Matt Drayer tends to 25 acres in remote Wood Valley in Kaʻū on Hawaiʻi. Torrential rains during the Kona lows washed away 2,000 of his tea plants and all of his field crops.
Leading up to General Election Day on Nov. 3, HPR will share the latest candidate developments.
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The most volatile aspect of air quality in Hawaiʻi comes from volcanic activity. It's a very different story in Southeast Asia, where some farming practices are turning into political issues. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute. -
Saturn and Neptune make an appearance in the night sky, right after the peak of the Orionid meteor shower passes by. UH Astronomy Roy Gal returns for Hawaiʻi Skies. -
ʻUkulele musician Taimane talks about her latest album release, “Liʻula.” -
Incumbent Carmen Hulu Lindsey faces Ke‘eaumoku Kapu in a race to represent Maui on the nine-member Board of Trustees. -
The Steel Guitar Hall of Fame makes a permanent home for itself with the Hawaiʻi State Public Archives as American Archives month kicks off. -
Honolulu's historic Aloha Tower marks its 100th birthday with a grand reopening of its viewing deck. -
Hawaiʻi voting rights organizations encourage early voting before the general election in November. -
A quarter of Honolulu’s 20 charter amendment questions before voters this year aim to address the housing crisis on the island.
HPR Music Features
Dig into the Hawaiʻi Public Radio archives with Derrick Malama and listen to the very best of Hawaiian music. Revisit sessions with Eddie Kamae and Keola Beamer, Raiatea Helm and Amy Hanaialiʻi, and more. Sponsored by Manuhealiʻi.
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