The lights are slowly coming back on around Hawaiʻi Island, but Hawaiian Electric says some pockets of customers could be without power for weeks.
HPR has created a list of ways those affected by the storm, and also how to help those in need.
After Hours: Ua Noa explores the evolving sonic landscapes of Moananuiākea. Rooted in Hawaiʻi, the series weaves Pasifika sounds, archival and contemporary, into a space for release and connection.
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As Hawaiʻi continues to clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala, several countries in the South Pacific are dealing with drought as a result of the climate pattern of El Niño. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute. -
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami shares how the Garden Isle fared during Hurricane Lala. -
Some residents in the Kalihi Valley area have been without power for days, which they say could come at a significant cost. -
Zach Kennedy, general manager of Punalu'u Bake Shop in Nāʻālehu, shares how Lala devastated the beloved rural bakery and how the community has been recovering. -
How did you weather the storm? And how are you and your community doing now? Are neighbors coming together? HPR wants to hear from you. -
The Kaʻū district on the southern edge of the Hawaiʻi Island was among the hardest-hit areas when Hurricane Lala passed by over the weekend. -
The Hawaiian Humane Society is urging residents to look out for pets who may have wandered off during or after Hurricane Lala, as bad weather can often lead to an uptick in runaway animals. -
As Hawaiʻi residents and officials assess the damage from Hurricane Lala, the Asia Pacific is having its own challenges with an active storm season. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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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