Stand Up for HPR and Public Media

Federal funding for public media is now gone. President Trump has signed a bill into law that eliminates previously approved funding for public media. This cutback will impact HPR’s ability to serve Hawai’i, and has devastating consequences for the public media network across the nation.

In light of these cuts, HPR held an emergency fundraising campaign on July 23-24 across our broadcast and digital platforms. We share our deep gratitude for the 1,500+ people who donated to HPR and helped us raise more than $461,000. Mahalo piha for your support.

The work doesn't stop here. Long-term impacts of these funding cuts are unknown, and your ongoing support is vital, now more than ever before. Below are some ways you can help keep HPR strong.

Why Hawai‘i Public Radio Matters

Hawai‘i Public Radio is an independent, locally owned nonprofit organization. We exist to serve the people of Hawai‘i through local and global news that informs; music and culture that inspires; and programs and events that bring people together.

Our journalists and the entire HPR staff, plus dedicated volunteers including our board of directors and community advisory board, are deeply rooted in our community and committed to our public service mission.

All decisions about programming for audiences on air and online are made at the station by us — people you may know who live in our communities across the islands.

Hawai‘i Public Radio’s broadcast infrastructure spans our island chain. It is a critical part of our local civil defense and public safety infrastructure — and a part of a nationwide emergency alert system that reaches 98.5% of the country.