Kūpuna

Studies from around the world show social media use is continuing to rise among older people. But a recent study in South Korea is raising some questions about one particular impact. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Measure 3008 would create a new property tax program called an ʻĀina Kūpuna dedication that would let Hawaiʻi families, who can trace their land back to being continuously owned before statehood in 1959, pay a fixed property tax for 10 years.

After noticing that some Kauaʻi kūpuna weren’t able to get their regularly scheduled home-delivered meals following Hurricane Lowell, one Līhuʻe couple stepped up and prepared hot food for dozens of vulnerable residents.

The Legislature appropriated $3 million to start the Hanai Memory Network Program.

Playwright Diane Aoki spoke to HPR's Lillian Tsang about "Memory Beads," which will be playing onstage at Kumu Kahua Theatre through June 28.

Maui youth Bobby and Cassie Goldyn talk about their musical group, Keiki Kupuna, and their mission to share the healing power of music with older people.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chair Kaiali’i Kahele discusses broadcast stations and military land; the Waialua High and Intermediate School girls’ surf team celebrates a championship win.

Today we'll learn about a statewide program that connects teens with Kupuna. We'll talk with Tech Savvy Teens and find out how they teach kupuna to get the most out of digital technologies.

Hawaiʻi Island wrapped up a program that aims to bridge generational gaps, care for the land, and provide community service opportunities for students — all through food.

Fraud prevention expert Doug Shadel shares tips on how to detect AI and cryptocurrency scams and avoid becoming a victim of fraud.