Chinatown

Encouragement appears as a keychain and other useful items in a fun show at Bas Bookshop. AdamJK's current show features relatable aphorisms and observations that are truthful, and generally positive. HPR's Noe Tanigawa has more.

The owners of nightclub Scarlet Honolulu said in the lawsuit filed Monday that investigators with the agencies have a history of harassment and discrimination against the business and employees.

An art exhibition in Honolulu is synthesizing Hawaiʻi's vibrant colors and cultural influences. HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports, former Hawaiʻi resident Susan Maddux seeks out colors in nature and allows them to fold into fresh shapes.

Knitting, crocheting, weavings, and sewn objects are taking unusual turns these days. And you can see quality examples now at the "Inspirations" exhibition at the Downtown Art Center. The show is a collaboration between the Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui and the Glass Fusion Collective.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi addresses tension around the Safe Access program, Hawaiʻi Island faces a shortage of foster families, and new technology may help to protect football players from concussions

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi addresses tension around the Safe Access program, Hawaiʻi Island faces a shortage of foster families, and new technology may help to protect football players from concussions

Key elements of Honolulu’s recovery plan for Downtown-Chinatown hinge on addressing homelessness in the area. Meanwhile, life on the street has gotten worse, according to service providers. But other cities have solved at least one part of the problem, public toilets.

Honolulu's Culture and Arts District is getting added horsepower with the addition of a new arts partner on Bethel Street. Honolulu Printmakers is one of the state's key established arts organizations. HPR's Noe Tanigawa reports they are upping their game with a versatile new studio space.

The Hawai'i Handweavers Hui is one of the state's oldest craft organizations. It was started by six women on O'ahu in 1953. Weaving, textiles, macrame and related arts had a hey day in the 1970's and 80's. Now, there's new interest in textiles nationwide and Hawai'i's handweavers are upping their game.

As case counts of COVID-19 climb in public schools, we're joined by State Department of Education Interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi. And we send you off into your weekend with a story on the origins of the shaka.