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.
Black History Month officially kicks off Wednesday. One event highlighting Black stories tied to Hawaiʻi’s history is the Honolulu African American Film Festival from Feb. 2 through Feb. 26 at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Maui County endured the brunt of the system, getting more than 15 inches of rain in some areas, and the Friendly Isle experienced record flooding. University of Hawaiʻi agricultural researcher Glenn Teves said his family farm in Hoʻolehua was able to weather the storm better than others.