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Sophia McCullough/Hawaiʻi Public RadioThe Public Utilities Commission is holding a weeklong hearing starting next Monday on Young Brothers’ request to raise its rates. The shipping company asked the commission to approve a 27% rate increase last year, claiming it has not been profitable since October 2023. -
Richard Vogel/AP/APThe Hawaiʻi Department of Health Immunization Branch has launched a new online health portal for the public to access secure immunization records that serve as official proof for work, school, daycare, or travel.
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State Rep. Della Au Belatti announced Thursday her intent to run for U.S. Congress, making her the newest candidate in the race for the Hawaiʻi District 1 seat, currently held by U.S. Rep. Ed Case. -
Jason Gamel is with the American Resort Development Association. A recent ARDA report points to the generation of more than $518 million in the state tax coffers. HPR talked to Gamel to learn more. -
Sean Viña is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of the Incarnate Word. His research specifically looks at psychedelic use among Asians and Native Hawaiians. HPR talked to Viña about the findings. -
Fujimoto-Johnson is the author and illustrator of “Shell Song,” the first children's book about the incarceration camps in Hawaiʻi. HPR spoke with Fujimoto-Johnson about telling her family’s story in a children's book. -
Hawaiʻi-based artist Jenny “Jeta” Tang recently returned home from the nine-day event where she showcased her 4-foot-tall art piece, “The Asscent of the Divine Ass.” -
The Kauaʻi utility has yet to share if and how customers' bills may increase to pay for the costs of the utility’s plan, but KIUC Chief of Operations Brad Rockwell told the commission that the utility was keeping possible impacts to ratepayers in mind. -
The 36-acre recreation spot in Kahuku closed in 2023 for infrastructure upgrades. Alan Carpenter, the assistant administrator for the Hawaiʻi State Parks Division, said the old campgrounds and cabins were outdated, rotting — and some parts were illegal. -
The City and County of Honolulu is planning on doing overnight road work on parts of King and Hotel Streets, and wants the public to know about — and weigh in on — the project. -
When Hilo attorney Ted Hong filed a complaint against the Hawaii Medical Service Association years ago, he likened it to David and Goliath — HMSA is the largest health insurer in the state. HPR talked to Hong about a recent ruling. -
A strike can take place after Wednesday, when the workers' contracts end. The union members are demanding improved staffing and better wages.
