University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa economics professor Nori Tarui and UH Shidler College of Business graduate student Muhammad Talal Khan spoke with HPR's Maddie Bender about their research into sea level rise and its impact on Hawaiʻi's real estate value.

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.

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.

Looking to bring down your electricity bill? Hawaiʻi Energy has available rebates to help you upgrade your appliances.

Backup quarterback Luke Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaiʻi rallied for a 35-31 victory over California in the Hawaiʻi Bowl on Wednesday night.

Starting next week, businesses across the islands will not be able to buy fluorescent lightbulbs. That's because of a state law that passed in 2023. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin.