Sabrina Bodon
General Assignment ReporterSabrina Bodon joined the Hawai'i Public Radio newsroom as a general assignment reporter in April 2022.
Before her move to Oʻahu, she climbed the ranks at The Garden Island newspaper on Kauaʻi, starting as the government and public safety reporter and ending as the editor. Her past also includes spells at the Chattanooga Times Free Press, The New York Times and Pittsburgh's NPR-affiliate WESA News.
Contact her at sbodon@hawaiipublicradio.org or 808-792-8252.
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A damaged generator float and power surge are the likely cause of the fuel spill at the Maui Space Complex on Haleakalā last week, according to the U.S. Space Force. About 700 gallons of diesel fuel leaked into the surrounding area in a worst-case estimate. -
State lawmakers are considering several measures dealing with guns in public and on private property. Those include bills recognizing "sensitive places" — creating a statewide law on where firearms are or are not allowed. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon reports on the efforts.
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Minors going through the court system can face fees and other monetary costs, but a proposal making its way through the state Legislature would eliminate those fines. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on this effort to reform the juvenile justice system.
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The seven-member group will address issues related to the U.S. Navy's Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, water contamination and remediation — which continues to be a source of frustration for many.
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A new downhill bike law on Maui will change commercial bicycle tours near Haleakalā, limiting tours to a 6.5-mile route. Upcountry Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura said other communities have already reached out for inclusion. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.
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Earlier this week, Gov. Josh Green unveiled his Green Affordability Plan, a proposal to reform the state’s tax code for every income bracket. Green estimates the plan to cost the state around $312 million — and possibly save the average family of four about $2,000 annually.
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House Bill 547 would create an infant and child care worker subsidy pilot program under the state Department of Human Services. It would bring child care worker pay to a minimum of $16 an hour. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has more.
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Gov. Josh Green gave his inaugural State of the State address 49 days into his term, highlighting his plan to tackle Hawaiʻi's high cost of living. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon shares the reaction of some state lawmakers.
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The state House of Representatives has two vacancies are a result of executive branch appointments by Gov. Josh Green. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon has an update on what’s next for the seats.
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The court ruled that Alice Lee received a majority of the votes cast in the Maui County Council election in November. A group of plaintiffs, including her opponent, had filed a lawsuit to challenge the results after Lee claimed the Wailuku seat by 513 votes. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.
