Air travelers now have free Wi-Fi at the Molokaʻi Airport while they wait for their flights. Service through Hawaiian Telcom began on April 17 and is available throughout the terminal.

Haleakalā National Park’s newest project is calling for subject matter experts to create and translate content in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi for the park's website.

A group of Maui volunteers is on a mission to reduce the volume of unused clothing getting dumped in the landfill, especially in the wake of overflowing wildfire donations. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol joined them as they took a day to weed through the mountain of clothes.

Lahaina's sewer system is now 100% restored. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been working on the completion of the sewer line along Fleming Road to support FEMA's Kilohana temporary housing site.

Competition kicked off Thursday night at the 2025 Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo with the soloist competition. Thirteen contestants competed for the title of Miss Aloha Hula, including Jaedyn Pavao, who represented Kauaʻi's only hālau in this year's festival. HPR contributor Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has more.

A measure to release the state's $807 million contribution to the Maui wildfire global settlement is going to lawmakers for a final vote. If signed into law, the funds will start to be released to the attorney general to begin paying claims.

A new report details a path forward towards Maui's economic recovery after the wildfires. The report outlines six pathways and 11 priority projects through partnerships with county, state and federal agencies.

John Letoto, the founder of Kalo & Cream, spoke with HPR's Maddie Bender about how his small business has been preparing for the Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair.

It’s not entirely clear how many dogs are being used in Hawaiʻi for invasive species detection, but some estimate more than a dozen between various organizations and state and federal agencies. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

The 62nd annual Merrie Monarch hula competition has kicked off, and it's been celebrating traditional hula and Hawaiian culture for decades. Many hālau emphasize upholding that tradition. But a growing number of hālau are mixing a bit of modern touches into their performances.