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Honolulu Council OKs Legal Fees For Embattled Prosecutor

The Honolulu City Council today approved hiring a law firm to represent the city's prosecutor against an impeachment effort launched when he became a target in a federal corruption investigation.

Confusion, Frustration as Argosy University Prepares to Close Its Doors

Honolulu Biennial 2019 Kicks Off Tonight With Art, Films, Exhibits

National and World Headlines

As Possible Rivals Pass On 2020 Race, Biden May See A Path Clearing

After a flurry of people jumping into the presidential race, this past week a rare thing happened: A bunch of people jumped out. But their decision to pass on the race could be an indication that an even bigger candidate is close to launching a campaign: former Vice President Joe Biden. Biden has made no secret that he's serious about a run at the White House, after bowing out four years ago following the death of his son. Questions remain about how much the former Delaware senator, who would...

Judge Says Government May Have To Reunite More Migrant Families Separated At Border

School Funding Up In Teacher Protest States; Parkland Superintendent Keeps Job

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Helping Hand - PARENTS Inc. 2019 Kickball Tournaments

By Dave Lawrence • Mar 8, 2019

This week on Helping Hand it’s PARENTS Inc. joining us – that’s Providing Awareness Referrals Education Nurturing Therapy and Support.

Honolulu Council OKs Legal Fees For Embattled Prosecutor

By Associated Press • Mar 8, 2019

The Honolulu City Council today approved hiring a law firm to represent the city's prosecutor against an impeachment effort launched when he became a target in a federal corruption investigation.

Honolulu City Council Adopts Resolution Rejecting Red Hill Plans

By Casey Harlow • Mar 8, 2019

The Honolulu City Council is urging the state Department of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a plan for the U.S. Navy's Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.

Confusion, Frustration as Argosy University Prepares to Close Its Doors

By Ryan Finnerty • Mar 8, 2019

Argosy University is expected to permanently close its doors today. The private university has 22 campuses around the country, including three in Hawaii. Earlier this week, Argosy said it would likely cease operations at the end of the week, sending students and faculty scrambling.

Corporate Hawai‘i: More Women on Board?

By A. Kam Napier • Mar 8, 2019

ErgoSum88 / Creative Commons / Wikimedia Commons

The presence of women on corporate boards has been gaining ground nationally in recent years. It’s also growing in Hawai‘i. But in both cases, their representation on the boards of publicly-held companies still remains relatively small.

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HPR-Produced Talk Shows

The Conversation: Friday, March 8th 2019

By Catherine Cruz • Mar 8, 2019

Civil Engineering Report: HPR Reporter Debrief; Argosy Shutdown; Over Tourism on Maui: Councilmember Tamara Paltin; All Bodies Speak, Dancing With Disabilities

Different Perspectives on Adult Use Cannabis Legalization

By Catherine Cruz • Mar 7, 2019

From Franz Eugen Köhler's Medizinal-Pflantzen / Wikipedia Public Domain

Bytemarks Café: 2019 Bills Advancing Government Data

By Burt Lum • Mar 6, 2019

Today on Bytemarks Café, as we approach crossover in the legislative session there are several bills to keep an eye on. Burt will talk to Transform Hawaiʻi Government, and learn about bills to advance government data, establish a Chief Data Officer, and commit to an IT strategic plan.

HPR-Produced Music Shows

Sunday Brunch with Gene Schiller

By HPR Staff • 4 hours ago

Sundays at 9am on HPR-1

Enjoy three hours of your favorite music, as requested by the listeners of Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

To make your choice from our “musical brunch buffet," call in on Sunday-of or email your requests (use subject line: Sunday Brunch).

Blues From the Basement

By HPR Staff • 13 hours ago

Saturdays at 10 PM on HPR-1. Blues from the Basement is a traditional blues show. whether it's Mississippi, Chicago, delta, or Piedmont blues, we cover it and try to remain true for the purists. And for those folks who may either have misconceptions about the blues or have never really delved into the blues... We do our best at trying to give our listeners a musical education on the great American art form simply known as the blues.

The Real Deal with Seth Markow

By HPR Staff • 15 hours ago

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM on HPR-1. Join host Seth Markow, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 10 p.m. as he presents the entire historical and stylistic spectrum of jazz in a lucid, entertaining and informative manner. The birthdays of great jazz artists are often celebrated with musical biographies. New jazz releases are frequently played, as are classic live recordings. Listeners' requests are welcome

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: March 8th

By Leilani Poli`ahu • Mar 8, 2019

Lehiwa means “admirable, attractive, to admire.” It's a beautiful word to know, to use, and to hear. Try it: kuʻu pua lehiwa – my lovely blossom.