A Maui hat shaper crafts custom-made cowboy hats that are just as much about the experience as they are about the art.
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New research from University of Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology professor Joshua Madin shows how complex coral structure can increase a reef's chances of survival.
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A new AI technology called WhaleSpotter is being utilized on sea vessels to detect whales in the ocean and prevent them from being fatally struck.
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Did you know that Hawaiʻi is only one of two states in the country with a public access room? HPR went down to the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and spoke with Andy Langhurst, the head of the office.
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It was 40 years ago that the movement known as the People Power Revolution overthrew the government of President Ferdinand Marcos. Today, his son is president, and the country remains a crucial part of U.S. policy in Asia.
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The average home loan rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Will that help thaw the frozen housing market?
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The Conversation's Catherine Cruz talked with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. and Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero during a gathering of Pacific leaders and U.S. State Department officials this week.
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Local Hawaiʻi politicians and University of Hawaiʻi political scientist Colin Moore offer their thoughts and reactions to President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address.
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Halekulani Art Gallery has been home to “Nanea i ka Hulu” for the past month. Enoka Phillips, 24, is the hand behind all the artistry.
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The state Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity deferred a request to allow gravel to be shipped to Molokaʻi, reinforcing an import ban on the island meant to keep out the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.
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The Maui Planning Commission voted against recommending the creation of two new hotel zones for vacation rentals. The proposal would need to pass by a two-thirds vote at the council in order to move forward.
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