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Veteran journalist weighs in on the state of local journalism; The largest solar project to date comes online in Central Maui

What does climate change mean for property insurance?; Properties on Maui's Minatoya list; Bacteria levels at Hilo's popular swim and surf sports

Health officials are working to keep the COVID count down at FestPAC; The director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands gives an update on key housing projects

Hiamoe means sleep. Don’t confuse it with the Hawaiʻi Creole English word, moe moe, which is used to mean "sleep." Moe moe in Hawaiian means "to lie in ambush or to lurk."

University of Hawaiʻi climate scientist Matthew Widlansky develops a new AI tool to help researchers explore complex data; Kaimuki High School teacher Chu Hong shares what her students are cultivating in WORMS club

Steve Wood, president of the Aiea Community Board, discusses concerns he's heard from the community about the development of the new Aloha Stadium; Freelance investigative reporter Guthrie Scrimgeour reports on the Robinson family's ownership of 100,000 acres of Hawaiʻi land, including the island of Niʻihau

We're hosting a call-in about the redevelopment process for Aloha Stadium, which is now set to open in 2029. Call 808-941-3689 during the live show or email talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org. You can also leave a voicemail before the show starts on our Talkback Line at 808-792-8217.

Although it is often mispronounced, muʻumuʻu is one of the best-known Hawaiian words. It means “cut off, shortened,” and is the name so often given to a loose-fitting gown, because the yoke was often missing, and the sleeves short. Its first meaning, however, is “amputated, maimed.”

HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on how the Office of Elections is pushing back after being accused of overcounting hundreds of ballots received in Kauaʻi County during the 2024 election; Honolulu Marathon President Jim Barahal shares that there's been an increase in runner signups in all categories

Uē means to cry, weep, lament, or to mourn. You might hear a mother say, “Mai uē”—don't cry—or you might use it to discuss the reactions of the Hawaiians to the loss of their Queen: uē nā kānaka—the people weep.