Hurricane Lowell is forecast to make a northward turn towards the state this weekend, while Hurricane Karina is expected to pass north of the state. Officials say now is the time to prepare for potential storm impacts.
HPR has created a list of ways those affected by the storm, and also how to help those in need.
Mundo Reggae brings you a two-hour journey through the global culture of reggae with hose Lulú Solares. Explore reggae not just as a genre, but as a living culture — music as a message, movement, and way of live. Tune in Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight on HPR-1.
Heard on The Conversation
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Brian Glazer is the CEO of Hohonu, a company that develops low-cost sensors that help Hawaiʻi and several other states monitor their flash flood threat levels.
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In 2025, city agencies used about 30 million more kilowatt-hours of electricity — enough to power about 500 homes for an entire year. Agency water use was also up by about half a million gallons per day.
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Kiribati could be close to amending its constitution to stop future governments from switching diplomatic recognition back to Taiwan. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.
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Members of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation talk about Stronger Hawaiʻi, their campaign to coordinate recovery efforts for communities across the islands.
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Honolulu Director of Transit Jon Nouchi shares how the city’s public transportation plans are progressing.
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Gaye Chan, of the Oʻahu Rapid Response Coalition, explains how their organization monitors and responds to ICE activity on Oʻahu.
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Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar has announced his deputy chiefs along with other leadership changes at the police department.
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Humanity Hale, a Hawaiʻi Island nonprofit dedicated to healing trauma and helping at-risk youth, is looking to buy land to expand its program.
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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