State Sen. Glenn Wakai, who represents District 15, which encompasses the Salt Lake-Āliamanu area, spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the fatal fireworks explosion that took place last New Year's Eve.

At the first annual Hack-A-Thon contest to search for the next best marine debris cutting tool, seven contestants competed with their hand-made tools in front of a live audience and judge panel at the Waikīkī Aquarium.

The state’s Green Fee on hotels and cruise ships to pay for climate resilience projects will go into effect in the new year. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the court ruling largely dismissing a lawsuit by the cruise ship industry challenging the policy.

Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd died unexpectedly on Dec. 14, 2025. HPR has been speaking with Todd’s colleagues and loved ones about some of the memories they shared.

Hawaiʻi authorities are cracking down on illegal fireworks after a tragic explosion last New Year's Eve killed six people.

The law takes effect at the start of the new year and carries fines of up to $50 for a first offense and $500 thereafter.

In a 2020 survey, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state found that shipping costs are farmers’ third-leading barrier to growing their operations.

Across the country, white participants of drug treatment courts commonly have better outcomes compared to participants of other races. However, a recent report shows that the drug treatment programs on Hawaiʻi Island could offer solutions.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio is rooted in community. HPR reporters set out to uplift voices from across the Hawaiian Islands. Join us as we look back on some of our favorite community stories from 2025.

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