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Ex-Honolulu Police Chief, Estranged Wife Plead Guilty

A retired Honolulu police chief and his wife, a former deputy city prosecutor, pleaded guilty Tuesday to bank fraud in order to avoid other trials against them, capping a federal corruption investigation that brought down the once-respected and powerful couple.

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Company Seeks Public Input On Hawaii Solar Array Project

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Highlights: Top U.S. Diplomat In Ukraine Delivers Explosive Statement To Congress

Ambassador William Taylor delivered an explosive opening statement to congressional investigators Tuesday. Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, described a shadow foreign policy operation being led by President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani where U.S. aid to Ukraine was contingent on the country undertaking investigations that could help Trump in his campaign for reelection in 2020. Taylor testified that Trump told Gordon Sondland, the ambassador to the European Union , that he...

Turkey, Russia Reach Deal To Control Syrian Areas Once Patrolled By The U.S.

Asia Minute: Indonesia’s Political Evolution Continues

Brush Fire Closes Maui's Kapalua Airport

By Ashley Mizuo • 5 hours ago

Kapalua Airport in Maui was closed and evacuated Tuesday because of a brush fire that damaged power supply lines, causing the airport to lose power.

Hundreds To Mourn American Prosecutor Slain In Micronesia

By Associated Press • 14 hours ago

Hundreds of people were expected to attend a memorial service Tuesday for American prosecutor Rachelle Bergeron, who was shot and killed last week in the Pacific nation of Micronesia after returning home from a run.

Honolulu Council Committee Considering Charging Transportation Companies for Parking Stalls

By Ashley Mizuo • 17 hours ago

The Honolulu City Council Budget Committee amended a bill that would allow companies that rent small vehicles, such as electric scooters to pay to reserve parking spaces.

Honolulu Councilmember Calls For More Transparency From Rail Project

By Casey Harlow • Oct 21, 2019

Honolulu Councilmember Heidi Tsuneyoshi has submitted two resolutions to urge the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, and the administration, to be more open with the Council and the public.

Stargazer October 21 - 27, 2019: One of Jupiter's Most Famous Moons In The Spotlight

By Dave Lawrence • Oct 21, 2019

This week on Stargazer, HPR’s Dave Lawrence and Christopher Phillips discuss new research about one of Jupiter’s famous moons.

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HPR-Produced Talk Shows

Tomorrow on Bytemarks Café: Education Bridge

By Burt Lum • 7 hours ago

On this edition of Bytemarks Café, a look at an educational tool to help connect students with internships and job opportunities. Learn about the Education Bridge, which is like a match.com service to help students explore the business world, and prepare for a life after graduation. 6:30 PM on HPR-1.

The Conversation: Kapu Aloha Protest Effects on Business

By Catherine Cruz • 7 hours ago

Chamber of Commerce Hawaii on protests effects on business and development; Hawaii International Film Festival to highlight European cinema; Crickets for lunch; Pacific Islanders face roadblocks to get immigration documents

The Conversation: Hanapepe Massacre Gravesite Investigation

By Catherine Cruz • Oct 21, 2019

DHHL Foreclosures; Hanapepe Massacre Documentary; Breaking Development in Kealoha Case; Honolulu Climathon 2019; Local Product Home for UH-Air Force Game

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: October 22nd

By Leilani Poli`ahu • 23 hours ago

In Hawaiʻi, where everyone it seems is our uncle or aunty, the word ʻanakala comes in pretty handy. It is a borrowed word from the English language meaning “uncle.”

HPR-Produced Music Shows

Bridging the Gap~October 22nd, 2019: It's Raining Men

By Paige Okamura & pokamura • 5 hours ago

Two weeks ago I did an all-women's voices themed show. Tonight we're bringing balance back to the universe and highlighting some of my favorite male voices in music. Definitely not a definitive list of male voices, but just a sampler based on some of my favorite smooth crooners.

Evening Jazz with Charles Husson

By HPR Staff • 7 hours ago

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 8 PM on HPR-1. The latest in instrumental and vocal releases is the focus of Evening Jazz. You'll also hear about live jazz acts performing around the islands.

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Evening Concert

By HPR Staff • 9 hours ago

Weekdays at 6pm on HPR-2

Evening Concert gives listeners a chance to unwind through the pau hana hours. You'll enjoy classic performances, along with weather updates and musical birthdays and anniversaries.

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