Jason Ubay
News EditorJason 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 Hawai‘i at Mānoa and is the treasurer of the Asian American Journalists Association-Hawai’i chapter. He was most recently a producer on The Conversation.
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The Pololū Trail Steward Program hopes to hire local residents to act as conservations and tourism liaisons in an increasingly crowded trail. The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is funding a pilot project in collaboration with Kupu, Nā Ala Hele Trails and Access Program, and local families in Pololū and the neighboring ahupuaʻa. -
The Windward O‘ahu farmers market was most recently located in the parking lot of Pali Lanes but it closed last month after property owner Alexander & Baldwin did not renew the lease with the bowling alley.
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The state is expanding its Safe Travels program to include visitors from the Philippines and South Korea. Starting July 15, travelers from these countries with a negative COVID-19 test from a trusted testing partner will be able to bypass Hawaiʻi's mandatory 10-day quarantine.
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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students Shelby Cerwonka and Jasmine Reighard have developed a sustainable roof design using native pincushion moss and recycled fishing net collected by Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i.
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The Maui ALOHA Shuttle, operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours, will operate six trips daily from Kahului Airport. Three will go to West Maui resorts in Lāhainā and Kāʻanapali, and three will go to South Maui resorts in Wailea.
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Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige said 60% of Hawaii's population will be fully vaccinated in two weeks, and some restrictions on travel and gatherings will be lifted.
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A bill going through the Honolulu City Council would provide some new benefits for residents aged 100 years and older. HPR’s Jason Ubay has more.
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The Honolulu Police Department shot and killed Lindani Myeni after responding to a 911 call in Nuuanu. Previously unreleased video from the residence's doorbell camera show the exchange between Miyeni and the vacation renters.
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The Hawaiʻi Department of Health's Office of Health Care Assurance issued a notice of violation and order to Anita Felipe, the owner of Island Promise Homes, LLC, for operating an unlicensed care home in Waipahu.
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The Central Pacific Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. Hawaiʻi Insurance Commissioner Colin Hayashida encourages residents to review insurance policies and deductibles ahead of any storms.
