Tori DeJournett
Digital News ProducerTori DeJournett is a digital news producer for Hawaiʻi Public Radio.
She is a recent graduate from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Tori majored in journalism and minored in political science. During her time at UH Mānoa, she worked on the student newspaper, Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi, where she served as the digital editor.
She has interned or been published at nearly every major media outlet in Hawaiʻi including Hawaiʻi News Now, Honolulu Civil Beat, Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Hawaiʻi Business Magazine.
Tori grew up in Kailua on Oʻahu and likes to spend her free time at the beach blasting Taylor Swift.
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Uilani Souza, 76, began driving a city bus in April of 1985. Forty years later, she's still at it. The Conversationʻs DW Gibson went along for a ride with Souza to hear how her work and perspectives have changed over the years. -
The Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires brought devastation to many island residents; these photos show notable sites pictured before or immediately after the fires, and recently, two years later. -
Two years after most of Lahaina town was destroyed by wildfires on Aug. 8, 2023, survivors face countless challenges as they work to rebuild. These photos from August 2025 share the ongoing recovery process now that fire debris has largely been removed. -
Audiences will soon be treated to the new Apple TV+ series "Chief of War," set against the historical backdrop of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands. HPR was invited to the red carpet event at Ko Olina on Oʻahu. Here's what we saw. -
To mark one year since the fires, Hawaiʻi Public Radio reporters reconnected with survivors we encountered in the days and weeks immediately after the fires in Lahaina and Upcountry Maui. We also heard from several new faces as they entered year two of rebuilding. -
With the one-year mark of the Lahaina fires on Thursday, Maui disaster psychiatrist Dr. Leslie Gise shared her experiences and the long-term mental health impacts for survivors. -
What does available data show about contaminants in the water at the Lahaina Harbor?; Maui fire survivors, first responders face mental health impacts post-disaster -
Following the Lahaina fires, The Spirit Horse Ranch created the Maui Fire Relief program to give free one-hour sessions to survivors. Since then, the nonprofit has hosted nearly 1,300 sessions. HPR's Tori DeJournett visited the farm to learn more. -
Maui residents affected by the wildfires are being asked to participate in an online survey to help with the development of the Ke Ola Hou Resiliency Center. -
Efforts to protect Hawaiian Monk Seals are happening across popular destinations and beaches on the island. The Mokulua Nui islands, offshore of Kailua, is prohibited since the birth of a new pup.
