Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR. Since joining NPR in 1992, Palca has covered a range of science topics — everything from biomedical research to astronomy. He is currently focused on the eponymous series, "Joe's Big Idea." Stories in the series explore the minds and motivations of scientists and inventors. Palca is also the founder of NPR Scicommers – A science communication collective.
Angelina Mercado, executive director of the Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, talks about a new survey for domestic violence survivors in Hawaiʻi.
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s Member Services and Communications Manager, Beth Amaro, discussed the island's impacts from Lala and highlighted a new rebate program for residents with electricity-dependent medical needs.