year since Maui County restricted use of plastic bags. Kauai followed and the Hawai`i County council made a similar recommendation last year. With the legislative session gearing up, advocates are pushing for a statewide law to bring O`ahu into the mix and deal with some unforeseen problems the plastic bag bans created. The goal is to reduce waste and costs for businesses, and maybe even make the state some money.
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Thursday, January 5 2012
Two humpback whales are free after getting stuck in Honolulu’s downtown shipping harbor near Aloha Tower. HPR’s Nikki Motson has more.
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Wednesday, January 4 2012
The Occupy movement, as the name suggests, is mostly known for the large camps occupying public spaces in cities around the world. But the movement has grown differently here in Hawai`i. HPR reports on what Occupy Wall Street has looked like in the state and what’s planned for 2012.
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