Two Lahaina boat captains have won over a million dollars on a national TV game show. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol caught up with the couple to learn about their experience and how the money has changed their everyday life. Spoiler alert: it hasn’t!
Leading up to Primary Election Day on Aug. 8, HPR will share the latest candidate developments.
Kanikapila Vintage launches a new episode with Derrick Malama. Travel back through a decade of Kanikapila Sunday, surfacing the interviews, the moments, and the music that shaped the show. This week, listen back to Derrick Malama's 2014 studio session David Kawika Kahiapo.
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Higher fuel costs as a result of the Iran War are affecting everyone. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on how the islands’ public transportation agencies are dealing with the increase. -
The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced Wednesday the change of plans for the Moananuiākea Voyage is because of strong El Niño conditions, and the voyage will be extended for another year. -
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority plans to use a new strategy that prioritizes visitor spending over arrivals. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
The state has approved an interim rule that restricts imports to Maui and Lānaʻi, as part of an effort to keep the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle from establishing on those islands. -
The state DOE has a goal of hitting 30% locally sourced ingredients in school meals by 2030. As of November, only 7% of ingredients were sourced in Hawaiʻi. -
Hawaiʻi State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is challenging Ed Case in the Democratic primary to represent urban Honolulu in Congress. This is happening at a time when some voters across the country are showing they’re in the mood to oust incumbents. -
One of the smallest nations in the world announced plans to establish an embassy in Israel. -
On the Long View, HPR contributor Neal Milner gives analyzes the grand jury indictments against former Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke.
HPR Music Features
September is "Classical Music Month"! HPR is celebrating with a countdown of your favorite composers and compositions, as chosen by you! The top 100 list will be revealed on HPR-2 beginning September 16. Stay tuned!
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