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This year marks 80 years since the 442nd, the brave unit of Japanese American soldiers from Hawaiʻi, liberated a small French town called Bruyères. Young citizens from that town recently visited Hawaiʻi to learn about the war ties. They caught up with The Conversation while in Waimānalo.
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The "1898 Project" is a series of events, including a summit that starts Thursday. Organizers expect hundreds of people to participate in the breakout sessions and conversations about topics of imperialism and decolonization.
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Jade Pham of Oʻahu and Rory Inouye of Hawaiʻi Island are among the 75 other recipients nationwide who have received the Milken Educator Award so far.
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The Kani Kūola Music Festival this Saturday on Maui offers mentorship and hands-on learning for those interested in taking their music to the next level.
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The Conversation talked to Josh Atwood, an education specialist at the Department of Land and Natural Resources, about the new program.
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The pre-construction of the new building at Helemano Elementary School is slated to begin this year.
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The Navy's Swarm Team explains its approach to wrapping up the Red Hill fuel storage facility closure; we discuss highlights of this weekend's Merrie Monarch Hula Festival; the Jaycees shares its thoughts on the state of youth leaders today; and HIFF details its new young filmmakers festival, ʻŌpio Fest
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Deborah Zysman, the executive director of the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Children's Action Network, said that with more parents returning to the workplace, there is only one open child care spot for every four children.
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For nearly 70 years, the Lahaina Library stood on Wharf Street until the Aug. 8 fires burned it down. Now, a FEMA grant will help rebuild it for the future. Library staff are working to find a temporary location in the meantime. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the building's history and importance.
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The PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" educates elementary school keiki about biology, ecology, and the animal kingdom. It also includes interviews with scientists like Adam Pack, a University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo biology and psychology professor.