Jason Ubay
Managing Editor, NewsJason Ubay brings a variety of media experience to his role as HPR's news editor. He was managing editor of Hawaii Business magazine for 5 years, where he launched the publication’s social media channels. He later covered tourism and financial institutions at Pacific Business News. He holds a degree in journalism from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and is the treasurer of the Asian American Journalists Association-Hawaiʻi chapter. He was most recently a producer on The Conversation. Contact him at jubay@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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A book written by an educator and illustrated by a Kaʻū High School student explores the power of choice and helps guide kids to make good choices. HPR’s Jason Ubay has more. -
Aloha Petroleum says it was covered by National Union on four different policies during the 1980s. One such policy said the insurer would have the right and duty to defend any suit against Aloha Petroleum on account of bodily injury or property damage.
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The University of Hawaiʻi Red Hill Task Force has released a dashboard where they have screened — but not tested — for fuel contaminants.
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A team of 16 freedivers recovered a staggering amount of marine debris last month off reefs and beaches in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. HPR’s Jason Ubay has more.
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Hawaiian Electric selected Onyx Development Group in April to build and maintain Mikiola Solar on the island of Lānaʻi, but could not finalize a contract.
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The latest day from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found wide discrepancies in some industries compared to their national counterparts.
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The State Office of Elections shares what's around the corner with the primary election coming up in August; Maui Brewing Company discusses expansion and supply chain issues; Kipahulu ʻOhana talks about the proposed community-based subsistence fishing area along Maui's coastline; A local author shares the story behind his love of short stories and his new book "Made in Hawaii"
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The State Office of Elections shares what's around the corner with the primary election coming up in August; Maui Brewing Company discusses expansion and supply chain issues; Kipahulu ʻOhana talks about the proposed community-based subsistence fishing area along Maui's coastline; A local author shares the story behind his love of short stories and his new book "Made in Hawaii"
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Maui Brewing Company CEO Garrett Marrero talks about expanding the company's mainland presence and dealing with supply chain issues. The company has bid for San Diego-based craft brewer Modern Times. HPR's Jason Ubay has more.
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The state Board of Land and Natural Resources will decide Tuesday if it will grant a contested case hearing to a North Shore beachfront homeowner. He was fined nearly $100,000 for allegedly using sandbags and creating erosion control measures without approval.
