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A strike of Maui and Lānaʻi health care workers ended Thursday morning but no contract agreement has yet been reached. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has an update.
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Clearway Energy recently pulled the plug on plans for three major solar farms, but Hawaiian Electric still has several other projects in the works, including a biofuel plant spearheaded by Ameresco.
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Americans are still trying to figure out how a second Trump administration will affect their lives. Thatʻs also true for countries around the world — including in the Asia Pacific. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Oʻahu North Shore Sen. Brenton Awa said he will be the new Senate minority leader next legislative session. This comes just hours after he narrowly won reelection in the general election, beating Democratic challenger Ben Shafer by a few hundred votes — as of Wednesday afternoon.
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Donald Trump will again take the White House, according to calls by the Associated Press in key states, and he appears to be on track to do so with full control of the political levers in Washington.
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Even though those under 18 are not allowed to cast their ballots in the election — a nonpartisan organization recently gave students an opportunity to vote in a statewide youth election.
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French Polynesia is one of a handful of Pacific Islands that allow tourists to swim with humpback whales. However, the activity's popularity has raised concerns over potential harm to the animal. HPRʻs Derrick Malama reports in the Pacific News Minute.
Over a year after deadly fires burned through communities on Maui, HPR continues to report on efforts to heal and rebuild.
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