Luke Kurtz, owner of Tiny Grindz Hawaii, shares how his hobby for handcrafting miniature skateboards became a new business pursuit.

Kendama amateurs and professionals alike share why they love the classic toy at the first Aloha Kendama Tournament.

We continue to hear from Lahaina fire survivors about their recoveries three years after the wildfire. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol talked with one resident who’s applied to buy a home through Maui County’s assistance program.

The Maui Humane Society’s chief of operations reflects on how far the organization has come since the 2023 wildfires.

The 30th Rim of the Pacific, or RIMPAC exercise, ended last week, but many Hawaiʻi residents are still protesting the presence of the international military exercise in the state.

The Department of Research and Development collects economic data and supports local industries like agriculture, energy, and tourism. Some county council members say the department’s mandate in county code is vague.

The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State recently met with the Solomon Islands Prime Minister to discuss deepening ties. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Honolulu Director at Department of Planning & Permitting Dawn Takeuchi Apuna explains why CivCheck, an AI tool, will be required for residential permit applicants