Sophia McCullough
Digital News ProducerSophia McCullough joined Hawai‘i Public Radio in 2021 as digital news producer. Raised in Kailua, as well as around the world, she has been part of the O‘ahu community her whole life. Prior to joining the HPR team, she worked at NBC San Diego as a digital producer following her graduation from the University of California, San Diego. Contact her at news@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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The Federal Transit Administration has approved the Honolulu rail's financial recovery plan which outlines a truncated version of the rail line, 1.25 miles short of Ala Moana Center, and postpones construction of a parking garage in Pearl Highlands. -
The state Department of Health is fining the Navy $8.7 million due to sewage discharge violations. DOH's Matt Kurano says the plant could see catastrophic issues down the road if problems are not addressed now. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz has more.
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Lawyers for the Wai Ola Alliance want to see a sense of urgency surrounding the defueling of the Navy Red Hill storage facility. The umbrella of environmental advocates has amended its legal complaint to have more of a say in the timeline.
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Japan's announcement about relaxing some COVID-19 travel restrictions is encouraging news for the Honolulu Marathon — which relies heavily on Japanese runners and revenue. But it remains to be seen if that will boost Japanese participation in the premier race marking 50 years this December. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz has more.
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While Adela’s Country Eatery on Oʻahu was innovating ways to become more sustainable, it hit on an idea that is putting it on the map for foodies. The Conversation was there early one morning while Adela herself was in the kitchen, busy preparing their signature noodles made of ʻulu, sweet potato, kalo, moringa and even avocado.
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A viral video shows a wall of water wreaking havoc on a wedding party at the palace over the weekend. Manu Powers of the Daughters of Hawaiʻi, which oversees the 19th-century palace, says events like that are a reminder of the fragility of their seawall.
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Hurricane Darby is expected to weaken over the next two days as it moves south of the Big Island. Darby, which was southeast of Hilo on Thursday, will weaken into a tropical storm as it moves south of the state Saturday.
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Peer-to-peer car rental companies like Turo are going to have to pay the state’s general excise tax under a new bill signed by Gov. David Ige. Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation Director Isaac Choy says car-sharing platforms should be held to the same standard as conventional rental car companies. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz has more.
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The U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade on Friday, declaring that the constitutional right to abortion upheld for nearly a half-century no longer exists. Hawaiʻi's attorney general said that despite the ruling, abortion remains protected under Hawaiʻi law.
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The Boston-based glider manufacturer REGENT announced on Monday it will partner with Hawaiian Electric Industries subsidiary Pacific Current and Mokulele Airlines to bring seagliders to Hawaiʻi.
