Infrastructure

This week marks 20 years since floods ripped through the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus. As a result, many other state offices have stepped up measures to prevent massive flooding. The Conversation spoke to state Comptroller Keith Regan about the efforts.

Over 20 companies make up the Hawaiʻi Harbor Users Group, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025. It’s been planning for rising seas and bigger vessels. The Conversation talked to Melissa Pavlicek about those efforts.

A Honolulu surgeon describes his experience providing medical aid in Gaza; the Department of Health talks about making sure public school drinking water is lead-free; ʻAlalā conservation manager talks prepping birds for first-time release on Maui

Lahaina’s aging buildings and quaint charm bring a slew of zoning and permitting challenges to the rebuilding process. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has more about the complexities being faced by property owners and the County of Maui alike.

A talk story with master architect Sid Snyder, who has been pivotal in the local architectural landscape, is being held this Friday. The SHADE Institute is behind the event. The Conversation talked to Dean Sakamoto about Synder's contributions.

The $555 million Kapalama Container Terminal project started almost seven years ago. The Conversation talked to Harbors Deputy Director Dre Kalili about the progress.

Maui residents have been experiencing a massive housing shortage. Some might say, “Just build more houses.” But as HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports, it’s not that simple. Mayor Richard Bissen said water infrastructure is one of the main barriers.

It's been two years since Hawaiʻi's last coal plant shut down, marking the end of a 30-year relationship with coal. But what happened to that big facility in Kapolei? HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote called up the energy company AES to find out.

In an effort to increase the state’s ability to build affordable housing, Gov. Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation on housing, suspending the State Building Code Council. HPR's Ashley Mizuo shares how the change affects local building codes.

Volunteers have maintained Sunset Memorial Park for years, cutting knee-high grass, picking up trash and attempting to fix toppled headstones. A nonprofit group now has official stewardship capabilities. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.