HECO announced Thursday that it was ahead of schedule in its effort to restore electricity to its customers, and in Tantalus temporary power lines could restore power for residents as early as today.
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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The North Kohala district on Hawaiʻi Island sustained heavy damage from Tropical Storm Lala. The Kohala Food Hub is helping. We get more on that from Pacific Business News Editor-in-Chief Janis Magin.
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Peter Oshiro, head of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health’s Food Safety branch, advises on how to prepare food prior and during a hurricane.
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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’s Savannah Harriman-Pote spoke to residents about how they’ve managed so far without power.
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A Waiʻanae resident's recovery story illustrates how her community showed up for her and her family.
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Most Oʻahu and Maui County HECO customers have had their power restored, but the hardest hit areas of Hawaiʻi Island may be without electricity for weeks.
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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.
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Renee Espiau, administrator of the Honolulu Complete Streets program, discussed street safety in the Makiki neighborhood ahead of a community meeting Tuesday night.
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Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami shares how the Garden Isle fared during Hurricane Lala.
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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