Starting this school year, families making up to 300% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free school meals.

Sen. Karl Rhoads, longtime chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reflects on his career in the State Legislature; Vicky Durand and Indrajit Gunasekara, of the Koali Niu Coconut Gene Bank, share how the nonprofit preserves and protects the native coconuts of Hāna Maui.

Until now people outside Kauaʻi knew Derek Kawakami mainly for his videos entertaining people during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lawmakers have now raised the minimum legal age for riding in truck beds from 12 to 16. Gov. Josh Green, who witnessed a truck bed accident in 2023, signed the bill into law.

Musical artist Tavana shares why he decided to become the new owner of beloved bar and music venue Anna O’Brien’s.

Nainoa Thomspon, CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, and Chamorro navigator Ron Acfalle pay tribute to Grand Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur after his passing.

Kapolei Middle School has struggled to fill its two teaching vacancies for its Hawaiian immersion program.

The Honolulu Charter Commission has finalized which charter amendments Oʻahu voters will decide on this November, though it left out some notable proposals.

Animal conservation scientists Dr. Lisa “Cali” Crampton and Justin Hite sound the alarm on the recent staggering decline of Kauaʻi’s native bird populations.

HPR spoke with local residents and Rep. Scot Matayoshi to discuss the recent law banning the sale of disposable e-cigarette devices in the state.