All week, HPR News is taking a closer look at who lives here in Hawaii. It’s a series we’re calling “Neighbors, An Island Story.” Earlier this week, HPR’s Molly Solomon reported on Hawaii’s unique brand of brain drain, exploring the reasons behind those who leave. Today, she introduces us to a growing group of young people who are looking to return to Hawaii and stick around for the long term.
Who are our neighbors in Hawaii? And who will they be in the future? We’ll look at how Hawaii’s shifting population is affecting everything from local politics to our economic base—and what we need to consider when we think about the future we all will share with our island neighbors