HPR News Staff

Hawai‘i is coming off its first long weekend of summer break, so The Conversation checked in on how one of the state's most popular spots is dealing with the start of summer travel.

A new documentary "No Ordinary Life" focuses on five camerawomen who worked for CNN in the organization's early days. These women were some of the first in the industry to put their lives on the line in some of the most dangerous places in the world. The Conversation’s Russell Subiono spoke with the film’s director to learn more.

Honolulu is loosening some restrictions on social activity and nightlife now that more than half its population has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The new rules allow outdoor social gatherings of up to 25 people and indoor gatherings of up to 10.

New “no parking” signs will be appearing along Maui's Hana Highway to reduce the temptation for drivers to illegally park.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Southwest Airlines announced a new prize of 50 round-trip tickets to encourage more Hawai‘i residents to get vaccinated

New York writer Annie Daly is back at home after a visit to Hawai‘i last month. She visited the Big Island, a place she has been coming to for years. She writes about Hawai‘i and the concept of wellness.

While many critics, supporters and government officials have voiced their support or opposition to pausing the Honolulu rail at Middle Street, one state representative said he wants more information and community feedback.

A record number of film and television productions in Hawaii has the local industry booming again. Hawaii Film Commissioner Donne Dawson told Hawaii Public Radio six projects are currently in production or recently wrapped. Among them are ABC’s Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., and CBS’s upcoming NCIS: Hawai‘i.

This marks the 20th week that former House Speaker Calvin Say has been in the Honolulu City Council, where he also heads the Budget Committee. Just last week, the committee tweaked the budget for the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation—the group tasked with finishing a mass transit system from Kapolei to Ala Moana.

Because thousands of licenses and permits will need to be renewed in the coming months, Honolulu is preparing to open four Satellite City Hall locations on Saturdays starting July to help ease the backlog.