The military is one of Hawaiʻi's largest economic boosters, with billions of dollars in contract awards each year. The apparent rise in defense contract work in recent years is set to provide the state with economic stability in the near future. We get more on thatstory from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin.

Author Scott T. Miller spoke to HPR's Jason Ubay about his new novel "The Below."

DJ Lulú Solares spoke to The Conversation's Maddie Bender about the ins and outs of reggae music as one of the hosts of HPR's new nighttime music programming, "After Hours.

Pedro Haro, executive director of the American Lung Association in Hawaiʻi, spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about the longstanding push to regulate the tobacco industry.

The Honolulu Chapter of the American Institute of Architects President Melanie Islam spoke to HPR's Kevin Allen about architectural barriers.

State lawmakers are moving along a request by the University of Hawaiʻi to use taxpayer money to help attract and pay student athletes — although pushback against the idea has been prevalent.

This schedule change comes after Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke became the center of a story this week, involving allegations that an “influential lawmaker” accepted $35,000 in a paper bag during a January 2022 meeting.

Kūhiō Beach Park will see $1 million invested into improving its safety, cleanliness, and long-term stewardship. The money will go toward installing information kiosks, electric streetsweepers, public bathrooms, and turf.

Most athletes competing in the Winter Olympics come from cold-weather countries. But there are some notable exceptions involving Asia — especially when it comes to skiing. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Cirque du Soleil ‘Auana cast members Sophie Brundish and Christian Bazan spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about their love story, both working as acrobatic performers.