One of the few related bills still being considered would expand access to medical marijuana to terminally ill seniors. However, advocates say the measure has been watered down.
HPR is tracking the latest bills as they work their way through the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. Check back here for interviews with state leaders, community organizations and more.
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Architect, community leader and former HPR board member Francis Oda has died. He was a cofounder of the local design firm G70. He served on the HPR board for several years and was chair in 2021. -
As people wait for Kīlauea’s 43rd eruption episode, some Hawaiʻi Island residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the 41st episode. Team Rubicon, a veteran-led volunteer group, is stepping up to help with the repair and recovery through operation “Tephra Falling.” -
A measure going through the state Legislature this year seeks to strengthen last year’s ban on building landfills too close to water sources — but now the bill could undo that ban altogether. -
New data offers insights into how heat is affecting different communities across Hawaiʻi Island. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote talks to the team behind the project. -
The so-called “no secret police bill” is largely being considered in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers wearing masks and covering their badges while on patrol or detaining people. -
The Lahaina Food & Wine Festival kicked off Wednesday — a five-day celebration of local cuisine and drink in its second year. -
A newly improved edition of the Cook Islands Māori Bible is scheduled to be released at the end of the month in New Zealand. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute. -
The exhibit “ʻO Ka Wai Mai مي From Lahaina to the Litani” is on view through Wednesday at the UH Mānoa gallery. HPR spoke with two artists behind the exhibition. -
Karl Kim, a University of Hawaiʻi professor and former vice chancellor for academic affairs, took part in a conference at the Center for Korean Studies last week to reflect on 40 years of South Korean democracy. -
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda delivered his second State of the County address last week in Hilo.
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