Kevin Allen
Producer, The ConversationHomegrown on the sandy shores of Oʻahu’s North Shore, Kevin Allen is a producer for "The Conversation," his first foray into broadcast journalism.
A proud alumnus of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, he served as the features editor of Ka Leo o Hawaiʻi before graduating with a degree in communications. After a brief stint as an SPJ intern, Kevin went on to serve as editor for HAWAIʻI Magazine, digital media manager for the Mānoa Heritage Center and digital media specialist for HMSA.
When he’s off the clock, Kevin can be found at home with his wife and cats, in the ocean surfing or playing music with friends.
Contact Kevin at kallen@hawaiipublicradio.org.
-
Lillie Makaila, board member from Kūpaʻa Kuilima, explains why the grassroots organization filed a lawsuit against the construction of a second resort on the Ritz-Carlton’s Turtle Bay property. -
HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on increased wildfire risks caused by the recent rains; grassroots organization Kupaʻa Kuilima files a lawsuit against a proposed second resort on Turtle Bay. -
Directors Kirstin Pauka, UH Asian Theatre Program Director, and I Madé Moja, Balinese master artist, talk about a new Balinese shadow puppetry called "Panji and the Lost Prince" set to debut at UH Kennedy Theatre. -
NPR's Kenny Malone and Alex Mayyasi discuss the new "Planet Money Book"; A new Balinese shadow puppetry show is set to open this at UH -
Kailua Music School co-founder Erin Smith shares more about the school and the young talent they raise their ahead of the release of a new album, "Landslide Volume One." -
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Administrator James Barros shares how emergency officials are preparing for possible storm impacts; Christian Zuckerman, vice president of the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Foundation, discusses the needs of farmers in the wake of recent storms -
With the risk of leptospirosis on the rise after the recent floods, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health shares how to prevent infection and what to do if you or a pet contracts the bacterial disease. -
University of Hawaiʻi climatologist Tom Giambelluca discusses the impact of heavy rainfall across the state; State Dept. of Health veterinarian Dr. Ariella Barry warns of the risk of leptospira in standing water and muds after the floods -
State Representative Elle Cochran explains why she made the decision to switch parties from Democrat to Republican. -
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Kevin Knodell reports on how the Iran war may impact the Pacific and the Army's use of AI; State Rep. Elle Cochran explains why she switched her political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican
