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The House has voted to eliminate previously approved funding to public media. Here's what happens next, and how you can help protect HPR and all public media.

808 Skate New Member Challenge - Oct 17

A few years ago, Chuck Mitsui, owner of skateboard shop 808 Skate, asked himself why he wasn't an HPR member, since he was a longtime station listener. So he became a member and immediately experienced a greater sense of connection with Hawai?i Public Radio. He was now actively doing something to preserve his primary source for news. Hear Chuck's story in his own words:
 

 
Today, this young skateboarder is issuing an $8000 challenge to others to GET IN THE GAME! If you've never made a donation to support HPR, become a member for the first time today and your contribution will be matched dollar for dollar by 808 Skate. Click to donate or call:

HPR-1 (808) 944-8800 /  toll-free (888) 970-8800
HPR-2 (808) 941-3689 / toll-free (877) 941-3689

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