Casey Harlow
Casey Harlow was born and raised in Honolulu. After graduating from the University of Oregon, he started as a board operator at HPR in 2012. Following some time in a specialized program rotating through departments from underwriting and membership to operations and production, he worked in the news department from 2016 to 2023.
He was an HPR reporter and occasionally filled in as the local host of Morning Edition and All Things Considered. From 2015-2019, he also hosted a Soul/R&B show on Sunday mornings at the University of Hawaiʻi's college radio station KTUH.
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Honolulu's Office of Economic Revitalization and the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaiʻi will reopen its business recovery grant portal on May 15. The program will also change requirements to expand eligibility.
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The National Cemetery of the Pacific on Oʻahu, better known as Punchbowl, is undergoing several renovation projects. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority faces an uncertain future after a bill to disband the semi-autonomous agency was deferred by state lawmakers on Friday. The decision comes after the Legislature left HTA out of the state budget last week. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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The state Board of Education has voted to give a Wahiawa charter school will have another school year. Kamalani Academy faced permanent closure after this school year because its contract was not renewed. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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A bill that would determine the future of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority heads to conference to be heard by lawmakers Friday morning. House Bill 1375 repeals the semi-autonomous agency to create a new office in the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism that would be focused on tourism management.
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Members of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association approved a new four-year contract that promises higher salaries, paid professional development, and other benefits for public school educators across the state. HPR's Casey Harlow reports.
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The Honolulu Salary Commission voted 5-1 this week in favor of increasing salaries for elected officials, including a 64% increase to $113,000 for councilmembers. The raises drew some community complaints and opposition. HPR's Casey Harlow reports.
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The Blangiardi Administration announced Monday that two Honolulu city departments are undergoing leadership changes.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be giving a virtual presentation Monday evening on its latest study of the Ala Wai Canal flood risk management project. HPR's Casey Harlow spoke with the project lead about where the project is now, and what residents can expect from the proposals.
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Six locally based architecture firms are making a commitment to be carbon-neutral by 2030 — just in time for the celebration of Earth Day on Saturday.