The
Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association expects another year of growth for car
sales in Hawaii—forecasting
a rise of 6.5% from last year. Last month, attendance was up
at the auto show in Honolulu.
This week, a much bigger auto show is taking place in Shanghai. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in
today’s Asia Minute.
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Hawai’i
Opera Theatre is launching a new production of one of opera’s most thrilling
treasures: Puccini’s Tosca. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa goes behind the scenes for
a look at why this production promises to be a blockbuster.
“Tosca”
opens this Friday night at 8, with a matinee Sunday and final performance Tuesday
night, April 30. Performances are all
at the Blaisdell Concert Hall.
The Governor signed the Compassionate Care Bill into law
yesterday, which provides female sexual assault victims access to emergency
contraception upon request. The measure was the top priority for women
lawmakers this session, but there are more bills they want passed in the final
days before adjournment May 2nd. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports...
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We’ve got the full moon, Saturn, Jupiter and even Mercury among items to look for, plus we learn about a new discovery in the “habitable zone”… as Shawn Laatch at the Imiloa Astronomy Center speaks with HPR’s Dave Lawrence for this week’s Stargazer.
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A group on Molokai is
taking a new step to fight child hunger. It’s working with the island’s
elementary schools to feed dozens of keiki. Catherine Cluett reports from
The Molokai Dispatch.
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As Hawaii’s legislative session approaches its
end, the thoughts of some are turning to politics and elections. In Japan, the next
election will operate under new rules: allowing the use of the internet. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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It’s no secret that Hawaii loves food. And an upcoming culinary event at
the Japanese Cultural Center explores some of the history behind some island
favorites. HPR’s Molly Solomon spoke with a local food author who takes a look
at the roots of Hawaii cuisine.
For more information, check out the JCCH's website.
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More than one billion people in 192 countries were expected
to participate in Earth Day activities today, marking the 43rd year
of focusing on environmental awareness. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka accompanied a
group of hikers yesterday, who celebrate Earth Day more than once a year.
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The global success of the suburban Washington, DC reggae band SOJA is itself a remarkable story. Digging deeper in a hotel interview we recorded during their last visit to the islands, band leader Jacob Hemphill shared with HPR’s Dave Lawrence some of his own international experience, and explained how the group’s sound developed.
SOJA play the MACC in Kahului Friday, Saturday they’re at Kaka`ako Waterfront Park in Honolulu, and Sunday at Kilohana Plantation on Kaua`i. See video of the interview and hear the radio feature below.
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A new kind of U.S. naval ship
has arrived in Singapore…a
little over a month after stopping by Hawaii.
The USS Freedom will spend the next ten months in Southeast
Asia. It’s part of the Obama administration’s so-called “pivot” to
Asia. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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This Sunday at Magic Island, you’re invited to a convivial gathering of people who make things. Digital, virtual, physical, whatever your medium, if you’re really into it, the 6th Annual Geek Meet welcomes you with open arms. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.
The 6th Annual
Hawaii Geek Meet will be held from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Magic Island (Picnic
Area #40). Bring
your family, your friends, your coworkers, and your favorite tools and toys...
bring some food and stories to share... and enjoy some fresh air, new ideas,
and great conversation.
You can find more information on Geek Meet online.
For more on the Schola St. George, visit their website.
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Tourism has been
growing on all islands across the state, but in some places, there's more room
to grow. That's certainly the case on the Big Island of Hawaii.
HPR"s Sherry Bracken has more from Kona.
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The issue of same-sex
marriage is still before the U.S. Supreme Court. In Hawaii, legislation to legalize gay marriage
is not likely to pass this session. But in New
Zealand, it’s a different story---one that HPR’s Bill Dorman has in today’s Asia Minute.
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The state legislature commemorated the 20th anniversary of Hawai’i’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan last week. As HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, Taiwanese dignitaries visited the State Capitol to promote future cultural and economic partnerships.
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College seniors are
beginning to prepare for next month’s graduation --- and for one UH medical
student, the event holds a particularly special meaning. HPR’s Molly Solomon
caught up with a senior at the John A. Burns School of Medicine whose long
journey to becoming a doctor is finally within reach.
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Next Monday is Earth Day.
And while there will be various celebrations around the state, the event will
also be marked in an ancient rainforest on the island of Molokai.
Catherine Cluett has more from the Molokai Dispatch.
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Hawaii
gets a greater percentage of its electricity from solar power than any other
state.That’s according to the
annual report of the trade group the Solar Energy Industries Association. But
some solar suppliers in Asia are facing a new
round of trouble. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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The Honolulu City Council passed a bill yesterday aimed at clearing public sidewalks. The unanimous vote by the 9-member Council advances the measure to the Mayor who is expected to sign it into law. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports …
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China has
signed a new trade deal. This one involves a European country, and an energy
source that’s familiar to people here in Hawaii.
HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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After
over a century of persecution, the Ainu people were recognized as the
indigenous people of Japan in 2008. By that time, assimilation policies had nearly
extinguished the Ainu language. Population counts range from 25 thousand to over 200 thousand, as many do not acknowledge their
ancestry. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports on the first international exhibit by the Hokkaido University Center
for Ainu and Indigenous Studies, on view at the
East West Center Gallery.
“Ainu
Treasures: Living Tradition in Northern Japan”
continues at the East West Center Gallery through May 5th. Guest curator Koji Yamasaki, will discuss his
work with the Ainu community on May 5th, 2pm at the gallery.
